Walking guide to Amalfi Coast, Capri, Ischia - Italy, Europe

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18 May 2010

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9781852845919

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176

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18 May 2010

Walking on the Amalfi Coast

Ischia, Capri, Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi by Gillian Price

A Gillian Price guide to walking the Sorrento Peninsula, Amalfi Coast and Monti Lattari, from Positano, Sorrento and Amalfi, and also the islands of Capri and Ischia in the Gulf of Naples, Italy, Europe. 30 graded day walks for all abilities. A UNESCO World Heritage site crossed by a network of ancient mule tracks and great public transport links. More...

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Seasons

Spring is the best season (April-May), summer (August in particular) is crowded on the coast, from Read More... September on things get quieter and cooler. Winter can be wonderful but the odd bout of stormy weather can limit activities.

Centres

the islands of Capri and Ischia, then Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi, each reachable by an Read More... excellent network of public transport, bus, train or ferry

Difficulty

all walkers catered for, from strollers to active trekkers; simple short routes on old mule Read More... tracks, but flat land is in short supply here and stepped pathways are the norm; walks are graded 1-3

Must See

the Arco Naturale and Faraglioni on Capri; ancient beach spas on Ischia; Punta Campanula reserve Read More... with Monte San Costanzo and Baia di Ieranto; Marina di Crapolla cove; orchids above Positano
* Furore Fjord * Sentiero degli Dei - 'Path of the Gods' * Valle delle Ferriere * village-to-village walks near Amalfi

The steep southern edge of the Sorrento peninsula, on the Gulf of Naples, is famous for its medieval villages perched above plunging cliffs with near-vertical vineyards and lemon orchards. Combined with the rugged landscape of the Monti Lattari further inland, and the idyllic islands of Capri and Ischia, this whole region also makes a perfect holiday destination for walkers.

This new guide introduces readers to a wide range of routes from family strolls to strenuous climbs.

World Heritage Site criss-crossed by ancient mule tracks and pilgrim routes for easy navigation
30 day walks described, from 3km to 11km
colour maps and photographs