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Cetara

A working fishing village known for its anchovies and the tuna boats in its harbor.

Photo: Bernard Gagnon · CC BY 4.0
Open
Always
Price
Free
Time Needed
1½ hours
Address
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Getting There
By bus or ferry from Salerno or Amalfi.

Why Go

Away from the crowds near Salerno, Cetara still lives from the sea, and its colatura di alici, a sauce made from salted anchovies, has been produced here for centuries.

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