Touring the Seacoast of Campania by Bike
[Naples Bay - credit: Golden puppy]
Review: An seacoast bike tour along the sea landscape of the bay of Naples
Attractions:?
- Capri
- Ischia
- Amalfi Coast
N° of Days: One week
Highlights: It’s a particular tour. You’ll combine different experiences like biking through romantic and relaxing landscapes. Don’t be scared about your legs fit…this place is so exiting that You won’t feel tired. Many young couples choose this tour to pass new vacations for their honeymoon.
What to Do: You can combine a sport trip with a walk though main natural attractions. You can also relax
in pubs, restaurants and other nightlife attractions
[Capri - credit: J.Salmoral]
1° Capri, in the southern part of the Bay of Naples
Natural Attractions
- Grotta Azzurra (Blue Grotto), a cavern where sunlights reflect through the underwater opening.
- I Faraglioni, three jutting limestone formations that rise from the sea off the Punta Tragara.
- Mount Solaro, the highest point on Capri. Beautiful views of the island and of all the surrounding areas.
Historic Attractions
- Villa Jovis remains, the most magnificent of twelve villas built by Tiberius Emperor
- Piazza della Vittoria
Relax: Capri is high level peaceful side, the best for a relaxing vacation
[Amalfi - credit: jordics]
2° Tour of the Amalfi Coast Attractions
You will bike through one of the most famous italian coasts and will visit:
- Amalfi
- Positano
- Ravello
- Sorrento, where you can take the ferryboat to go in the island of Capri
- Eremo(hermitage) to enjoy the wonderful view over the Gulf of Naples
- Luna Convento (Franciscan Convent)
- Church of Santa Maria Maggiore
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sorrow (Sancturio Maria Santissima Addolorata)
Road Conditions: The terrain is hilly
Suggested Bike: Mountain bike
Skill Level: Many bikers protrude some difficults that can make this adventure more exciting:
- I would NOT suggest cycling along this road, it’s NARROW and busy!
- If you are a fit and experienced cyclist, you probably would not find the Amalfi Coast road too daunting. Between Positano and Amalfi it is reasonably level, climbing to perhaps 100-150 meters above sea level in places, then descending to sea level again - but not too steep.
- Off the beaten track will probably mean inland, away from the coast road, and this will be more difficult on a bike.
- Cycling would be hard, although I have seen cyclists there with all the lycra racing gear on. It would also take up several time and energy and you’d be too knackered out to enjoy it all once you get there.
Safety: To be realist this is a high car traffic place. Here is a cyclist experience:
- The erratic traffic is a serious safety risk for a cyclist
- Smog/smoke from buses and trucks would reduce my enjoyment
- It is steep. But safety is my number one issue.
- Be careful: the roads are narrow and when two tour bus are trying to pass each other there is no room for error.
[Ischia Bay - credit: Caleb Los]
3° Ischia
Ischia is a volcanic island at the northern end of the Gulf of Naples.
Attractions:
- Aragonese Castle, on a rock near the island.
- La Mortella Gardens
Skill Level: Easy, your tour will enjoy of a relaxing atmosphere
Bike Roads: Easy to bike
