The promontary, on which Agropoli was established, limits the gulf of Salerno in the south. The situation on a relatively steeply dropping hill offered protection in connection with fortification plants against assaulting intrusion. From these plants only the castle from the 6th century, the town-walls and the town-gate from the 7th century, when Agropoli stood under Aragonian rule, kept preserved. At the end of the 9th century Agropoli fell for approx. 200 years into the hands of the Saracenes, which used the fortifications and this strategically favorable place for booty attacks. This was one of the reasons, why the city of Paestum was given up at the same time.
East of the hill (landinward) the small river Testene flows into the gulf and formed at that time a small natural harbour. Nowadays everything is strongly landed and the original use could not be maintained. Today's harbour of Agropoli lies on the other side of the hill and serves mainly as marina for many private sailing boats and yachts.
Since the 19th century the city expanded, (2), (3) substantially around the hill. Agropoli lives to a large extent from tourism. In the summer approximately twice as many people live here as in normal times. In addition to the beaches south , (2) and north of the the hill there is a bit more to the south another pretty beach at Baia di Trentova , (2) which also belongs to Agropoli. Once again (in 2002) the blue ribbon from the FEEE (Foundation for Environmental Education in Europe www.feee.org) was awarded to this place for its excellent water and beach quality. At Baia di Trentova begins the beautiful Cilento Coast.
Agropoli does not exclusively live on tourism and for tourism. Even during the season there is still the impression of a normal urban everyday life. Out of the season it's not becoming a "ghost town". The many cafes , (2) and pizzerias remain still opened. In Paestum you may find luxury hotels with more than three stars - but not in Agropoli. Predominantly Italian families spend their vacation here.
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