12 Oct
Vietri
Just 4 miles from Marina di Arechi, proceeding towards the Divine Coast, Vietri will give you its famous ceramics which adorn all the main monuments of the village. Declared a world heritage site by UNESCO together with the entire Amalfi coast, it is accompanied by many hamlets that embrace the Lattari Mountains up to the small gulf, from the Marina of Vietri sul Mare along small beaches and basins that can only be reached by sea.
Cetara
Only 5 miles of navigation and you will be immersed in the picturesque seaside village located at the foot of Mount Falerio, with the 16th century tower that watches over the entrance to the narrow marina. Famous for its strong fishing tradition. During navigation you will be able to come across the famous tonnare, large boats that go away for weeks in search of tuna, or meet the characteristic cianciole while they fish for anchovies of which you can taste the colatura, an exclusive local product.
Amalfi – Ravello
The first great maritime republic, founded in Roman times, a rich and enterprising city that enjoyed the advantages of being a business partner of the Byzantine Empire. The Duomo, the church of Santa Maria a Piazza, the fountain of Sant’Andrea, its particular lemon gardens will welcome you and keep you company as you stroll through its alleys, among its people. Between the end of May and the beginning of June you can attend the historic regatta of the ancient maritime republics. From Amalfi it is possible to reach Ravello which was the home of Giuseppe Verdi and Arturo Toscanini, enchanted by the astonishing landscape beauty.
Positano
The discovery of an imperial-era villa under the church of Santa Maria Assunta attests that Positano was a holiday resort for consuls and senators of ancient Rome. Perched on the side of a mountain, it presents itself with its very long stairways which from the top of the town reach down to the beach and the marina. Positano beachwear takes its name from this characteristic village, an icon of Italian summer sweet life and beyond since the 1960s.
Punta Campanella
The door to the Tyrrhenian Sea where Ulysses met the sirens. 22 miles from Arechi, you reach the lush marine protected area, navigable with some precautions. The spectacle of its sheer rock walls and the intense blue color of its waters make it a unique spectacle. Ideal for diving and snorkeling or even trekking. It is the natural passage that connects the Gulf of Salerno to the Sorrento peninsula and is one step away from the fabulous island of Capri.
Capri
Here the emperor Tiberius had a sumptuous residence built that looked east. Citata da Virgilio nell’Eneide. A walk along the Tragara path, a look at the artisan shops and a dive at the foot of the stacks will be the memory of an experience that must be lived at least once in a lifetime. It is unthinkable not to be enveloped by the colors and sounds of the magical Blue Grotto.
Sorrento – Pompei ed Ercolano – Vesuvio
Land of colors, of mermaids, city of gardens, muse of famous songs. A thousand-year-old city influenced by the Greeks, the Romans, the Normans, the Aragonese, all enchanted by its generous nature and poignant landscapes. Since the 19th century, Sorrento has been a pleasant tourist city, with a strong bond with the Anglo-Saxon world dating back to the era of the so-called “Grand Tour”. Less inclined to folklore, but certainly more orderly, more welcoming, more civilized. You cannot miss the excursion, by sea or just a 30-minute walk from the city center, to the surprising natural pool known as Bagni della Regina Giovanna. The place is located on the cliffs of Capo di Sorrento where the remains of the imposing Roman villa of Pollio Felice (1st century AD) stand, one of the many built on the Sorrento Coast after the transfer of the imperial court to Capri, commissioned by the emperor Tiberius
From Sorrento it is possible to reach Pompeii and Herculaneum, the two Roman towns which in 79 AD. they were buried under over 5 meters of ash and lapilli generated by a violent eruption of Vesuvius. Today they host one of the most evocative archaeological sites on the planet, which, in 1997, was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO. The Golden Mile is famous, that is, the stretch of Corso Resina, in Ercolano, which leads to Torre del Greco, due to the historic villas that border it.
Napoli – Marechiaro – Parco sommerso della Gajola
A real open-air museum where history, popular and gastronomic traditions, faith and culture will drag you into a vortex of emotions Inside Naples you will be surrounded by the unmistakable scent of wood-fired ovens and pizza, of the incense of the “pazzarielli”, of the street food to be enjoyed while walking among the music of the valets and the colors of the laundry hung out to dry in the rays of the sun reflected from the ancient overflowing balconies of flowers. A thousand-year-old city of a thousand colors that will overwhelm you with its alleys of the historic center, the handcrafted nativity scenes, the itineraries of the ancient underground city. An unmissable stop for those who want to get to know the soul of southern Italy.
The Gaiola submerged park is a protected marine area, property of the Campania Region, which extends from the village of Marechiaro to the bay of Trentaremi. A paradise with limited entry: you can access it by releasing your document at the entrance and no more than 100 people at a time. It is part of the larger archaeological site of Pausillypon.
Litorale flegreo (Procida – Baia)
More intimate and less crowded than its two sisters (Capri and Ischia), Procida was the Italian Capital of Culture 2022. Its village, Corricella, is a place suspended in time that alone deserves to be visited. The coasts in some places are low and sandy, while in others they drop straight into the sea. Much of its coastal strip falls within the Kingdom of Nettuno marine protected area. Just 3 miles from Procida there is the small commercial port known as Lacus Baianus, the Nymphaeum and a set of remains that combine to outline what is now the Submerged Park of Baia. «Nothing in the world shines more than the pleasant gulf of Baia», wrote the Latin poet Horace. With its villas, domus, the remains of the Portus Julius, the mosaics, the fish ponds, the public and private spa complexes that follow one another above and below sea level, it was a favorite destination for the leisure of the Roman aristocracy. Today it is part of the municipality of Bacoli.
Ischia
Visible from great distances thanks to its Mount Epomeo, is Ischia, the island of potters, the largest of the three sisters. Too old to tell. We can only advise you to get a specific guide to discover its history and indulge in its culinary traditions.
Ventotene and Santo Stefano
Seen from above, its silhouette resembles a dolphin. It rises north of the Gulf of Naples and marks the border with Lazio. So rich in attractions that it is considered a must-see for all boaters who sail in the area. Diving in its rich waters, with many Roman wrecks, is strongly recommended. As well as the visit to the island of Santo Stefano, which, together with Ventotene, belongs to the archipelago of the Pontine islands, with its ancient Bourbon prison immersed in lush nature. It was Ferdinand of Bourbon, in 1700, who started the construction of the area.
Ponza, Palmarola and Zannone
Of rare environmental beauty and great historical richness. An ideal place to drop anchor and experience the night in a dreamlike atmosphere among beaches with crystal clear water, ancient Roman structures, protected marine areas and spectacular roadsteads. Among the treasures of Ponza are the Pilate Caves, Roman-era caves at sea level.
