Caprioli is a tiny village situated in Cilento, in the southern part of Campania.

It belongs to the municipality of Pisciotta, and lies on the coastal road between Pisciotta and Palinuro. As with other hamlets on the road, Caprioli is set back from the coast among the hills, with winding trails or networks of steps leading down to beaches, harbours, and pebbly coves.

The Cilento province contains one of Italy's most beautiful national parks, and is a popular destination in August for Naples residents wanting to escape the fierce summer heat - Cilento resorts can get extremely busy during this month, so book early.

The Cilentan coast is rugged, with mountains descending straight down to the sea, and much of the area is covered in olive trees whose fruits produce a distinctive peppery oil that is remarkably inexpensive to buy in small local shops. The nearby picturesque town of Pisciotta has shops, a weekly market, banks, bars, and several good restaurants, while Palinuro is the larger town which has all amenities and a daily ferry service to destinations further north on the Cilento coast and beyond.

For lovers of history and culture, the ancient town of Paestum lies a short train journey or drive away, with the coastal train stopping at the Pisciotta-Palinuro station. Caprioli, like the rest of Cilento, offers a relaxing holiday in attractive natural surroundings, and is a taste of the real Italy far away from the tourist traps.