nearly everyone with a plane ticket to Italy knows that try leaving those summer crowds behind and head to Agropoli for some fun off the beaten path Known as the gateway to Italy’s Cilento Coast the azure waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea and mountaintop views of the Gulf of Salerno horseback riding and other outdoor activities that Parco Nazionale del Cilento And history lovers can explore Agropoli’s medieval city center The quiet resort town of about 21,000 residents puts all that and more in reach and under normal traffic conditions it’s an easy 90-minute drive from Naples situated on a promontory offering panoramic sea views Wear comfortable shoes and bring water because the medieval village walk up Via Filippo Patella to a set of cascading stairs leading to an ancient Byzantine gate there are plenty of places offering a leisurely drink or bite to eat at budget-friendly prices a cheese-and-meat platter and breadsticks can be had for as little as 10 euros during happy hours the Chiesa della Madonna di Constantinopli is on the right The small church with its statue of the Madonna dates to at least 1583 Local legend says the Madonna is the protector of fishermen The nearby Piazza Umberto offers views of Agropoli’s port and the sea The village also is home to the triangular-shaped Castello Angioino Aragonese some remnants of which date back to the first half of the sixth century so visit the tourist office to check on the hours of operation before you go head south to see the port or visit one of Agropoli’s private and public beaches you can rent a kayak to see the famed Elephant Cave clear waters for swimming and two private beaches that rent umbrellas and sunbeds by reservation only There’s also public access for those who don’t mind setting up their towels and beach chairs on the rocky edges of the bay but a covered parking spot directly adjacent to the beach area costs 5 euros and is valid from 8 a.m Trentova also is where hikers can find the Punta Tresino trail a 6-mile loop that leads to the town of Santa Maria di Castellabate where you can take a bus back to Agropoli every day except Sundays if you don’t want to hike the entire trail The trail is moderate in difficulty and takes about four hours hikers will see expansive views of the Gulf of Salerno Capri and the Amalfi Coast as well as Paestum with its ancient Greek temples Wear plenty of sunscreen and consider pants and a long-sleeved shirt as portions of the trail are narrow with overgrowth of blackberry bushes and other vegetation Morning hikers will want to carry a long stick to knock back cobwebs With plenty to do and see plus the charm and quiet of a small coastal town it’s easy to see why Agropoli is a favorite of vacationing Italians and visitors alike take A3 south towards Salerno for about 45 miles Get off at the Battipaglia exit and continue on Strada Statale 18 Tirrena Inferiore for about 20 miles that line the strada to pick up fresh mozzarella The city also can be reached by train or bus Hours: Visitor center open Monday through Sunday ShareSaveLifestyleTravelLove The Amalfi Coast? Here Are 5 Reasons To Visit Nearby CilentoByCatherine Sabino A seascape in Agropoli in the Cilento area of southern Italy Your euro will go farther here than in many Amalfi towns and you’ll have more room to spread out on the beach Great beaches with transparent waters colored a kaleidoscope of blues and greens While there are sandy beaches along the Amalfi Coast and a number with Bandiera Blu (Blue Flag) status The Cala Bianca (Marina di Camerota) was once designated Italy’s most beautiful beach and for good reason—it is tucked in a cliff-protected cove with an aqua-green sea like the Arco Naturale with dramatic rock formations; the wonderfully named Baia del Buondormire (Bay of Good Sleep) a crescent-shape slice of paradise rimmed by striking cliffs; and Capo Palinuro’s many grottoes including a brilliantly colored Blue Grotto are just a few of the coastal havens to escape to Cilento towns and villages won’t offer the jet-set aura of the Amalfi Coast You’ll discover many evocative places to stop as you travel the coast and a bit more "modern" history—a castle with origins in Byzantine times and designated one of Italy’s most beautiful villages also has a medieval core (listed as a World Heritage site) and a hillside perch where you can take in sweeping sea views is another atmospheric coastal haven with a Bandiera Blu beach Complement a visit to Pompeii with a stop at Paestum (about 80 kilometers away) Dating from roughly the sixth century B.C. it is home to splendid Greek Doric temples that are among the most important ancient ruins in Italy where you’ll also find a Roman forum and amphitheater head to the nearby National Archaeological Museum While here make sure to check out the beautiful fresco-like tomb paintings dating from the 4th century BC whose food is fresh from the sea or homegrown and who use rosemary as a popular seasoning The study of Cilentani longevity began decades ago who analyzed and popularized the benefits of the Mediterranean diet came to the area--Keys himself lived to be 100 (There’s even a Living Museum of the Mediterranean Diet in Pioppi When visiting indulge in the bounty of fresh seafood pasta favorites like lasagne with chickpeas; cavatelli with tomato sauce; acquasale (like bruschetta); stuffed anchovies; or pizza with goat cheese For restaurants check out A Casa di Delia in Pioppi (the restaurant’s proprietor Delia Morinelli was Ancel Keys’ cook); Ristorante Il Cormorano in Porto di Agropoli a favorite of Italian celebs--order the insalate di mare or zuppetta di pesce while enjoying the sea views The Osteria 1861 in  Santa Maria di Castellabate has a highly regarded restaurant helmed by Antonio Tafuro Making buffalo mozzarella at the Tenuta Vannulo in Capaccio 5. The mozzarella is sublime. One of Italy’s prime mozzarella di bufula producing areas, the Cilento countryside is dotted with caseifici churning out the famous milky cheese. Visit the legendary Tenuta Vannulo in Capaccio where the water buffalo are treated like the stars they are in the labor-intensive artisanal production process with special massages showers and music—Mozart is apparently on the playlist All that cosseting goes to ensure the animals are relaxed and capable of producing the best milk they possibly can The tasting room at the Tenuta is where you can sample the goods or brave the lines that quickly form to buy the coveted cheese is a boutique hotel with well-priced airy rooms with sea views a squad comprised of mostly Staten Island players captured the 38th annual Agropoli Cup's U-14 division last month .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Charlie De Biase Jr. | debiase@siadvance.comAn under-14 boys’ soccer team comprised of mostly Staten Island players took their talents to Salerno Italy recently and wound up capturing the 38th annual Agropoli International Cup by going undefeated during tournament play last month The 15-player roster consisted of 14 Island residents that competed for Team USA The countries represented in Team USA’s bracket included Colombia the tournament participation of Team USA was made possible by the directors of New York International Football Club (NYIFC) and Staten Island residents Arturo Radano and Armando Guarnera The latter two have been responsible for taking teams to the Agropoli Cup for over 10 years "Having the opportunity to live and play in Italy myself I wanted to be able to provide my players with this unique and rewarding experience before they head to high school next season,'' explained coach Russo Guarnera approached me with this idea via my friend/assistant coach I was immediately intrigued with the prospect of playing in an international tournament.” Team USA competed in three friendly matches before taking part in the four-game tourney After winning their first two friendly matches Team USA took on an a U-15 squad from England Although they dropped a 2-1 decision to the older squad coach Russo believes the game served as a springboard to their success in the Agropoli Cup Team USA defeated Rome 5-0 before upending Frosinone Those victories enabled the Island team to earn the top seed for the championship match at Agropoli Stadium on April 20 Although they fell behind 1-0 to Malmantile (Florence Team USA roared back with two second-half goals including the game-tying tally by Ari Klayman Team USA then capped its comeback when Rinor Okshe converted a Liam McGovern feed into a goal with just 30 seconds to play "I am incredibly proud of the way the players conducted themselves on and off the field; the boys represented Staten Island soccer to the fullest and received many compliments from foreign coaches and tournament officials on the high level of play displayed by the team,'' added Russo "The support from family members was fantastic as many made the trip accompanying the team to Italy and it was certainly helpful in the final.'' 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It’s a fairly easy route to follow – I’m guided by travel firm On Foot’s well-designed map app – and almost deserted as a path plus one German couple and a solitary Canadian At San Giovanni vineyard I stop to sample the wine and get a plate of delicious local pancetta and cheeses I’m told: “We just know them by the name of the farm they come from.” The wine is organic and very good although production last year was low The only sound in the woods is the cackle of jays. At one stream a grass snake slithers awayNext morning I refuse the offer of a lift back to the coast (the views are too good) which the path follows all the way to a point overlooking Licosa. The are no Sirens to be seen or heard, no sea-roving Greeks, either, in fact no one at all. I now leave the coast – not to return for a few days – and head up into the forest, passing a lovely avenue of ancient carobs, then climbing to a pair of 13th-century lookout towers. My final destination is Rocca Cilento, another mountaintop village with castle, this time in the guesthouse of Paolo and Concetta, who prove to be great informants on the history of the place – Paolo having grown up in the same house. “There used to be a lot of people in the village,” he says. “Maybe 1,000 all year round. Chestnuts were the big thing. We’d grind them up in the water mills to make flour. And we kept pigs to make prosciutto.” He tries to keep up tradition, making his own wine and growing most of the vegetables, but the population has plummeted to below 100. Free newsletterGet travel inspiration, featured trips and local tips for your next break, as well as the latest deals from Guardian Holidays Read moreMy next hike leads down the valley past abandoned farmhouses and watermills This area has suffered from bouts of emigration starting in the 19th century when people left for America and most recently in the 1950s when cities such as Milan and Naples lured them away The only sound in the woods is the cackle of jays When I climb up into the chestnut woods, I start to meet locals. There are two men riding mules up to where they are coppicing a grove of sweet chestnut trees I watch as they hitch up the felled trees and the mules haul them away running after the animals when they escape Acciaroli was Ernest Hemingway’s favourite Italian resort and it’s easy to see whyI go over Monte Stella and down to an agriturismo a farm that has a tourist element (the official rule is at least half the income should be agriculture) I sit down for a coffee and bump into the local mayor “The problem here is that we get a massive influx of visitors in August I’m trying to carry on the work of Angelo and make people realise that Cilento is wonderful all year round.” Kevin Rushby walked down to the beautiful seaside village of Acciaroli from Pollica Photograph: Giulio Ercolani/AlamyAngelo Vassallo was his predecessor It’s thought he may have blocked the award of building contracts to Camorra-affiliated companies Finally the footpath drops down to the coast road and I walk along a shingled beach into Acciaroli. In the 1950s, this was Ernest Hemingway’s favourite Italian resort and though the hotel he stayed in has long closed, it’s easy to see why the writer loved it. There’s an old castle a clutch of houses and several decent cafe-bars where the locals socialise as if the writer might stroll in and order one of his favourite Italian tipples By Tim Binnall "As soon as I saw that luminous image," he recalled to an Italian television program "I felt a great need to take it and share it." the photo quickly went viral with many observers comparing the image to the iconic 'Christ the Redeemer' statue in Brazil who mused that the spiritual-looking anomaly appeared as if it "wanted to bless the whole city of Agropoli" by way of its outstretched arms residents of the community are largely split over the meaning of the strange sunset with some suggesting that it was a divine event and others dismissing it as merely a meteorological oddity Lo Brutto marveled that "this intense experience and the strong feelings I felt" gave him "an even greater religious faith." By Tim Binnall \"As soon as I saw that luminous image,\" he recalled to an Italian television program \"I felt a great need to take it and share it.\" who mused that the spiritual-looking anomaly appeared as if it \"wanted to bless the whole city of Agropoli\" by way of its outstretched arms Lo Brutto marveled that \"this intense experience and the strong feelings I felt\" gave him \"an even greater religious faith.\" and general news updates from News on 6 delivered right to your inbox approximately 200 Carabinieri from the Torre Annunziata Carabinieri Group took to the field working in the territories of Torre Annunziata Forty-eight precautionary measures executed an eight million euro drug business that was concentrated in Torre Annunziata but moved These are the fixed points of the investigation by the Torre Annunziata Public Prosecutor's Office which resulted in a precautionary custody order against 51 suspects for various drug dealing and possession for the purpose of dealing crimes of narcotics the investigating judge who issued the measures ordered 15 prison measures 17 house arrest and 19 obligations to sign The measures were executed against 48 suspects two are currently abroad and the third is still actively sought approximately 200 carabinieri from the Torre Annunziata Carabinieri Group took to the field this morning engaging in operations in the territories of Torre Annunziata Some measures were notified to suspects already detained in prison for other reasons: the detainees in question are in the districts of Parma The investigations conducted by the Carabinieri revealed that the suspects had a turnover of approximately 8 million euros with over 500.000 euros in cash seized by investigators during the investigations conducted through a massive telephone and environmental interception activity allowed them to document and reconstruct the dynamics relating to the management of the drug dealing activity in 15 squares in various cities as well as recovering and seizing a total of 19 kg of cocaine The investigations revealed that some of the suspects used the homes of people with no criminal record and elderly people to hide large quantities of narcotics while others exploited the presence of newborns to evade possible controls The supply of the various drug dealing areas was carried out through the use of trusted couriers who used cars equipped with secret compartments in which the drugs were cleverly hidden investigators made seven arrests in flagrante delicto also identifying people in possession of illegally held weapons Read also other news on Nova News Click here and receive updates on WhatsApp Follow us on the social channels of Nova News on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Telegram Agropoli and Santa Maria di Castellabate seriously and most affected by the fury of bad weather expresses "full closeness and utmost solidarity" with the citizens of Agropoli and Santa Maria di Castellabatand the two towns of Cilento seriously and most affected by the fury of the flood “(Vincenzo) De Luca and the Region – says Cirielli in a note – intervene quickly putting in place immediate measures to deal with worrying emergencies And ask the government for a state of calamity for a speedy recovery of the damage caused by this extreme event ” where the chef harnessed all the forces of nature but I'd yet to work out its exact location as I planned a house hunting trip to the area an estate agent recommended a little hotel "where they make the most delicious pizza" A few phone calls all but confirmed my hunch I suppose I was expecting somewhere grand – an old palazzo perhaps a temple to Italian cuisine – but Pizzeria Anna none of the chairs or tables match and there are three TVs showing football and game shows which turned out to be divided into eight sections each representing a different selection from the menu The base was light and crisp – not too crisp One section was a sample of the remarkable and rare duchessa – a ham and mashed potato pizza Another section held perfectly cooked squid and huge slivers of carrot and what I think were pumpkin flowers I travel to Italy regularly and I eat plenty of pizza so believe me when I tell you that this was extraordinary Baffo's business card reads "specialist in the research and development of the noble art of the pizza" producing the perfect wines to accompany the food Five other people were also arrested and placed under house arrest Historic exponent of the Democratic Party but above all very faithful to the president of the Campania Region Vincenzo De Luca: this is Franco Alfieri who ended up in prison this morning as a result of an investigation into alleged irregularities in two tenders issued by the Municipality of Capaccio Paestum (in the province of Salerno) of which he is mayor Alfieri was the mayor of Torchiara (municipality where it originates from) Agropoli (where he served two terms) and Capaccio Paestum In the latter municipality he was elected in 2019 stopped for a few minutes in front of Alfieri's electoral committee to celebrate his election Those ambulances belonged to a company of Roberto Squecco the entrepreneur who in 2014 was arrested for Camorra-style association headed by Giovanni Marandino and aggravated extortion facts for which he was definitively sentenced with partial reform of the attempted form of the crime of extortion aggravated by the mafia method Alfieri became "famous" for the phrases that the president of the Campania Region Vincenzo De Luca he spoke during a meeting on the 2016 constitutional referendum attended by several local administrators To encourage administrators to engage in referendum campaign De Luca essentially invited them to take an example from Franco Alfieri whose ability to gather consensus in the territory he praised: "Here Alfieri's commitment will be to bring half of his fellow citizens to vote with flags going to the polls to vote 'Yes' but don't come here with one vote less than those you promised" mayor of Capaccio and president of the Province of Salerno The current mayor of Capaccio Paestum and president of the Province of Salerno as well as a loyal supporter of the president of the Campania Region Vincenzo De Luca was arrested and transferred to prison in execution of a precautionary custody order on alleged irregularities in the awarding of some tenders announced by the municipal body against whom the custodial measure of house arrest was triggered: these are Victor DeRosa ed Alfonso D'Auria respectively legal representative and special attorney of Dervit spa; the mayor's sister legal representative of Alfieri impianti srl; Andrew Campanile employee of the municipality of Capaccio and part of the mayor's staff; Carmine Greco technical manager of the municipality of Capaccio and Rup of the proceedings contested by the prosecutor The crimes of disturbed freedom of auctions and corruption for an act contrary to official duties are contested in various capacities The measures were carried out by the military of the Provincial Command of the Guardia di Finanza of Salerno who At the center of the investigations are two procedures for the awarding of works: the one relating to the "intervention of adaptation expansion and energy efficiency of the municipal public lighting system and the one relating to the works of adaptation and energy requalification of the public street lighting of the municipality with LED lighting fixtures and automatic systems for the regulation remote control and remote management of the light flow Both tenders were announced by the Municipality of Capaccio Paestum and awarded to Dervit spa the defendants allegedly - in various capacities - "disturbed with collusion and other fraudulent means the negotiated procedures aimed at awarding public contracts in order to guarantee the awarding of the works to Dervit" The prosecution suspects that Campanile and D'Auria "the first operating in the name and on behalf of Franco Alfieri and the second in the name and on behalf of Vittorio De Rosa had agreed on the roads to be included in the executive project concerning future tenders the times and costs of individual interventions as well as any other technical detail concerning future works taking it for granted that Dervit would be awarded the contracts" for the material drafting of the documents of the two procedures In support of the accusatory approach there are wiretaps and the results of the documentation acquired during searches carried out on January 30 long before the official announcement of the incriminated tenders Get your weekly dose of armchair travelling In 1956 Ed Merante immigrated from Italy in search of the American dream He left a life of a police officer and landed in Chili after a brief stay with his brother in Niagara Falls he played soccer in the streets of his hometown Merante decided that kids in Chili should be introduced to his favorite sport In 1968 he formed what is now Little Guy Soccer Pius X church agreed with his plight and allowed the construction of a soccer field the Minute Man gas station owners bought the soccer balls and Ed bought the nets A year prior Ed and 11 other men founded the outdoor Rochester Lancer's at the now razed Hollender Stadium on Ridgeway Avenue He continued as a minority owner until the Lancer's folded 13 years later Ed saw a need for all kids to have chance to learn a new game and many of the european immigrants longed to see the game played in United States He started with 13-16 year olds and four teams including Chili's "Westsiders" His vision was to "teach them young" and develop talent and see each child at least have the opportunity to try the game He grew up in a generation were only male athletes participated in soccer His view of this changed and spoke to many girls to encourage them to participate "The door is now open for the girls too" he said Some other highlights that Merante brought to soccer: • First in the NY State to have recognized program • Helped five other towns and the City of Rochester develop youth soccer • Passed legislation to have Chili road signs that designate "Little Guy Soccer" Italy as sister city (they have a "Chili Square" near the town hall • Spent eight years as a Chili Town Councilman In 2003 he was inducted into the Rochester Rhino's hall of fame he was inducted into the indoors Rochester Lancer's Hall of Fame He said he was very humbled and honored to receive this place in history The Chili youth "program has been so good to me" Merante said Ed Merante is truly the father of soccer in not only Chili and hard work is an inspiration to chase your dreams ✅ Free entrance to the main attractions of Naples✅ Free public transport✅ Discounts at the best hotels They do not enter into your affairs; they rarely speak to you but not because they are shy or lacking in eloquence but because they are absent in their own thoughts and there they go to pieces to satisfy you: they do this out of an inclination to be liked and it seems to me that this is a very rare civilization one of the most beautiful areas of Campania lies in its entirety in the province of Salerno and offers places of great scenic historical and cultural interest that should not be missed The name Cilento derives from the Latin term "Cis Alentum" a river that flows entirely through Campania region It comprises no less than 80 municipalities and 8 mountain communities divided into 5 sub-regions that are very different from each other and quite peculiar in their characteristics.  Multiform and multifaceted by its very nature Cilento offers all its splendour in the form of sea and it is precisely this contrast that makes this land so deeply rooted in nature and the environment so rich in biodiversity and typical products for the wonders recognized and included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites Starting with the beaches and the vast expanses of sand Cilento has nothing to envy from the rest of Italy and this year several of them have been awarded the blue flag.  Let's not forget the celebrities and important personalities who have lived or simply VIPs who have stopped here with their yachts on holiday An exceptional tourist was the Italian poet Giuseppe Ungaretti during his trip in 1932 the memory of which he entrusted to his pen in his work Il Deserto e dopo more exactly in the third part of the collection entitled Mezzogiorno The presumed and much-debated traces of Acciaroli (a spectacular seaside resort in the municipality of Pollica) which the American writer Ernest Hemingway seems to have immortalized in his famous 1952 work The Old Man and the Sea and according to numerous testimonies traveling between myth the ten days spent by the writer in this small but enchanting place in the province of Salerno inspired and influenced Hemingway in one of his best-known works this sub-region of Campania is not only synonymous with nature but also with culture and an authentic "cradle" of culture in an enveloping atmosphere of a land that remains forever in the hearts and memories of those who have had the opportunity to walk on it The Slow Food products are established by the Slow Food Foundation for Biodiversity Onlus founded by Slow Food International and Slow Food Italy This non-profit organization is joined by small food producers with the aim of enhancing and promoting healthy as well as local ecosystems in clear opposition to fast food They protect those small quality productions made according to ancient traditional practices Among the characteristics evaluated by the commission Cilento's products are currently 14 and combine both the flavors of the sea and the land and passion and in full respect of nature and the environment typical of Marina di Pisciotta and Pollica are the first Slow Food product in Campania The name Menaica comes from the type of fishing that respects the environment The White Artichoke of Pertosa is typical of the hilly town of Vallo di Diano -also famous for the Caves of Pertosa- and in the surrounding areas including the towns of Auletta Among the products most closely linked to Cilento It is the product of the pasture of an autochthonous species and it is made through two different processing techniques that of cacio (cheese) and that of ricotta cheese is produced in the whole territory of Cilento Cicerale Chickpea is a legume coming from western Asia it has had good luck in the municipality of Cicerale cultivated without the use of additives or chemicals and whose ancient origins date back to the fourteenth century AD represent another typical product and a delicacy of Cilento cultivated in the municipality of Controne come from very fertile soils rich in carbonates and grow thanks to the numerous aquifers on the massif of the Alburni mountains another kind of beans with their properties and unmistakable sweet taste It is a very ancient variety of white climbing bean cultivated in Gorga it is the latest arrival among the Slow Food products of Cilento The Fico monnato of Prignano Cilento is another product that has its origins in the ancient peasant tradition derives from the fact that the Fico Bianco del Cilento (White Fig of Cilento) is peeled and dried a sort of hollow cylinder of pasta that can be tasted during the famous Fusillo Festival which takes place in the town of Felitto in the second decade of August it differs from the traditional fusillo from Cilento both for the type of processing and for the length of the pasta (about 20 cm) The Maracuoccio di Lentiscosa or Maracuoccjo produced in Lentiscosa in the municipality of Camerota is a small legume similar to a pea characterized by its squared shape and by a bitterish aftertaste Used to cook the traditional local dish called maracucciata it is a legume having an ancient tradition too The Mozzarella in Mortella is a fresh cheese originating from mount Gelbison and Novi Velia it is not a real mozzarella but a fresh caciocavallo cheese it preserves freshness and gives the cheese special and unmistakable aromatic notes The Olive ammaccate del Cilento are known as a Slow Food product with the name of Oliva salella ammaccata del Cilento that is bruised,  crushed one by one with a sea stone they are used for preserved products in oil The Salsiccia e soppressata del Vallo di Diano (sausage and soppressata is famous for its deliciousness and the excellent quality of the meat used to make this sausage It is produced in the whole Vallo di Diano The Soppressata di Gioi is the only salami from Campania  to be "lardellato" (larded) This "strand" of lard is as long as the whole soppressata: indescribable goodness The food and wine proposals are based on typical specialties and "0 km" products the importance of which is always emphasized Perbacco is the custodian of the fundamental task of handing down and respecting the local culture and cuisine characterized by simplicity enhanced only by the excellent raw materials used and the skill of expert hands the dishes are called "recipes of happiness" and change according to the cycles of nature and the seasons A wide range of dishes ranging from courgette flowers stuffed with buffalo ricotta cheese and menaica anchovies the classic and succulent aubergine parmigiana flag fish rolls with herbs and smoked provola cheese fusilli with meat sauce dusted with cacioricotta cheese All is rigorously prepared using only the finest ingredients and with local products both fish and meat from black pigs and steers bred in the surrounding areas as is the delicious soppressata to accompany with excellent wines The true flavors of the Cilento are brought to the table thanks to Perbacco's daily commitment who keep alive the agri-food heritage of a wildland capable of offering priceless treasures.  Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter dedicated to the Italian culture Check your email to confirm your subscription and receive special offers Top Attractions 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The Ramara Rockets will be swapping their yellow and gold uniforms with red and white next year they want to look the part while they’re representing their country in an international soccer tournament in Italy The Ramara girls soccer team will be competing in the under-18 division at the 38th annual Agropoli International Invitational Youth Soccer Tournament in Agropoli “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime thing,” said Rockets coach Sebastian Chiaramida “It’s a memory for them.” The Canadian representative for the tournament asked the coach if his team would be interested in attending The Rockets jumped at the chance to be the only Canadian team invited to compete in the under-18 division “We want to make this area proud and show we’re good even if we’re from a small area,” said Claire Lassaline “Good” might be an understatement But they’re flying into a country that lives and breathes soccer and the seriousness with which the Italians and other Europeans take the game is not lost on Lassaline but we don’t know how good we are on a global scale,” she said “I’m looking forward to finding that out.” is also looking forward to the learning opportunity “I think I’ll be able to improve my skills and also have fun,” said the goaltender The planned itinerary will see the Rockets exploring ancient Rome and the Isle of Capri “We are very excited for the travelling,” said Avery Dobson “I’m very excited because it opens doors and opportunities.” When the team touches down in Rome on April 14 it won’t be long before the sightseeing takes a back seat and the action kicks into high gear The Rockets’ first game will be played April 17 and Dobson admitted she is somewhat “intimidated” to take on teams from afar “They totally see another side of the game,” she said The Rockets have demonstrated their ability to rally as a team “We have to get into the mental state and have confidence,” said Lassaline Chiaramida has confidence in his athletes — and in the generosity of the community to help them get to Italy The community will have a chance to help this weekend The Rockets will be stationed in Orillia at No Frills and Canadian Tire from 9 a.m collecting donations to ease the financial burden of their overseas adventure The trip will cost the 14 players about $2,700 each Those who cannot make it to those locations this weekend can still support the team. For more information, contact Chiaramida at 705-327-2055 or [email protected] More Spotlight > Pembroke Athleta’s jumper Jeremy Zammit stole the show at the Agropoli Athletics meeting on Sunday when they young athlete shattered the junior national records in the long jump event Zammit was one of Maltese athletes that competed in the Agropoli with the support of Athletics Malta SportMalta and the Maltese Olympic Committee Zammit produced a best leap of 7.51 metres that set a new national best in U-18 and U-20 categories while also establishing a new national best in the Under 23 class Sunday’s result has enabled Zammit to move up to second in the 2021 Under 18 long jump world rankings and first place in this year’s European U-18 list please register for free or log in to your account Published: Invalid Date THEY say every dark cloud has a silver lining – but how about an image of Jesus Italian artist Alfredo Lo Brutto was on cloud nine after snapping a stunning shot in which a luminous figure “I don’t often share pictures on social media I instantly felt like I wanted other people to see with the title "The Christ of light on the sea of Agropoli" with many claiming to see the shape of Jesus with open arms "a unique and sensational shot" while another said captured the intriguing image when sunlight pierced through clouds above his home town last Friday Media reports said his well-timed photo looked like an illuminated version of the famous Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro According to Info Cilento in Italy, the photo was taken from Piazza Sanseverino. The website adds that the “luminous figure seems human, the classic Christ blessing that we see in many representations… that is attracting the attention of many people.” Colombians whose city was ravaged by landslides that killed 17 cheered an apparition of Jesus while filming sunlight slanting through the sky over Manizales the world's most famous "crying" Virgin Mary statue could be seen "weeping tears of blood" for the 38th time The moment prompted people to rush to the home of the Frias family in the town of Metan to see the statue known as the Virgin of the Mystic Rose We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368 Shona Zammit was one the best players in Pink Bari's side as they secured their first win of their 2019/2020 Serie A Femminile campaign after beating Orobica 3-1 Ylenia Carabott entered the second half as Chievo Fortitudo bounced back with a 1-0 win over Cittadella in their latest Serie B appointment.  A late leveller denied Martina Borg's Sassari Torres an away win at Pontedera in the Italian Serie C as they shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw.  Nicole Sciberras featured in Juventus Primavera's league outing as they eased past Tavagnacco 4-0.  Rashed Al Tumi was in goal for Casarano as they defeated Agropoli 4-1 in Serie D A late appearance for Luke Gambin in Colchester United's 1-1 draw with Cheltenham Town in League Two Sam Magri's Havant & Waterlooville were victorious after taking on Cinderford Town Jordan Williams was part of the Thatcham Town team that defeated Evesham United 4-2 in the National League Patricia Ebejer was involved in UCC Women's team 7-1 rout of WIT in their latest appointment.  Rachel Cuschieri came on in the final part of the game as PSV Vrouwen defeated PEC Zwolle 4-0 in the Dutch top-flight Zach Muscat's Olhanense defeated Sacavanense 1-0 in the Portuguese third-tier Andre Schembri came off the bench to score one goal and set up another as Chennaiyin secured their first league win in the Indian Super League in the most dramatic fashion when edging Hyderabad 2-1 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Monday Read: Schembri scores one, sets up winner as Chennai net first win. When a man named Alfredo Lo Brutto looked up to see something incredible in the sky, he quickly grabbed his camera. And his photos of a glowing figure has social media all aflutter over how much the image resembles that of an angel or even Jesus Himself His home has a beautiful view of the Tyrrhenian Sea And as Alfredo watched the sunset one evening in 2019 the light breaking through the clouds created a stunning scene RELATED: Woman’s Footage From Storm Reveals Mysterious Figure Walking In The Clouds Alfredo grabbed his camera and snapped a few pictures "I was enchanted by the view," Alfredo said "I don't often share pictures on social media I instantly felt like I wanted other people to see it the photos of the glowing figure went viral Others felt the silhouette's outstretched arms more closely resembled the famous Christ the Redeemer statue found in Brazil But most everyone agreed it was a stunning shot Isn't it amazing when images like this appear in the sky While skeptics point out that it's simply a trick of light and clouds surely He can use His own creation to send us signs letting us know He is with us and hears us For those willing to stop and pay attention natural displays like the photos of this mysterious glowing figure can offer so much peace YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Mysterious Figure Appears Over Cabin Miraculously Spared From Raging Fire "Make a request to the Lord your God for a sign, a sign in the deep places of the underworld, or in the high heavens." Isaiah 7:11 h/t: Ptama Featured Image Credit: Facebook/Alfredo Lo Brutto Mel is the senior writer for GodUpdates and health-related stories from around the world Mel has a passion for writing and graduated with a degree in English from Randolph-Macon College in Virginia When she’s not researching and writing stories You can usually find Mel playing board games with her husband and two young girls Where would you like to share this content and in what may seem like the darkest of hours Jesus wants us to know that “The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it” (John 1:5) you’ll find daily inspirational videos to lift your spirits and encourage you in your walk with God Popular videos include worship music from your favorite Christian artists cute videos with adorable kids and animals and clean viral videos to brighten your day The city of Agropoli is ready to welcome theInternational Street Food 2017 a three-day event dedicated to food and shows organized by Buongiorno Italia a leading company in exporting the excellences of Italian food and wine in the world the best Italian operators in street food will stop in Mediterranean Square an area that at that time will be full of tourists and vacationers In one of the pearls of Cilento you can therefore live a real life food experience participants will learn about the history and culture of street food The operators will offer an infinite number of products bicycles and apecars set up as real kitchens passing by arrosticini Abruzzo to marinated chicken wings vegetarians and lactose and gluten intolerant Fans beer they will also be able to taste many varieties of craft beers from all over Italy the format includes various entertainment shows with the participation of great artists from the national and international scene we earn a commission from qualifying purchases through ticketing links This commission does not entail any additional price for the user.