Landscapes of Sorrento, Amalfi and Capri

By Julian Tippett
Published by Sunflower Books
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Published: Aug. 22, 2011
Words: 41,291 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781856914086

Short description

Sorrento, Amalfi and Capri - a wonderful area for walkers. The coastal towns south of Naples have attracted travellers for a hundred years and more. Today visitors come to soak up the sensational coastal scenery of soaring limestone cliffs, serpentine roads and clinging hillside villages. An essential guidebook for any visitor wanting to explore the stunning landscapes of this part of Italy.

Extended description

Sorrento, Amalfi and Capri - a wonderful area for walkers. The coastal towns south of Naples have attracted travellers for a hundred years and more. Today visitors come in their thousands to stay in Sorrento or in small towns further along the coast, from where they visit Pompei, take a trip up Vesuvius or catch the ferry to Capri. They also come to soak up the sensational coastal scenery of soaring limestone cliffs, serpentine roads and clinging hillside villages. And they will spend time looking around the towns, drinking cappuccino in the bar of a small piazza, and perhaps relaxing by the pool. All the ingredients are in place for a leisurely Mediterranean holiday.
But if you like to walk, another ingredient will intrigue and tempt you. Accident of history and steepness of terrain have preserved a network of ancient footpaths which reaches from the towns into the surrounding countryside. These paths let you leave the bustle of town life and the clamour of motor traffic, to walk a.. (Read more) Sorrento, Amalfi and Capri - a wonderful area for walkers. The coastal towns south of Naples have attracted travellers for a hundred years and more. Today visitors come in their thousands to stay in Sorrento or in small towns further along the coast, from where they visit Pompei, take a trip up Vesuvius or catch the ferry to Capri. They also come to soak up the sensational coastal scenery of soaring limestone cliffs, serpentine roads and clinging hillside villages. And they will spend time looking around the towns, drinking cappuccino in the bar of a small piazza, and perhaps relaxing by the pool. All the ingredients are in place for a leisurely Mediterranean holiday.
But if you like to walk, another ingredient will intrigue and tempt you. Accident of history and steepness of terrain have preserved a network of ancient footpaths which reaches from the towns into the surrounding countryside. These paths let you leave the bustle of town life and the clamour of motor traffic, to walk among lemon groves, visit hillside villages, see remote monasteries and, along the way, be regaled by the most stunning of views. The paths are often paved in stone or, if climbing the steep hillsides, consist of flights of steps. And the flowers are a constant delight: from broom and rosemary in March to freesias and cistus in May. In autumn, the woods are carpeted with cyclamen. Given a little effort, a whole new world awaits you.
Most of the paths described here can be followed easily by people who do not claim to be regular walkers, though committed hikers will like them just the same. The walks are described in such a way as to give many choices when planning an outing; where to go, how long, how energetic. Besides being flexible, the path network is splendidly accessible. Often you can start walking directly from the door of your hotel or, at most, a short bus journey will take you to the start of the walk.
An essential guidebook for any visitor wanting to explore the stunning landscapes of this part of Italy. The book contains dozens of photographs to whet your appetite for what there is to see, whilst there are useful maps for those who wish to tour the region.
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italy, capri, sorrento, walking guide, amalfi coast

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