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Ascea is a town in the Cilento region, south of the mouth of the Alento River. It has a stunning view of the coast and the Velia archaeological area. Velia is an archaeological site of inestimable historical and cultural value. Founded by Greek colonists from Phocaea, it was an autonomous and flourishing city of Magna Graecia.

The town center, Ascea, still retains a late medieval urban and architectural structure. In particular, it is possible to visit some evocative 18th-century palaces, including Palazzo Ricci. The historic building was built in the 18th century in a privileged position that offers a panoramic view of the entire gulf, next to the structure that was probably the Ischia Tower, so named after one of the islands present in the Gulf of Velia in the 6th century BC. The palace represents the most significant architectural building in Ascea and until the mid-19th century it was owned by the De Dominicis family. It was later purchased by the Ricci family. Here is the permanent exhibition "Velia, a city between Being and Well-being". An exhibition that offers visitors the opportunity to relive the ancient city of Elea-Velia, its history, urban planning and its close relationship with the landscape through models and archaeological reconstructions.

In Ascea Marina, on the other hand, there is a magnificent beach that is almost 5 km long, recognizable thanks to the historic presence of the Telegraph Tower, which stands imposingly on the coast. Behind it are Baia d'Argento and Baia della Rondinella, accessible only by sea. From the cliff there is a suggestive path known as the "Sentiero degli Innamorati". This itinerary, about three kilometers long and with an altitude difference of 140 meters, can be covered on foot in just over two hours. While walking along the path, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Gulf of Velia, which extends to Capo Palinuro. The view is simply breathtaking, with the crystal-clear waters that disappear over the horizon and the majestic rocky formations that dot the coast.