History

                  Even if the History does not mention it, the old greeks used to call this village " petrasia " which in greek language means " built on the rocks " .

In fact all buildings and Houses in the  Historical center of this village have been built on the Sea rocks.

                                 Built on the Sea rocks during the 16th  century ( 1580 - 1595 ), the "  Petrosa tower " dominates the Cilento coast, and has been in the past  a norman defensive post against the incursions of  Saracens and Turks who during many centuries were continuosly assalting villages on the coast.

" Petrosa Tower " was projected by eng. Benvenuto Tortelli and built between 1580 and 1595.

Most famous Captains of the Tower were: Carlo Pugliese  in 1598, Colagiovanni Pifano in 1615, Alfonso Fulgenzio in 1636, Biase Capano in 1654,Giulio Capano in1662, Agostino Bello in 1678 and Vincenzo Persicio in 1703.

                   During the centuries the fishing activity has been the only one possibility of surviving for local inhabitants.

Today the Villammare has a population of about 1000 people and the privat tourism activity has become one of the most important resources.

The very mild temperature allows swimming and diving activities from the end of April until middle of October and it is possible to rent a private house or flat at very good conditions.

From Mai until September , concerts and festivals are organized by Villammare Community.

From Villammare it is possibble to reach very easily by train, by car or by sea, Maratea, Palinuro, Capri, Salerno, Napoli, Pompei, Paestum and Rome.

Nearest international Airport is Napoli Capodichino, 2 hours ( by train or by car ) from Villammare.