Villaggio Campeggio Nettuno

Keen to see more of the sea beyond the beach? Scuba diving trips are 20 minutes’ drive away, and boat trips or snorkelling outings will give you a good look at the craggy coastline and marine park around Punta Licosa (45 minutes). Sort your boat outings on site or over in Castellabate (35 minutes), a coastal town that’s also got a castle to wander around. This stretch of coast is also home to several historic attractions that are worth seeking out. The big draw is the archaeological site at Paestum (10 minutes), at one time a major Greek city and now home to three surviving temples (one of which is dedicated to Neptune). Nearby Agropoli (20 minutes) isn’t quite so ancient but its castle and cobbled centre make it a fine place for a wander. If you can bear to turn your back on the coast, there are some fine days out to be had inland too: make your way to the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park (40 minutes) for hilly walks and horse riding, or head underground at the Pertosa-Auletta caves (an hour).