HISTORICAL OVERVIEW
Archeological studies are for Marina di Camerota as important as for Palinuro, as they testify to the beginnings of the settlement in truly distant, primeval times. The first archaeological discoveries took place in 1918, when small votive vessels of terracotta where found in a vineyard above the Grosse Cape, and some amphorae with kaolin glazes, stone sarcophagi, grave spots, two bronze statuettes, and five silver staters where brought to light. Those finds of Greek origin date back to the 5th century. The beginnings of the present Marina di Camerota are mentioned for the first time at the start of the 17. century: in the immediate presence of the cape called "degli Infreschi" there had already developed back then a small group of buildings, consisting of a small church, a tavern, an oil press for olive treatment, a warehouse to store the oil in clay jugs, - all owned by the Marquis of Camerota.
The reason that the real village only developed much later can be traced back to the fact, that the population preferred for centuries, due to dangers from the sea, to live in the hinterland in some distance from the coast. Those dangers where of course exclusively related to the repeated attacks by pirates and later the Saracens. When the authorities of the kingdom of Naples than took action and constructed a series of fortifications along the coast to defend the region - of which traces, such as towers and palaces remain until this day - the local residents gained, after long times of fear, slowly courage and dedicated themselves with increasing effort to those occupations, which became in the course of the centuries decisive for the economy of this region, always bound for development and progress: fishing and the related trades. Marina di Camerota is, however, most of all, distinctive in its especially lovely landscape, which remain until today untouched by the frantic rhythm of the consumption and machine age.

THE PREHISTORIC MAN OF CAMEROTA
Not far from Lentiscella there is the so-called Grave-grotto (Grotto Sepolcrale), where in 1954 the remains of a the prehistoric Camerotan, a man from the old iron age, who lived between six hundred thousand and thirty five thousand years before Christ, i.e. in the time of the Neanderthal men. He differed from the last through his protruding chin. A total of 347 bone parts where found, which are from at least six different people. Of great interest seems that no intact sculls where found in either of the two prehistoric grottoes. This confirms the theory of some leading scholars, that people in those times ate the brains of their dead to draw strength and life from it.

ECONOMY AND GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
The village of Marina di Camerota, forming a semi-circle, is situated at 6,5 km from Palinuro. In the village itself, just as in its immediate surroundings, high, ancient olive trees grow in abundance, their silver green foliage lending another, charming appeal to this wonderful landscape.
The harbor, situated in the village, leads Southwest with its pier, towards the sea. It is undoubtedly the most impressive and significant public space in this area, especially since here the economic life of the entire village develops throughout the year. Thousands of tons of fish are caught every year for the inhabitants of the village itself and for the surrounding towns. It is therefore not by accident that the fishing fleet of Marina di Camerota is amongst the best known in the country. It mainly focuses on tuna, anchovies and swordfish fishing.
Amongst the best known economic occupations, one is particularly notable, its origins reaching back to the early 18th century: the artisan work in lime, which creates vases and vessels of all shapes. Especially typical are the so-called "mommole", the famous porous jugs, where water keeps fresh long. The production of burnt clay jugs and crockery is still a flowering and profitable economic area. The production of esparto grass ropes, which were used until recently for the cultivation of mussels, has, on the other hand, been completely abandoned.

THE COAST
The long stretch of coast between Palinuro and Scario runs for 22km, from the Mingardo beach near Palinuro to the Mergellina beach on the other end, i.e. bordering Scario. The sandy beach is one of the most famous in the Mediterranean. The number of tourists, who have sun- and sand cures on doctors' recommendations in the very fine sand, increases every year. The sea bottom attracts with manifold vegetation and a richness of fish of a bountiful nature. There are no dangers, but is easily reached at numerous shallow spots. There are also many grottoes and beaches to be found on the coast of Marina di Camerota. Coming from the Mingardo river, the typical, majestic rock of the same name rising at its estuary, one immediately reaches the complementary beaches of Mingardo and della pineta. From march to October the first offers blistering sunshine, the second, on the contrary, the pleasant freshness of a shady pine groove. Bordering straight on those beaches is the extended land tongue of the "mullet beach" (Gala del Cefalo), followed by a number of grottos with gaping openings: the great carpara grotto, also named Marcus grotto, after the shepherd, who lived there with his family; the so-called autaro grotto, and the fish grotto (Grotta del Pesce), immediately bordering on the mullet beach; this leads to the none less enchanting bay of Gala Finocchiara. After leaving behind the bay of Gala d'Arconte, set between gradually falling rocks, and the high tower of the same name, one reaches Capo Grosso, the foothills leading to the sea, behind which the beach named after it invites, with its deep, picturesque inlets, a calm, relaxing stay. Those inlets are named "Cala degli Ecini", because of the many sea urchins (greek Echinos = Sea urchin). To the East, on the other hand, one finds the sickle-shaped, expansive beach of Lenitscella, framed by ancient olive trees. To the left the so-called key grotto (Grotta della Chiave) can be reached by land, its name relating to the opening, which reminds of a keyhole. Immediately next to the subsequent small foothills one spots the massive tower Torre Zancale and the bay of Gala Fortuna with its enchanting little beach. High up on a precipice the ruins of a Roman temple of the goddess of fortune are visible. Then one reaches the so-called "Faraglioni", a group of three rocks, surfacing from the water like three large whales, and two further bays: Gala Montediluna with the mountain of the same name behind it, and Gala Magnosa, named after a rock, the shape of which reminds of a hammer-head shark (="magnosa" in the regional dialect). Further on follow: the impressive grotto "del Pozzallo" with its two openings; the small beach of Calabianca; the cape of "Punta Iscolelli", where one can enjoy a beautiful view of the gulf of Policastro; the bay of "Gala di Falconara"; the Taddaeus grotto (Grotta di S. Taddeo); the grotto "delle noglie" - named after the characteristic sausage-shaped stalagmites (noglie = sausages in the regional dialect). Subsequently follows the natural harbor "Porto degli Infreschi", an extended bay surrounded by numerous caves with fresh water springs. The Name Infreschi - "Anphorisca" in ancient Latin - relates to the freshness of the spring water as well as of the entire bay. The various indentations of this coast, continuous until the beach of Mergellina, remind of the typical Scandinavian fjords.
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PROMONTORY OF INFRESCHI
Furthest end of a varied coastline, wild rock riffs in a number of beautiful colors, a unique view, which inspires great enthusiasm in the visitor. Between the rocks a small spring spouts water, much to the enjoyment and refreshment of bathers. The freshness of the air and the coolness of the spot, which offers protection from the burning sun, explains the name INFRESCHI (in the freshness), Anphorisca for the ancestors.