Welcome

The toponym “Turraca”, already known in the early notarial documents, comes from the word “turris” ( tower). By the ancient times the town centre was built  around a bastion or a defence tower, built by some noble familes of the place. It was built  since Norman Age and was then enlarged with a castle and a palace.

Nowadays Torraca is a little and hospitable village in the district of Salerno, Diocese of Teggiano-Policastro; it’s part of the Comunità Montana del Bussento and is one of the most innovative town of Cilento.

Its borders are Vibonati, Tortorella and Sapri.

Its altitude on the sea level ranges from 80 m to 845, but the average is 430.

Its land surface is Ha 1569 and the resident population is about 1400 inhabitants.

The prevalent activities are agriculture, handicraft, tertiary sector.

The historical centre of the town is characterised by terraces, alleys, portals and yards which contribute to re-create an ancient atmosphere. Very evocative is the little square in the town centre, meeting point for old and young generations.

The local administration has recently began a project for social and economical  development and environmental safeguard which has given the town the fame of vanguard centre.

The visitors can find a sweet and warm hospitality, simple and humble people; they also can discover in the alleys and in the houses the ancient smell of must and the taste of our food and dishes.