Campania

 

 

 

Costiera Amalfitana, or the famous Amalfi coast is an area in Italy which is blessed with diversity and great natural beauty. The locations along the coast have been settled since the early Middle Ages. The landscape along the coast comprises of the mountains and sea with several coves and creeks which can only be reached by sea. There are several natural areas which have remained completely untouched by tourism or by any human influence. The highest mountain along the coast is Monte San Angelo a Torre Pizzi which stands at an altitude of 1425 meters. 

Ischia is one of the most renowned holiday spots located in the Bay of Naples across Southern Italy and is less costly to stay as compared to its neighbor Capri. There are plenty of health spas and hot springs that makes it a favored destination among lot of tourists. This place has lot of tourists coming from Germany and Scandinavian countries along with many European people making a trip to this island resort. Ischia has a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters and the best time to visit this island is from May to October. Temperatures can be fairly high during the months of July and August.

 

Finding spots to visit and explore in Italy is not that difficult.  What makes travelling here so simple is not only is there so much to see in so many parts of the country, but it is usually an unproblematic effort.  With rail and state highways throughout the country, a trip to your destination of choice, for the most part, becomes fairly effortless.  You are generally not too far from the ever popular rail line, or if you have decided to try your hand at navigating the roads, the state highways and roads provide a great mode of transportation.  Even with traversing the various mountain ranges, you have a pretty good time finding what

Even without an ancient set of ruins to see, a cathedral to visit, or some centuries-old castle to photograph, the sights of Italy away from the sea are as breathtaking as it is on the coastline.  So much of the country is filled with rolling hills, mountains, and lush scenic rural valleys that you have a hard time not filling your days in one of these scenic landscapes.  Of the inland parts of the country, Tuscany, probably wins the popularity contest.  It's sighted in movies, stories and song.  However, there are many intricate places on the map that rival its beauty yet do not receive its accolades.

 

The first thing that becomes evident once past the entrance gate at the present-day site of the city of Pompeii (fee approximately 10 Euros) is the utter silence that envelopes you. Though tourists, guides and workers here talk as much as anyone else, somehow the ancient streets seem to swallow sound as though it is disappearing into the past. Walking the streets so many people lived - and died - on almost 2000 years ago is a lot like walking into a haunted place. You can almost hear the whispers of the people who walked these streets so long ago... and almost feel them brushing by, their leather sandals treading lightly on the paving stones....

Naples, located in the southern part of Italy in the region of Campania, has the ranking of the third most populated city in Italy, with well over one million inhabitants and is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. Naples sits on the northern edge of the most stunning bay in Italy - the Bay of Naples. The splendid islands of Capri and Ischia and Mount Vesuvius lie within close proximity to the city. With its great cuisine, numerous historic and artistic sights, sunny, hot climate, friendly people, and a marvelous natural setting, Naples has long been a favorite destination for tourists the world over.

Down in South West Italy, the provincial capital town of Salerno in the Campania region is home to Castello di Arechi. Located on the Bonadies Mountain, 300 metres above the Tyrrhenian Sea level, this castle was built in the seventh century on behalf of the Lombard Prince Arechi II who moved the capital of the Dukedom from Benevento to Salerno.

On a hot day, the uphill stroll can seem like a trek up Everest though believe me if you like history and scenery, this local landmark must not be missed. To this day, the castle still dominates and guards over the city.