Walking in Italy

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Northern Italy is formed by 2 areas:

• North-West: Aosta Valley, Piedmont, Lombardy, Liguria
• North-East: Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Emilia-Romagna

The best outdoor activity regions

• The Italian Alps that cover 6 regions:
• Aosta Valley. Full of skiing resorts. The region has Alpine glaciers, high peak mountains like the Gran Paradiso, the Mont Blanc and the Monte Rosa. There are also cross-country skiing circuits, the ice-skating rinks and, in summer, lots of itineraries for hikers and bikers.
• Piedmont.
• Friuli Venezia Giulia. The Alpine territory includes: the Carnia, the Julian Alps, the Friulian Dolomites of Valcellina. In the summer the region is an hot spot for hikes and walks in natural areas.
• Veneto is a region in the north-east of Italy. In Veneto there are the greatest natural beauties. A good examples are the Dolomites and their alpine tows in the surroundings. To visit:
• Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol is a region in Northern Italy. It consists of two provinces: Trento and Bolzano (Bozen). The region is very famous for the presence of the Dolomites mountains and the Stelvio National park. The Alpine territory includes: the Adamello-Presanella, Cevedale, the Brenta Dolomites, the Val di Fassa Dolomites, the Lagorai and the Pale di S.Martino chains.
• Lombardy is the richest region of Italy. Its capital is Milan.  Worth a visit: Pavia and Mantua
• The Dolomites (Dolomiti) are a section of the Alps mountain chain. Surely these mountains are the most beautiful in the Alps. They are famous tourist destination for:
• The presence of winter resorts
• The possibility to practice outdoor activities during the other months (Trekking, Climbing, Mountain biking)
• Liguria and the 5 terre. The Cinque Terre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's among the most popular tourist areas of Italy. It's a region formed by five coastal villages in the province of La Spezia (Liguria region).
• Emilia Romagna, Bologna and the Apennines. The Emilia Romagna is one of the richest Italian regions. The capital is Bologna, famous for its cuisine tradition.

Travel Ideas

Bicycle tours

• Around the Po river - From Milano to Verona - A 8 days self guided bicycle trip from April to October for a total of 349 Km
• From Parma to Venezia or Ravenna - A 3 to 9 days independent bicycle tour
• Emilia Romagna in farm house - A 8 days cycling tour of km 333 available from 23/03 to 22/06 and from 07/09 to 26/10
• Vandelli the Dukes road in Mountain bike (Also available for trekking) - A 7 days self guided biking tour from April to October Total Km 146
• From the Dolomites to Trieste - An easy 8 days self guided tour of 310 KM
• South Tyrol…just so - A self guided bike tour of 8 days for 270 KM
• From the Dolomites to Venice - An easy 8 days self guided Biking tour of 280 KM
• From the Dolomites to the Lake Garda - An easy 7 days independent cycling tour of 260 KM

Trekking tours

• Via Romea, the Pilgrim's way - An easy 8 days hiking tour from April to October
• From Bozen to Venice - An easy independent tour of 7 days
• Hiking in the heart of South Tyrol - An easy 8 days trekking tour
• Hiking in the Dolomites natural parks - An easy 8 days self guided trekking

Skiing

• Cross Country ski safari in the Dolomites - A 8 days individual tour of 45-110 KM

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The Emilia Romagna is one of the richest Italian regions. The capital is Bologna, known for its cuisine and traditions.

The main sights and cities to visit while travel in Emilia Romagna are:

Piacenza. It boasts a great number of historical palaces, often characterized by splendid gardens.

• Piazza Cavalli and the façade of Il Gotico, Piacenza.
• Church of Sant'Antonino, patron of Piacenza.
• The Renaissance church of San Sisto.
• Palazzo Comunale. It is one of the best preserved examples of Medieval civic building in northern Italy.
• Palazzo Farnese.
• Palazzo Landi, built in the Middle Ages.
• Palazzo Costa.
• Palazzo Somaglia.
• Palazzo Scotti, housing the Museum of Natural History.
• Palazzo dei Mercanti (17th century), the current Town Hall.

Salsomaggiore Terme, is located in the province of Parma. It's famous for the therapeutic properties of its sodium mineral waters. Salsomaggiore is also the place where every September the Miss Italy beauty pageant takes place. To see:

• The terme.
• The central square with its clothing shops
• The main centre of the town

Parco del Delta del Po (Po River national park). It is an unique territory. It joins together a terrestrial Park, a fluvial Park, and a coastal Park. There is an extraordinary biodiversity characterized by the presence of more than 280 bird species.

• Parco del Delta del Po Emilia - Romagna Via Cavour, 11 44022 Comacchio – FE
• Phone: 0533 314003 - fax 0533 318007
• www.parcodeltapo.it

Parma is a city famous for its architecture and the fine countryside around it. Main sights:

• Churches
• The Romanesque Cathedral
• The Baptistery
• Church of Saint John the Evangelist of Parma
• Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Steccata.
• The Benedictine Monastery of San Paolo
• The Gothic church of San Francesco del Prato
• Palaces
• The Palazzo della Pilotta
• The Ducal Palace
• The Palazzo del Comune
• The Palazzo del Governatore
• The Bishop's Palace
• Ospedale Vecchio ("Old Hospital")

In Reggio Emilia the main sights to visit are:

• Religious buildings
• The Cathedral
• The Basilica di San Prosperoe
• The Baroque Basilica della Ghiara
• The small Baroque Christ's Oratory
• The church of St. Augustine
• The church of St. Peter
• The church of St. Francis
• The church of St. Stephen
• The church of San Giovannino
• Palaces and other buildings
• Palazzo Ducale
• Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo
• Palazzo Comunale
• Palazzo Magnani
• The Neo-Classical Teatro Municipale

Modena is another big city of Emilia Romagna. Main sights to visit are:

• The Cathedral and the Ghirlandina, an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• The Gothic campanile
• The Ducal Palace, that hosts the Accademia Militare di Modena, the Military Museum and a precious Library.
• Communal Palace is currently the Town Hall of Modena.
• The Palace Museum houses the main museums of Modena

Bologna is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. The historical center of Bologna is rich of important Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque artistic monuments:

• The basilica of San Petronio
• San Pietro Cathedral
• Santo Stefano basilica
• San Domenico basilica
• San Francesco basilica
• Santa Maria dei Servi basilica
• San Giacomo Maggiore basilica
• Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca
• San Michele in Bosco
• San Paolo the Great, basilica

Ferrara is a town surrounded by more than 9 kilometres of ancient walls built in the 15th and 16th centuries

• The most prominent building is the square Castello Estense, in the centre of the town
• Near it is the hospital of Santa Anna
• The Palazzo del Municipio
• Among the finest palaces is Palazzo dei Diamanti, house of the National Picture Gallery
• The Cathedral
• The church of San Francesco
• The Renaissance church of San Cristoforo

The main sights of Ravenna are:

• Neonian Baptistery
• Mausoleum of Galla Placidia
• Arian Baptistry
• Archiepiscopal Chapel
• Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
• Mausoleum of Theodoric
• Basilica of San Vitale
• Basilica of Sant' Apollinare in Classe
• The St. Francis basilica
• The National Museum.

Travel Ideas

Cycling holidays

From Parma to Venezia or Ravenna

A 3 to 9 days independent bicycle tour

• Saturday: arrival in Parma
• Sunday: Parma – Reggio Emilia 48 km
• Monday: Reggio Emilia – Carpi – Modena 65 km
• Tuesday: Modena – Vignola – Monteveglio km
• Wednesday: Monteveglio – Bologna 30 km – train to Ferrara
• Thursday: Ferrara – Comacchio 60 km OR Thursday: Ferrara – Taglio di Po 67 km
• Friday: Comacchio – Ravenna 55 km OR Friday: Taglio di Po – Chioggia 35 km
• Saturday: departure OR Saturday: Chioggia – Venezia 18 km Sunday: departure

Emilia Romagna in farm house

A 8 days cycling tour of km 333 available from 23/03 to 22/06 and from 07/09 to 26/10

• Sunday: arrival in Pontenure (PC) Individual arrival at the farmhouse in Pontenure (Piacenza).
• Monday: Pontenure (PC) – Colorno (PR) 69 km
• Tuesday: Colorno (PR) – Parma – Canali (RE) 55 km
• Wednesday: Canali (RE) – Reggio Emilia – Carpi (MO) 47 km
• Thursday: Carpi (MO) – Modena – Monteveglio (BO) 65km
• Friday: Monteveglio - Bologna 30 km – train to Ferrara - S. Egidio 12 km
• Saturday: S. Egidio (FE) – Ravenna 80 or 55 km
• Sunday: departure After breakfast, end of the tour.

Vandelli the Dukes road in Mountain bike (Also available for trekking)

A 7 days self guided bikig tour from April to October Total Km 146

• Day 1: Arrival in Sassuolo/Modena
• Day 2: Sassuolo – Pavullo 40 km +800
• Day 3: Pavullo – La Santona 25 km +700
• Day 4: La Santona - S.Pellegrino in Alpe 21 km +400
• Day 5: S.Pellegrino in Alpe – Vagli 33 km +330
• Day 6: Vagli – Marina di Massa 27 km + 1000
• Day 7: Marina di Massa and the Tyrrhenian Sea, departure

Hiking Holidays

Via Romea, the Pilgrim's way

An easy 8 days hiking tour from April to October

• Day 1: arrival in Bologna
• Day 2: Transfer to Tolè – Castel d’Aiano
• Day 3: Castel d’Aiano – Rocca Corneta
• Day 4: Rocca Corneta – Fanano
• Day 5: Fanano - Ospitale
• Day 6: Ospitale – S. Marcello Pistoiese
• Day 7: Transfer to Pistoia and Florence, visit of the city
• Day 8: Florence, departure

How to get there and move around

• There are international airports in Rimini, Bologna, Parma and Forlì.
• Trains and roads run the length of the Po river to the coast from Milan, linking the airports and the resorts.

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Places worth a visit

Lombardy is the richest region of Italy. Its capital is Milan.

The main cities are:

Pavia in the south-western Lombardy. The city is near the Ticino river. It's the capital of agricultural products including wine, rice, cereals, and dairy products.

• Pavia's most famous landmark is the Certosa, a monastery founded in 1396.
• Cathedral of Pavia (Duomo di Pavia)
• San Michele Maggiore (St. Michael)
• Basilica of San Pietro in Ciel d'Oro ("St. Peter in Golden Sky")
• The Renaissance church of Santa Maria di Canepanova
• The University of Pavia, founded in 1361
• The medieval Towers

Mantua (Mantova) is a city surrounded on three sides by artificial lakes created during the 12th century. The three lakes are called Lago Superiore, Lago di Mezzo, and Lago Inferiore

• The Palazzo Te (1525-1535). It hosts the Museo Civico
• The Palazzo Ducale, famous residence of the Gonzaga family.
• The Basilica of Sant'Andrea
• The Duomo
• The Palazzo degli Uberti
• The Torre della Gabbia ("Cage Tower")

Milan (Milano) is the most important city in Italy.

• Museums
• Pinacoteca di Brera.
• Pinacoteca Ambrosiana.
• The Sforzesco Castle.
• Museo del Duomo (Museum of the Cathedral).
• Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology.
• Churches
• The Duomo, in Duomo Square, is Milan's main cathedral, a massive late Gothic church.
• Saint Mary of the Graces ('Santa Maria delle Grazie').
• Other sights
• La Scala Theatre, one of the most renowned opera house in the world.
• Galleria Vittorio Emanuele
• Porta Ticinese and the surrounding area.
• I Navigli is the location where many night spots are open till late.

The garda lake is the largest lake in Italy. It is a popular travel destination for those who visit the regions between Venice and Milan.  The lake was formed by the Alpine glaciers at the end of the last ice age.  It's the hiker's paradise.

Travel Ideas

Around the Po river - From Milano to Verona

A 8 days self guided bicycle trip from April to October for a total of 349 Km

• Day 1: Milan
• Day 2: Milan – Pavia (38 or 65 km)
• Day 3: Pavia – Piacenza (ca. 40 km)
• Day 4: Piacenza – Salsomaggiore (ca. 59 km)
• Day 5: Salsomaggiore – Casalmaggiore (ca. 76 km)
• Day 6: Casalmaggiore – Mantova (ca. 52 km)
• Day 7: Mantova – Verona (ca. 57 km)
• Day 8: departure

From the Dolomites to the Garda lake

A 7 days biking tour of 260 KM

• 1st day: Individual arrival in Hochpustertal (possibility to make a short tour of 20 km )
• 2nd day: Hochpustertal-Brixen/Bressanone (approx. 56-68 km)
• 3rd day: Brixen/Bressanone – Bozen/Bolzano (approx. 43 km)
• 4th day: Meran/Merano - Bozen/Bolzano (approx. 40 km)
• 5th day: Bozen/Bolzano – Trento (approx. 65 km)
• 6th day: Trento - Riva/Lake Garda (approx. 45 km)
• 7th day: Individual departure

How to get there and move around

• Milan is serviced by two airports, Malpensa and Linate .
• There are also smaller airports in Brescia (Montichiari airport) and Bergamo (Orio al Serio airport).
• Road and train links connect the region with Switzerland and the rest of European countries.

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Apulia is a region in south-eastern Italy on the Adriatic Sea. It's the heel of the Italian "boot" (Also called Salento peninsula)

The region is rich of natural resources and parks.

• The main is the Gargano. It offers different natural environments and It's a place where find the routes of migratory birds between Europe and Africa.

The Gargano's coast is formed by gorgeous natural caves and arcs.

It's the ideal place for bikers. The territory is rich of roads that circle the mountain.

• Inland on the mountain there is the Forest Umbra, a protected beech, oak, and pine forest with trails and campsites.
• In the coastal villages there are Greek villages like Rodi, Peschici, and Vieste.
• Another great sight is Monte Sant'Angelo, a town in the province of Foggia on the southern slopes of Monte Gargano.

The town is famous for the presence of the Sanctuary of Monte Sant'Angelo, built in the 13th century by Charles I of Anjou.

Other sights of the town are:

• The Castle of Monte Sant'Angelo
• The Tomb of Rothari (Baptistry of San Giovanni in Tumba).
• The church of Santa Maria Maggiore (11th-12th centuries).
• The Abbey of Pulsano
• Alberobello (an UNESCO world heritage site) is another well known tourist sight in Apulia. It's the Capital of the Trulli, unique buildings present only in Apulia.
• Ostuni is a small city in the province of Brindisi. The town is known for its nearby pristine beaches, olive and grape business. The landscape is dominated by olive trees.

Travel Ideas

The spur of the Mediterranean

A 8 days self guided hiking trip

• Day 1: Individual arrival in Bari, visit of the city, transfer in Ostuni and accommodation
• Day 2: Ostuni – Hermitage of San Biagio – Transfer in Alberobello
• Day 3: Valle d’Itria: Martina Franca – Locorotondo and Alberobello
• Day 4: Matera and National Park of the Murgia
• Day 5: National Park of the Gargano and Monte S.Angelo
• Day 6: Foresta Umbra – Transfer and visit of Vieste, return in Monte S.Angelo
• Day 7: Gargano promontory – Hermitage of Pulsano – Bari
• Day 8: transfer in Bari and departure

Apulia - The heart of Mediterranean

An easy 8 days self guided bicycle tour of approx. 300 km

• 1st day: Individual arrival at the hotel in Alberobello.
• 2nd day: Alberobello – Ostini (approx. 40 km)
• 3rd day: Ostuni – Manduria/surroundings (approx. 47 km)
• 4th day: Manduria/surroundings – Gallipoli (approx. 65 km)
• 5th day: Gallipoli - Santa Maria di Leuca (approx. 45 km)
• 6th day: Santa Maria di Leuca – Otranto (approx. 52 km)
• 7th day: Otranto – Lecce (approx. 60 km)
• 8th day: Individual departure or extension of your stay

How to get there and move around

By plane

• Bari Palese international airport has flights to national and international destinations.
• Brindisi airport there are flights to Switzerland, UK and Italian destinations.

By train - Train from Rome can take about 6 hours.

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The Abruzzi region is the richest natural parks area of Italy. It's in the central Italy, 70 miles east of Rome.

The Main attraction of Abruzzi are mountains. Great during winter periods…but awesome during sprint, summer and autumn.

The National park of Abruzzi is the most ancient among the Parks of the Apennine mountains.

The park is a great example of sustainable tourism.

• It's protects some of the most important species of the Italian fauna:
• Marsican Brown Bear
• Abruzzi Chamois
• Wolf
• The territory is fully covered by beech tree woods.
• It rebuilds the original food chains between the original fauna.
• It join together the conservation of the natural environment with the social-economic development of the local communities.
• In the park are available visitors centers, faunistic areas and a big network of paths for hikers.

The main town of the park is Pescasseroli.

• Pescasseroli is a town in the province of L'Aquila, in Southern Abruzzo.
• It's a summer and winter resort and headquarter of the Abruzzo National Park.
• The main sight to visit in the town is the Abbey of Sts. Peter and Paul, founded around 1100.

Travel Ideas

Trekking in the National Park of Abruzzo

A 7 days self guided tour available from June to September

• Day 1: individual arrival in Civitella Alfedena
• Day 2: excursion to Lago Vivo
• Day 3: excursion to Gole del Sangro and Lago di Barrea
• Day 4: excursion to Val di Rose
• Day 5: excursion to Camosciara and Pescasseroli
• Day 6: excursion to Monte Marsicano
• Day 7: Departure

How to get there and move around

• There is an international airport (Abruzzo International ) in Pescara, the capital of Abruzzo.
• By car and Bus you can reach Abruzzo by the freeways A-24 and A-25 from Rome.
• Abruzzo can also be reached by train from Rome's Termini rail station.

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Park Authority: Ente Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise

• Headquarters: Viale Santa Lucia - 67032 Pescasseroli (AQ)
• Tel.: 0863/91131
• Website
• Provinces: L'Aquila, Frosinone, Isernia

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The Mezzogiorno (southern Italy), is litterary different in respect to the Northern one. It's formed by Basilicata, Campania, Calabria, Apulia, and Sicily.

Insular Italy includes two major islands (Sicily and Sardinia) plus a great number of archipelagoes and minor islands.

The territory is different

• Hill
• Country
• Sea
• Ancient towns
• Little islands

Worth a visit

• Campania and the Amalfi coast, famous for the presence of art, history and nature.
• Sicily and its 2 volcanoes: Etna and Stromboli
• Apulia and Gargano, the heel of the Italian "boot", rich of natural parks.
• The national park of Abruzzo, the region with the highest density of natural parks of Italy.
• Sardinia and the "Grand canyon of Europe".
• Italy's volcanoes: Vesuvius, Mt. Etna and Stromboli

Travel Ideas

Trekking in the National Park of Abruzzo - A 7 days self guided tour available from June to September

• Day 1: individual arrival in Civitella Alfedena
• Day 2: excursion to Lago Vivo
• Day 3: excursion to Gole del Sangro and Lago di Barrea
• Day 4: excursion to Val di Rose
• Day 5: excursion to Camosciara and Pescasseroli
• Day 6: excursion to Monte Marsicano
• Day 7: Departure

The spur of the Mediterranean - A 8 days self guided hiking trip

• Day 1: Individual arrival in Bari, visit of the city, transfer in Ostuni and accommodation
• Day 2: Ostuni – Hermitage of San Biagio – Transfer in Alberobello
• Day 3: Valle d’Itria: Martina Franca – Locorotondo and Alberobello
• Day 4: Matera and National Park of the Murgia
• Day 5: National Park of the Gargano and Monte S.Angelo
• Day 6: Foresta Umbra – Transfer and visit of Vieste, return in Monte S.Angelo
• Day 7: Gargano promontory – Hermitage of Pulsano – Bari
• Day 8: transfer in Bari and departure

8 days Self guided Trek - Naples, Capri Pompeii and the Amalfi coast - A medium difficulty trekking available all the year

• The tour begins in Naples where you'll stay for the first 3 nights.
• From here you will take the ferryboat to Procidia and for Capri in the gulf of Naples.
• Visit to Pompeii and then to Agerola.
• From there you can explore Amalfi, Positano and Ravello.

8 Days Self Guided Walking tour - The Aeolian Islands and MT Etna - A medium difficulty trip available from April to October

• Day 1: Arrival and accommodation in Catania, visit of the city
• Day 2: Transfer to the Aeolian Islands, trekking on Lipari island. Night in Lipari
• Day 3: Hydrofoil to Vulcano, hiking up to the crater and tour of the rim. Night in Lipari
• Day 4: Hydrofoil to Stromboli. Trekking to 400 mt to see the "Sciara del Fuoco"
• Day 5: Relax in the morning and trek on the top of the volcano at the sun set
• Day 6: Hydrofoil to Milazzo and transfer to the southern side of Mt Etna. Short walk, dinner and night
• Day 7: The summit craters of Mt Etna (3350 mt).
• Day 8: Transfer to Catania airport.

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The Amalfi coast is a region in the South of Italy (Campania region). It's a stretch of coastline at the south of the Sorrentine Peninsula (Province of Salerno) that goes from Positano to Vietri sul Mare. It's a typical Mediterranean region listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Tourists like to call it as "A wonderful pearl rich of history, culture and gastronomical traditions".

The towns lying on the Amalfi Coast are mostly fishing sea-villages. 

• Vietri sul Mare
• Maiori
• Ravello
• Amalfi [The base point for all tourist activities]
• Positano [The most exclusive resort of the area]
• Furore
• Catrella
• Agerola
• Sorrento

The most beautiful sights to see are:

• The Dome (the cathedral) in Amalfi
• The church of Santa Maria Assunta in Positano
• Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo in Ravello

In the nearby woth a visit:

• The city of Naples [The main city of the region]
• The Ischia island [Ischia is the largest island in the bay of Naples rich of volcanic thermal spas and beaches]
• The Mt. Vesuvius [An ancient volcano that destroyed the city of Pompeii. It is a currently dormant volcano]
• Hercolaneoum and Pompeii [Ancient Roman ruins. Pompeii is an outdoor museum of the ancient Roman settlement]
• Capri [The paradise for hikers full of idyllic pathways]

Travel Ideas

Here a list of holiday ideas to visit the Amalfi coast and don't lose its main sights.

8 days Free guided Bike tour - Naples, Capri and the Amalfi coast

A 135 km medium difficulty tour available from March to October
The tour begins in Naples where you'll stay for the first 2 nights. Then you'll leave Naples to visit Hercolaneoum, Mt. Vesuvius and the achaeological sites of Pompeii. After having reached Vetri sul Mare, a complete tour of the Amalfi coast: Amalfi, Positano, Ravello and Sorrento where you'll take the ferryboat to visit the isle of Capri.
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8 days Self guided Trek - Naples, Capri Pompeii and the Amalfi coast

A medium difficulty trekking available all the year
The tour begins in Naples where you'll stay for the first 3 nights. From here you will take the ferryboat to Procidia and for Capri in the gulf of Naples. Visit to Pompeii and then to Agerola. From there you can explore Amalfi, Positano and Ravello.
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Weather

The Amalfi Coast enjoys a climate that is among the mildest in Italy. The temperature falls between 10°C (50°F) in winter and 31°C (90°F) in summer.

How to get there and move around

• The simplest way to get in the Amalfi coast is by Airplane. The nearest airport is Naples Capodichino [#].
• From Rome the best way to get ther is by train [To Naples or to Salerno ]
• An alternative option is to take a bus all the way from Rome [Outside Tiburtina station ]. The telephone number for information is (+39) 06 4424 9519).

Find more:

• Sita bus to arrive/move to/from Amalfi [#]
• To move oround the region Circumvesuviana (800/181313. 
• Ferries: Travelmar (tel. +39 089 872950) run connections between Salerno, Minori, Amalfi, Positano and Sorrento.

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Tourist offices: Visitor Information for the Amalfi Coast. Azienda Autonoma di Cura, Soggiorno e Turismo (Corso Reppubliche Marinare 27, Amalfi. 089/871107).

Events

• Sorrento Summer of Music – from July to September
• Incontri Internazionali del Cinema di Sorrento – December
• Wagner Music Festival - from June to September - Ravello
• Festa di Sant’Andrea – November, January and June - Amalfi
• Regatta of the Ancient Maritime Republics – May/June - Amalfi