How to get to Salerno: train, car, plane and bus
Complete guide to reaching Salerno by train, car, plane and bus. High-speed rail station, Costa d'Amalfi airport, A3 motorway and ferries to the Amalfi Coast.
Travel guide to Salerno
Everything you need to visit Salerno: accommodation, itineraries, food and transport.
Practical guides
What to see in Salerno in 2 days: complete itinerary
What to see in Salerno in 2 days: from the Norman Cathedral to the Minerva Garden, Arechi Castle, Italy's most beautiful promenade and the medieval centre.
Where to stay in Salerno: best areas, accommodation and practical tips
Complete guide on where to stay in Salerno: from the medieval centre to Lungomare Trieste, B&Bs in the Lombard heart, hotels with gulf views and an affordable base for the Amalfi Coast.
Where to eat in Salerno: mozzarella, colatura and authentic Campanian cuisine
Guide to Salerno's flavors: from buffalo mozzarella to Cetara's colatura, the best old town trattorias, fried food shops and tips for Campanian cuisine.
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