Agropoli
A harbor town on the Cilento coast of Campania, used as a base for the Greek temples at Paestum and a slower beach trip.
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Agropoli is a harbor town on the Cilento coast of Campania, in southern Italy. Most visitors use it as a base for Paestum, a Greek city founded in the 6th century BC, where three Doric temples still stand in open fields. The old center sits on a headland above the fishing port, and its castle looks over the water. Sandy beaches lie on the flat land below the old center.
The town suits a slower seaside trip with a few days of sightseeing added. Late spring and early autumn are the best times to go, when the sea is warm and the beaches are less crowded than in August. Plan two to four nights, with a day for Paestum, a day on the coast and a walk up to the old center. Hotels in the town and along the beaches suit different trips, so pick by how much you want to walk and how often you plan to drive.
Agropoli in five
- Use Agropoli as a Paestum basePaestum's temples are about 15 minutes away by train or road, so you can see them in the cool morning and swim in the afternoon. Check the archaeological park's official page for current hours and tickets.Paestum
- Take the train from Naples or SalernoRegional trains run down the coast to Agropoli station, and the old town is a short walk or a local ride away. Service is slower in the evening and on holidays, so check times before you rely on the last one.
- Skip the car in town, bring one for CilentoIn summer, parking near the harbor and beaches is tight. A rental car makes sense only if you plan the national park, Palinuro or hill villages, and a base here works for the rest.
- Book beach clubs and rooms early for AugustItalian holidays peak in the first half of August, when the coast fills with Italian families. Book rooms ahead, or choose June or September for the same water at lower prices.Tourist taxes in Europe
Need to know
- Airport
- Naples (NAP), then 2 to 2.5 hours by train or car
- Getting there
- Regional train from Naples Centrale or Salerno to Agropoli
- Getting around
- On foot in town; local buses and taxis along the coast
- Best base
- The old town and harbor, or a beach hotel below
- Time needed
- 2 to 4 days with Paestum
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain14 rainy daysHigh12°Low5°Mild, quietJanuaryRain
Poor
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 211 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- FebruaryRain11 rainy daysHigh14°Low6°Mild, quietFebruaryRain
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 159 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- MarchRain14 rainy daysHigh15°Low7°Spring walksMarchRain
Mixed
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 185 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring walks
- AprilRain12 rainy daysHigh19°Low9°Paestum, mildAprilRain
Best
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 116 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Paestum, mild
- MayRain13 rainy daysHigh22°Low13°Warm, quietMayRain
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 144 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, quiet
- JuneClear7 rainy daysHigh28°Low17°Beach seasonJuneClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 51 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Beach season
- JulyClear4 rainy daysHigh31°Low20°Hot, busyJulyClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 30 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busy
- AugustClear7 rainy daysHigh31°Low20°Peak Italian crowdsAugustClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 41 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Peak Italian crowds
- SeptemberRain9 rainy daysHigh27°Low17°Warm seaSeptemberRain
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 160 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- OctoberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh22°Low13°Mild, quietOctoberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 137 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- NovemberRain16 rainy daysHigh17°Low10°Rain, coolerNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 297 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain, cooler
- DecemberRain13 rainy daysHigh14°Low7°Quiet, mildDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 207 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, mild
Average daily high and low in Agropoli, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Agropoli
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
12
- Feels like
- 12°
- Humidity
- 86%
- Wind
- 3 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 100%
Agropoli
09:37 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today14°11°100%Monday: Rain. High 14°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 100%.
- Tue18°11°8%Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High 18°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Wed19°11°5%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 19°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 5%.
- Thu19°11°9%Thursday: Cloudy. High 19°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 9%.
- Fri19°13°28%Friday: Rain. High 19°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 28%.
- Sat18°15°31%Saturday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 31%.
- Sun19°14°42%Sunday: Cloudy. High 19°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 42%.
Updated 06:02 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Every year
- Jun–JulNapoli Teatro Festival ItaliaNaples, a day trip
- SepFesta di PiedigrottaNaples, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Paestumabout 15 min by trainThree Greek temples and a museum, best in the morning.Read the guide
- Castellabateabout 20 to 30 min by carA hill village above a bay, with a short walk down to the sea.
- Cilento Coastabout 30 to 60 min by carCliffs, coves and Palinuro further south.Read the guide
Before you go to Agropoli
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Rules for Agropoli, checked
- Non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area. Check entry rules on the Italian visa site before you book.Source
- Dial 112 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in Italy.
- Cover shoulders and knees before entering churches, including those in the old town.
- Check with the Italian Ministry of Culture before you buy antiques, since some need an export license to leave the EU.
Plan around Agropoli
Regions, cities and the rules every visitor needs
Read the guidePaestumGreek temples a few minutes up the coast
Read the guideCilento CoastBeaches, cliffs and a national park
Read the guideBay of NaplesPompeii, Naples and the islands to the north
Read the guideItaly by train off-peakHow to price regional and fast trains
Read the guideTourist taxes in EuropePer-night city taxes at hotels, explained
Read the guideAgropoli FAQ
Is Agropoli worth staying in?
Yes, as a base. It has a working harbor, a walkable old town, beaches and quick access to Paestum. It has few big sights of its own, so most visitors stay for the coast.
How far is Agropoli from Paestum?
About 15 minutes by train or car. That makes Agropoli an easy base for the temples, a morning visit and an afternoon swim.
How do you get from Naples to Agropoli?
By regional train in about 2 hours, usually with a change at Salerno, or by car in a similar time. Check schedules on the day, since services thin out on Sundays and holidays.
When is the best time for beaches in Agropoli?
June and September are the best balance of warm sea and space. July is hot and busy, and the first half of August is the peak of the Italian holiday.
Can you visit the Amalfi Coast from Agropoli?
It is a long day, since you cross Salerno first. Most people treat the Amalfi Coast as a separate stay and use Agropoli for Paestum and Cilento.