Walking around The Sorrentine Peninsula
- At May 20, 2015
- By Zia Lucy
- In lifestyle in Positano, Paths
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When I started to be a guide my boyfriend introduced me to Giovanni Visetti, aka Giovis.
With Giovis I discovered many paths along the Sorrentine Peninsula.
Many paths on the area are not as famous as the path of the gods but they have breathtaking views and you can enjoy the off the beaten paths walks.
In my opinion, as well as local people believe, the best path on Peninsula is called Athena: it starts in Termini, a small village nearby Nerano, it continues to Punta Campanella (the extreme side of the Peninsula) up to Mount San Costanzo and then down to Termini. The trail is called Athena because of the Temple situated on the cliffs of Punta Campanella, dedicated to Athena during greek time, then to Minervae into the 2nd century BC.
This site has an important archeolgical interest but also amazing views: it seems that you can touch Capri with your hands and hiking up to the hill of San Costanzo you can see the amazing bay of Ieranto with its incredible waters. During clear days you can see all the gulf of Naples. The first time I did this hike was at night and we walked under the moon light. I don’t recommend to walk on this path during the warmest hours of the day. My best suggestion is to start the hike after 4pm during the summer so to enjoy the sunset ( always check at what time it becomes dark in order to avoid problems). For more info you can visit http://www.athenatrail.com/
Another beautiful hike is called Path of the Sirenuse. This loop trail is developed mostly on the southern side of the Sorrentine Peninsula, between the town of Sant’Agata sui due golfi (above the two Gulfs), the hamlet of Massa Lubrense and Colli di Fontanelle. It takes its name from Li Galli Archipelago which is considered the place where the sirens of greek mythology lived. Of course you won’t see any Siren but there are amazing views along one side of the Amalfi Coast, Punta Campanella and Capri, the gulfs of Naples and Salerno. During the spring, it is possible to admire amazing wild orchird and other plants which bloom such as the Asphodel, the Broom, the Rock Rose and many other.
Walking up to the Pizzitiello there’s the house of my dreams: a small rural house which looks like a tower, surrounded by small prickly pears facing the blue sea. Fore more infos http://www.pathofthesirenuse.com
I higly recommend those two hikes but there are other beautiful walks around the area. Would you like to discover them with me?
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