The Neapolitan Paradox: Chaos, Dialect, and Denial.
Agropoli in Campania is a very popular holiday destination among Italians, especially residents of nearby Naples. The town has a population of 20,000, but when I explored it, it seemed much larger. The town has a very Neapolitan atmosphere. Its residents speak the Neapolitan dialect, they’re chaotic, yet they apparently don’t even want to be compared to Neapolitans.
Agropoli has beaches, loud people, pizzerias, and everything you’d find in southern Italy. Perhaps that’s why, after a few hours’ visit, the town didn’t strike me as particularly interesting, even though there are some beautiful spots.
Lungomare San Marco: The Hub of People-Gazing.
Agropoli has a lovely, long seaside promenade (Lungomare San Marco), dotted with cafes, bars, and restaurants, which is great for strolling, jogging, drinking coffee, people-gazing, and more. And if the weather is nice, you’ll see also the islands -it’s worth waiting for the sunset.
What else can you do in Agropoli?
There’s also a medieval borgo in town, accessible by stairs. The borgo in Agropoli is rather small and looks like many other similar medieval settlements/villages in Italy.
There’s also a castle open to the public. We skipped this attraction for a very simple reason: I’ve been to many castles in Italy, and 99% of them are just walls with no exhibits inside. Maybe the castel in in Agropoli is different, I have no idea. If I remember correctly, the entrance fee is 3 euros.
What else did we do in Agropoli? We had ice cream and a drink. Right next to the borgo’s entrance gate is a nice bar with a sea view.
Is Agropoli worth visiting? – Why I’m Skipping the Summer Break Here.
There are also several museums, parks, and, of course, beaches around Agropoli, so I’m guessing it might be an OK place for holidays. Would I spend my summer break there? No, I wouldn’t, because I’m living in a coastal town and I find Agropoli a bit boring. But that’s me. You may have absolutely different opinion.
There are also several museums, parks, and, of course, beaches around Agropoli, so I suppose it’s a pretty good place for holidays. Would I vacation there? No, I wouldn’t, because I live in a seaside town and find Agropoli a bit boring. But that’s me. You might have a completely different opinion.
