The Neapolitan Riveria is made up of numerous beautiful places including; Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, Capri, Ischia, Procida, Pompeii, Ravello and Naples.
The Bay of Naples offers one of the most breathtaking coastlines in Europe. Just imagine a slender ribbon road winding along the jagged steep cliffs that plunge into crystal clear waters. Pass through the beautiful old fishing towns squeezed between the more popular stylish resorts along the southern tip of Sorrento's peninsula and the famous Amalfi coast. This is one of the most spectacular coastlines renowned for tempting seafood, fine wines and the warmth of its charming people.
Villa Rufolo, Ravello, was built during the XII century, thanks to the Rufolo Family. The entrance of the villa is on the main square of Ravello.
Villa Cimbrone, like Ravello's other villa, was built in the XII century over the Roman villa ruins. In this villa there is a cloister, with two bas-reliefs, that represent 9 Norman warriors, while the other represents the seven deadly sins. From the garden you can see a wonderful panorama of the Amalfi coast.
In the hills inland from the Amalfi coast, Ravello is a quiet village with specular views of the whole peninsula and vast expanse of turquoise water. Ravello is a popular location for British weddings with its cathedral, medieval villas filled with art and glorious majestic public gardens.
Pompeii and Herculaneum are cities buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD and re-discovered in the 18th century. It is possible to drive to 3,200 feet and then trek to its summit to enjoy the mesmerising views of the entire gulf of Naples. Pompeii is one of the most important Roman archaeological sites in the world and Vesuvius is the only active volcano in Europe.
A vibrant village with narrow, colourful buildings which cascade like a waterfall down a vertiginous hill to the sea. Positano's town centre meanders down to the waterfront, where a profusion of cafes, bars and restaurants sell fresh seafood. The beach air is filled with the perfume of orange, almond blossom and jasmine.
Capri is, unquestionably, the holiday princess of the Italian islands: idyllic and rugged with its shimmering Blue Grotto and cliffs that descend down into the sea. Capri has trendy jewellery shops and designer boutiques. Panoramic vistas at each and every turn, the island is also a culinary treat with its picturesque restaurants offering exquisitely prepared seafood.
Ischia is the largest of the Partenopean Islands which include Capri, Procida and Vivara. It is volcanic with an abundance of vegetation and thermal springs. Pretty coastal villages are scattered over the island and local restaurants serve fresh seafood and produce. Ischia is home to the famous 'Mortella' gardens created by the English composer Sir William Walton.
Procida is a quaint and colourful island with lots of character. The narrow, winding walled streets of the town cover the expanse of the island and are quietly surrounded by the coastline, which is cloaked in volcanic black sand. The island is very small and can easily be walked around in three or four hours.
Sorrento has narrow streets and quiet squares, like Piazza Tasso which is brimming with excellent restaurants, bars and cafés. There are many trendy shops from one-off boutiques to top names including Max Mara, Gucci and Armani. From Sorrento you can take coaches or hovercrafts to Capri, Ischia, Amalfi and Positano.
Once the most important trading port in the southern Italy, Amalfi is in the ravine of the Mulini Valley, its churches, towers and arcaded houses rising above the small harbour. The town's Duomo dominates a long flight of steps and embraces a picturesque piazza stretching to its seafront. A wonderful contrast between fine beaches in front and tall cliffs behind.
Naples is one of the most vibrant Italian cities. It has a lovely bay with wonderful views of the islands. You can wander through the famous 'spaccanapoli', with its church of Santa Chiara.
Visit the Royal Palace, the elegant Piazza Plebiscito and the Galleria Umberto I. The history of Naples dates back to 8th century BC, when the Greeks founded 'Neapolis'.
Monte Faito offers one of the best views in Italy. You can admire the bay of Naples, Mont Vesuvius, the islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida. Situated 1000 metres above sea level its views are literally breath-taking!
You can also take advantage of fully escorted tours around Monte Faito, ideal for walkers and mountain lovers and taste local produce. There is a chair-lift which takes you to Castellamare di Stabia for thermal baths.
Santa Maria del Castello is situated 670 metres above sea level. It offers spectacular views of Positano, Monte Faito and the bay of Naples. Popular with walkers, it takes only 20 minutes to reach Positano on foot. Between Santa Maria del Castello's ridge and Positano there are four footpaths. Two of them go down to Corvo (the junction between the Amalfi Drive and the road to Montepertuso) and the other two via Montepertuso and then Grado.
Rome is the capital city of Italy and of the Lazio region, as well as the country's largest and most populous city, with more than 2.7 million residents.
An enclave of Rome is the State of the Vatican City, the sovereign territory of the Holy view. It is the smallest nation in the world, and the capital of the only religion that has representation in the United Nations (as a non-voting member state).
Rome eternal city
The Palace of Caserta, in Italian Reggia di Caserta, is a former royal residence in Caserta, constructed for the Bourbon kings of Naples. It was the largest palace and probably the largest building erected in Europe in the eighteenth century.
The construction of the palace was begun in 1752 for Charles VII of Naples, who worked closely with his architect Luigi Vanvitelli.
Caserta Royal Palace
Paestum is the classical Roman name of a major Graeco-Roman city in the Campania region of Italy. It is located in the north of Cilento, near the coast about 85 km SE of Naples in the province of Salerno, and belongs to the commune of Capaccio.
Agropoli is an important city of the pristine area called Cilento in the province of Salerno, in the Campania region of Italy, located at the beginning of the Cilento coast, on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Paestum & Agropoli
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