Angellara, curled up in the valley of the Gelbison peak, at the heart of the national park of Cilento and Vallo di Diano, was originally known for its hospital situated by a chapel, 'dicta S. Incoronata sive Ospedale'. This is also confirmed by a survey of the Regno di Napoli in which, referring to the two hospitals in the state of Novi, one is the Spedaletto  (little hospital) of Angellara. The citizens of Angellara are known for being particularly friendly and quiet. The village, with houses and alleys wrapped in a motionless silence, has kept its original, ancient features. It is lovely to stroll along Angellara's alleyways, to visit the chapel of S. Salvatore (where in 1712 monsignor Nicolai received his pontificals), the Olmo square dominated by the S. Veneranda church. Walking in the surrounding countryside will allow visitors to discover the cordiality and simplicity of the inhabitants. A visit of Angellara will take you back in time when farmers and peasants lived a poor life regulated by seasons. During the year a number of traditional festivals are still celebrated in the village.

Angellara's strategic geographical position, embedded among Cilento's mountains, offers a variety of itineraries suitable for everyone. The village provides easy access to most of tourist sites. It is worth visiting some of the numerous villages around Angellara; located only a few kilometres away these unique rural communities are truly full of character.

The historical-religious itinerary begins in Orria with the Museo Comunale della Civiltà Contadina (town museum of peasants), l'Arco della Fontana Vecchia (the arch of the old fountain), the palaces Gigliucci and De Feo, and numerous churches and chapels (Chiesa di S. Felice, Chiesa S. Domenica, Chiesa S. Sofia e S. Elia). In Gioi Cilento one must visit the ruins of the castle, the town wall, the courtly palaces, the water mills and what remains of the Porta dei Leoni (door of the lions). Only a short way away from Gioi is Cardile with its baronial palace, the ancient oil mill, the medieval bridge and the Cappella della Madonna del Carmine (chapel of the Madonna del Carmine). Cannalonga is known for its old town centre featured by narrow and winding lanes and old rural buildings. Of great importance is the Palazzo Torrusio (the largest historical palace in Cilento). Only a short walk from Angellara is Vallo della Lucania, originally named Castrum Cornutum after the place of origin of its founders, the city of Cornutum in Dalmatia. In Vallo is worth visiting the cathedral dedicated to S. Pantaleone, patron saint of the town, the churches of S. Maria della Grazie, S. Nicola, the chapel of Crocifisso, the diocesan museum and its Pinacoteca (picture-gallery).  This itinerary takes you to Novi Velia and to the famous Santuario della Madonna di Novi Velia (Sanctuary of the Madonna of Novi Velia) on the Gelbison's peak, the bishop's palace, the feudal tower and castle and numerous other churches (S. Maria dei Graci and S. Maria dei Longobardi  being the most famous). Eventually you get to Ceraso where a number of houses, built one on the other, feature the notorious neighbourhood 'mpieri Ceraso' (at the foot of Ceraso). Fascinating are the Di Lorenzo, Testa-Ferrara and Ferolla palaces, the Casa Colonica De Marsilio and the baronial palace. Among the numerous churches, one could visit the Chiesa di S. felice, di S. Martino or the Chiesa di S. Nicola.

This charming land, plunged in quiet and in the green of the national park, offers a number of itineraries in nature, peaceful walks to discover the local fauna and flora. Hill walking, trekking and horse riding are most enjoyable activities in this area. Among the numerous  known walks we suggest those in the Cannalonga and Novi Velia councils (on the Gelbison peak, on the Pianoro di Fiumefreddo, the Falascuso peak; pleasant walks are also those along rivers eg. Badolato, Carmine, Mennoia, hiking along these torrents allows walkers to stroll along ridges 'tuzzi' and gaze over  the stunning 'scanni', cliffs. Around Ceraso there are many other exciting walks along the rivers Fabbrica and Palistro , among the chestnut, walnut and alder woods (Bosco Bruca), whilst in Gioi  it is well known for the gentle walks along the torrents Fiumicello  and Fosso  or in the oak groves, olive plantations or chestnut woods.  Finally in Orria, beside the suggestive walks in the valley of Cerreto and in the Scorzelle, S. Martino, and S. Ginito woods, it is possible to walk along paths winding around uncontaminated and virgin woods.

The marvellous Cilento is also known for its large variety of agricultural products and gastronomic specialities. Among the typical products of this land the extra virgin olive oil is perhaps the most famous, along with dairy products, cured meats, wine, mushrooms, chestnut, honey, figs and dried fruit. Each village has a typical dish as part of its rural tradition.  Gioi has its 'frisiddi' (wheat biscuits), the 'picea' (flat bread) and the 'foglia e patate' (a farmer's dish made with potatoes and thistles). Orria is known for its 'porchetta con le patate' (whole roasted pig and potatoes) and for figs and ham. A tasty speciality is also the 're mortedde' of Novi Velia (mozzarella cheese wrapped in myrtle leaves) or the prickly lettuce and mini meat balls soup of Ceraso. Also very tasty are the 'mugliatieddi', roasted rolls of goat's entrails stuffed with parsley, cheese and garlic. Last, but not least, are the 'cauzuni' of Ceraso (puff pastry filled with ricotta cheese and vegetables and served with ragù sauce), the 'pizza chiena' (a cured meats, cheese and eggs pie), and the ' vicciddi' (boiled potatoes dressed in a lard, sugar, yeast and nuts sauce).

Below you can find a list of notable events to promote the tasting of local specialities.