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Amalfi Coast Walking

A walking oriented visit to the Amalfi Coast of Southern Italy with Explore Travel. Read more
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  • Trip start
    March 28, 2026
    Andrew's TravelsAmalfi Coast WalkingTraveler
    Map showing the Agerola Commune (in the central part) and some of the surrounding area
    Agriturismo Luna d' AgerolaView of some of the farm area from our roomView of Colonia Montana from the Agriturismo dining areaSide view of Colonia MontanaFront view of Colonia MontanaThe two friezesView towards San Lazzaro from Colonia MontanaView north towards the Amalfi CoastView from Castello Lauritano scenic area to Conca dei Marini on the Amalfi CoastView from Castello Lauritano scenic area to La Bussola on the Amalfi CoastView from Castello Lauritano scenic area to La Bussola on the Amalfi CoastView from Castello Lauritano scenic area to the Amalfi CoastSan Lazzaro Church; Chiesa della Santissima AnnunziataSan Lazzaro Church; Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata

    San Lazzaro

    March 28 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C

    We fly from Luton Airport to Naples, the regional capital of Campania, a region in southwestern Italy known for its ancient ruins and dramatic coastline. We are staying in the area for a week with Explore Travel at an agriturismo, a small family farm that lets guests stay in their accommodation in the village of San Lazzaro.

    San Lazzaro is located in the Agerola commune (municipality) of "greater" Naples; other villages in the Agerola commune include Bomerano, Campora, Pianillo, Ponte, and Santa Maria. Note that the Agerola commune is mainly located on a horseshoe shaped ridge about 600 metres above the Amalfi Coast and that there are great views down.

    After settling in at the Agriturismo, we have a quick explore of the village, seeing the main attractions;;
    1. The Colonia Montana is well known for a small park there (nothing to see at this time of year) and the Principe de Napoli, a hisoric recently restored 1930s building from the Mussolini era,
    2. Castello Lauritano, a historic hilltop fortress that is in the process of restoration, the location of which offers fantastic views of the Amalfi Coast below,
    3. The church in the village centre
    (see captions on photos for firther details).

    We then head back to the Agriturismo and enjoy a lovely meal. It's been a good start to the trip.    Read more

  • Andrew's TravelsAmalfi Coast WalkingTraveler
    Bomerano; Statue showing the produce of Agerola Commune
    Bomerano; Chiesa di San MatteoTypical path on the walkLimestone cliffsTerracesCaves used by NunsTributeTypical cave hereTerracesAn old edifice built into the rockThe Explore GroupView down to PraianoView of FuroreFurore; Chiesa di San MicheleView across the Pino Gorge to the Colonia Montana and the Observatory in San LazzaroWalking up along Pino GorgeWaterfall at the end of the Pino GorgeView across Pino GorgeWalking along the other side of Pino GorgeLimestone CliffsView back to Pianillo and the Tre Calli mountain behind itBomerano to San Lazzaro walking routeMozzarella-making class at the AgriturismoMozzarella-making class at the Agriturismo

    Bomerano to San Lazzaro via Pino Gorge

    March 29 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C

    Our minibus takes across the Agerola Commune from San Lazzaro to Bomerano via Pianillo.

    We walk towards the coast following the "horseshoe" of high land to Furore (not in Agerola Commune), and then we double back up and around the Pino Gorge to walk up to San Lazzaro. It's not a long walk (approx 5 km), but there's a lot of ascent and descent with some magnificent views. Details of the walk are described on the photo captions.

    Later on, there are tagliatelle and mozzarella cheese making courses at the Agriturismo; these are great fun, and we eat what we made (with local salad and other produce).    Read more

  • Andrew's TravelsAmalfi Coast WalkingTraveler
    Ravello; Duomo di Ravello
    Ravello; town square (piazza)Villa Rufolo; entranceView en route to Villa CimbroneVilla CimbroneThe CloisterThe Statue of CeresThe Terrace of InfinityMercury's SeatThe Temple of BacchusView down from Cimbrone GardensEve's GrottoThe Statue of DavidThe Hortensia AvenueVilla CimbroneWalking down from RavelloEn route to Atrani; TorelloEn route to Atrani; TorelloViewup to Ravello and Cimbrone GardenView down to the Amalfi Coast and MaoriAtraniAtrani BeachAtrani; The Collegiate Church of Santa Maria MaddalenaAtrani; view from near the beach

    Ravello / Walk to Amalfi via Atrani

    March 30 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C

    We drive to Ravello from San Lazzaro via the Amalfi Coast and then by driving up; the town is also high above sea level and situated in the province of Salerno.

    We start at the central square where the Cathedral of Ravello and Villa Rufolo are situated (the Cathedral is closed, unfortunately) and then walk to Villa Cimbrone; this is considered an important example of the landscape, botany and culture of England created in the Mediterranean. Originally an estate in Roman times, it was rediscovered by Ernest Beckett, Lord Grimthorpe, on a Grand Tour in the 19th century and has been redeveloped over the years. There are many sites of interest here.

    We then return to the town centre and start our walk down to Atrani via the small village of Torello; there are some superb views en route. Atrani itself is also very attractive; it is a short walk through a tunnel from here to Amalfi.    Read more

  • Andrew's TravelsAmalfi Coast WalkingTraveler
    Duomo di Sant' Andrea
    Paradise CloisterBasilica of the CrucifixBasilica of the CrucifixDiocesan MuseumDiocesan MuseumThe CryptThe CryptThe CathedralInside the CathedralChapelA tribute to the fallenFountainLemon is special in AmalfiStreet viewFountain covered in figuresSaracen TowerView of Amalfi from the harbour2Intersection buildings built next to the vertical cliff faceEn route back; Santa Rosa Monastery, Conca dei Marini; now a hotelPizza evening

    Amalfi

    March 30 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

    Amalfi is a town in a dramatic natural setting below steep cliffs on Italy’s southwest coast. Between the 9th and 11th centuries, it was the seat of a powerful maritime republic. The Arab-Norman Sant'Andrea cathedral at the heart of town, with its striped Byzantine facade, survives from this era.

    On arriving in Amalfi from the walk, we have time free to explore a little; we visit the magnificent Duomo di Sant' Andrea (see photo captions) and walk around the town for a while, seeing some of the sights.

    We drive back to the Agriturismo and then go out to the local hotel in San Lazzaro to hear about the cooks' involvement in pizza-making (a very amusing story) and then eat lots of pizza!

    It's been a great day.    Read more

  • Andrew's TravelsAmalfi Coast WalkingTraveler
    Approaching Capri Island
    Views of Capri Town approaching Marina Grande1Buildings near Capri Marina GrandeWalking up through the townView over the townSignsSmall local churchMural in somebody's gardenView up to Villa JovisView from near Villa Jovis on the eastern area of Capri over to the western areaVilla JovisVilla JovisVilla JovisVilla Jovis; a 17th-century church was built on the siteVilla JovisView from Capri; Vesuvius / MainlandCapri Town; Chiesa di Santo StefanoPiazza (main square) with the clock tower of Chiesa Santo StefanoFancy shops1Two retired pharmacistsOur walking route on Capri

    Capri

    March 31 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 10 °C

    What a difference a day makes!

    After the beautiful weather of yesterday, there is heavy rain and strong wind overnight, and a much colder day today. We drive to Sorrento to take the boat to Capri, as the preferred option from Amaldi is not possible today.

    Capri is famous for being a haven for the rich, famous, and quirky (i.e., artists, aristocrats, and celebrities - eg Maxim Gorky, Oscar Wilde, and Sophia Loren, alongside jet-setters including Jackie Kennedy and Audrey Hepburn).

    We walk from the Marina Grande, the main port of the island, and through the town and up towards Villa Jovis, the remains of a grand Roman palace built by Emperor Tibelius in AD27 on the eastern end of the island. We then walk back via another route to the town to have a look around before returning to the Marina Grande to take the boat back to Sorrento for the minibus to the Agriturismo.    Read more

  • Andrew's TravelsAmalfi Coast WalkingTraveler
    Leaving San Lazzaro; Shrine to Santa Luce
    View down to Colonia MontanaEn route to Valle dellle FerriereTypical footpath, an ancient stairwayAn old tree; the exposed roots are due to erosionPumice stone from the eruption of Mount VesuviusSignpostsView of limestone cliffs leading down to the Amalfi CoastValle dellle FerriereTypical footpathA former lime kiln, possibly, now converted for rangers kit storageChestnut TreesWaterfall (lunch stop)View of the limestone cliffsView of the Cimbrone Gardens, RavelloScala villageScala, Pogerola, with Ravello above the valley beyondEn route down to AmalfiView down to AmalfiView up to PogerolaAmalfi; net protection over the lemon and olive treesEntering AmalfiAmalfi

    La valle delle Ferriere

    April 1 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C

    What a difference a day makes! Rain and wind last night as well, but it cleared up as we set off from the Agriturismo.

    Today, we walk from San Lazzaro to Amalfi via La valle delle Ferriere, the Ferriere Valley, a biogenetic reserve; it is a deep valley that begins in the mountains of Scala and ends six kilometres further down in the territory of Amalfi; it is named for the ironworks that used to be here.

    We follow an ancient stairway from San Lazzaro and then pass through woodland and valleys towards the valle delle Ferriere, which is surrounded by limestone cliffs. After the valley, we descend via a series of stairways to Amalfi.

    It's been a great walk of over 10km, with an ascent of 250m and a descent of 885m; a great day out.    Read more

  • Andrew's TravelsAmalfi Coast WalkingTraveler
    Herculaneum
    View down to the boat housesBoat houses on what was the shore, where skeletons were foundView of a villa gardenLocal food was sold from the pots on the marble counterVillaThe doors are the original woodInside fountainMosaicLocal bathsLocal bathsVillaAn original windowMosaicMosaicLocal shopInside a place of worshipStatues at the museumA hydraWell preserved wooden furniture and other artefactsA preserved boatMap of Herculaneum

    Herculaneum (Ercalano)

    April 2 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C

    Today, we visit both Herculaneum and Pompeii on an optional tour with a registered local guide (everyone on the Explore trip goes, of course).

    Herculaneum is an ancient Roman town buried (and preserved) by pyroclastic material (mainly volcanic particles) from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79; this preserved more wooden and organic materials than those at Pompeii. Herculaneum was buried beneath 16 meters of ash and mud during the eruption.

     Herculaneum was a wealthy town and a seaside retreat for the Roman elite, as reflected by the extraordinary density of luxurious houses featuring lavish use of coloured marble cladding and mosaics.

    It is a very well-preserved small site of 16-20 acres in size and fascinating to visit. Next stop, Pompeii!    Read more

  • Andrew's TravelsAmalfi Coast WalkingTraveler
    Amphitheatre
    AmphitheatreLarge Palaestra Exhibition; victims of the eruption (plaster cast moulds)Large Palaestra Exhibition; victims of the eruption (plaster cast moulds)Via del' Abbondanza, the main road, "the street of abundance"Current ongoing excavation workView down onto current excavationViews down onto current excavationView over some of the Pompeii siteLocal food was served from the pots on the marble counterVia dell' AbbondanzaTeatro GrandePublic water fountainThe Forum, with Mount Vesuvius in the backgroundThe ForumFresco (mural painting)Doric columnsStabian BathsStabian BathsFrescoViews along Via dell' AbbondanzaThermopolium of Asellina with food serving counter and fresco

    Pompeii (Pompei)

    April 2 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C

    I have visited Pompeii before; in 1978 with Anthony when we did an inter-rail tour of Europe late that year.  It has changed a lot in that time!

    Pompeii is 160 -170 acres in size, almost 10 times the size of Herculaneum, and offers a different perspective on Roman life, providing an insight into ancient urban planning.  Pompeii was a thriving (10-20,000 residents) Roman city near Naples, destroyed and buried under meters of volcanic ash, pumice, and mud by the violent eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79. The city remained largely undisturbed until its discovery in the late 16th century, and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.  

    We can only see a part of the site in our time here and our guide focusses on the main sites on the Via dell' Abbadanza from the amphitheatre up to the Forum; a full exploration of Pompeii would require a lot more than a day (we are here 3 hours)!  Nevertheless, it is an excellent visit.    Read more

  • Andrew's TravelsAmalfi Coast WalkingTraveler
    Leaving Bomerano
    Grotta del Biscotto; it features small houses and Shepherd huts built into the rockView of the Li Galli islets / Interesting water fountain on the routeNocelleNocelleNocelle; Chiesa Santa Croce (Church of the Holy Cross)NocelleViews of MontepertusoMontepertuso (pierced mountain) takes its name from this natural hole in the rock formation nearbyEn route to Positano, a stunning vertical town on the Amalfi CoastStalactitesPositanoPositano; Chiesa de Santa Maria AssuntaView of Positano and its small beach from the harbour areaPositanoFinal evening; our guide, Pete, receiving his cad and tip / The Explore GroupThe Good Friday Procession through Agerola; a reenactment of the Passion finishes in San Lazzaro

    Sentiero degli Dei (Path of the Gods)

    April 3 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C

    The Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei) is a scenic 8-10 km coastal hike linking Bomerano (Agerola Commune) and Nocelle (the upper part of the Positano Commune); name “Path of the Gods” comes from an ancient legend: the Greek deities once walked this trail to rescue Ulysses from the sirens of the Li Galli islets.

    We drive to Bomerano and start the walk; there are breathtaking views all the way (see photos!) as we walk the Path of the Gods to Nocelle, a tranquil, ancient hamlet perched 450 metres above Positano on Italy’s Amalfi Coast; there is a steep 1,700 stepped pathway which goes down to the town of Positano itself, but we take the longer route via Montepertuso and the northern part of Positano.  Positano is a stunning, vertical town on Italy's Amalfi Coast, known for its pastel-colored houses stacked on steep cliffs, vibrant fashion boutiques, and pebbled beaches.

    After some spare time in Positano, we drive back to San Lazzaro.  We are held up in Bomerano by the Good Friday Procession, a reenactment of the Passion of Christ, but we get back to the Agriturismo for our farewell evening meal of the trip and get out just in time to see the final, nighttime scene featuring the crucifixion of Jesus and the two thieves (Gestas and Dismas) at the Colonia Montana.  What a day!

    It has been a fantastic trip to the Amalfi Coast for both of us.    Read more

    Trip end
    April 4, 2026
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