Today’s blog is a guest post from adventurer Kala Glass.
Southern Italy is just like what you see in the movies and at the same time, it’s something completely different. It has the old world feel, the beautiful countrysides, the celebrity-studded islands, sunny coasts, cities full of sound, and the world’s most dangerous volcano. Here are my ten places to visit in Southern Italy that you won’t want to miss on your trip.
Top 10 Best Places to Visit in Southern Italy
1. Paestum
Located in Salerno, Paestum has some of the most well-preserved ancient Greek temples in the world today and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are three major temples still standing today, and you can walk along the paths of an ancient city that is believed to have been founded back in 600 BC. That’s real old, y’all.
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Paestrum in Italy
2. Napoli (Naples. Not Florida.)
I’m a little biased because I actually lived in Napoli, but there is seriously no other place in the world like it. High rise apartment buildings overflowing with people, small streets curving round and round filled with the sound of Vespas, and Fiats racing through the little big city. Napoli is home to some 4 million people, making it one of the largest cities on the Mediterranean Sea. Most importantly, this is the home of pizza. Real pizza.
Napoli, Italy
3. Sorrento
When I think of Sorrento, I think of delicious, refreshing lemons, as it is known for Limoncello (a drink made from lemon rinds, alcohol, water, and sugar). Sorrento is a popular tourist destination on the Amalfi Drive and it overlooks the Bay of Naples. The sea cliffs make for stunning views – you can see Mount Vesuvius and the Isle of Capri. Also, John Keats used to hang out here. If it’s cool with Keats, it’s cool with me.
Sorrento, Italy
4. Pozzuoli
You’ve probably never heard of this place, unless you’ve memorized some of the random places mentioned in the Bible. Acts 28:13-14 mentions Paul staying in Pozzuoli (Puteoli) while on his way to Rome, traveling by the Appian Way. Pozzuoli is also in the middle of the Phlegaean Fields/Campi Flegrei, which is a large volcano area. It’s a caldera, which means its pretty much underground and underwater. You can sometimes catch a whiff of sulfur, which sounds gross, but it’s actually pretty cool to see the steam rising up out of the ground and boiling mud. In Pozzuoli you will find the third largest amphitheater in Italy, the Flavian Amphitheater, which you can walk around in and explore.
Puzzuoli, Italy
5. Isle of Capri
This place is a dream. And there is a very good chance of having a celebrity sighting here. It is well known for the Blue Grotto, a sea cave with unbelievable blue water, thanks to the sunlight that enters through a small hole in the wall of the cave at the waterline and another hole directly below the entranceway. You can reach Capri by taking a ferry from Napoli and enjoying some shopping, quaint cafes, and a ride on the incline to the top of the island.
Capri Blue Grotto
6. Positano
Another stop along the Amalfi Coast, this village sits on a hill overlooking the coast. It was featured in the movie Under the Tuscan Sun and is another favorite vacation spot for the rich and famous. This is the kind of place that you visit and it doesn’t feel real. Fair warning, the Amalfi road to get to Positano is not kind to those who experience motion sickness.
Positano, Italy
7. Amalfi
The coast is named Amalfi, but there is also a city by the same name (on the Amalfi coast, of course). It’s also another popular vacation destination and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Amalfi is known for paper making and you can buy a variety of handmade paper goods in the local shops. I have a very precious cookbook with handmade paper from Amalfi that holds secret Italian recipes and lots of memories.
Amalfi Coast
8. Caserta
After visiting Caserta, I think I know what it must feel like to be royal. The palace has more than 1,200 rooms. You’ll probably also recognize it from the movies Star Wars (I & II), Mission Impossible III, and Angels & Demons. My favorite part of the Royal Palace is the park located behind it. It is a long alley with cascading fountains leading up to a majestic waterfall and a botanical garden.
Kala at Caserta
9. Pompeii
If you’re going to Southern Italy, this is a must. Mount Vesuvius did some pretty major damage here in AD 79. As a result, this ancient city was covered under ash – which means it has been well preserved. This place is huge. You can spend days walking through the ruins of the city and there are quite a few buildings that you can even go inside. And it goes without saying, this is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Pompeii People
10. Monte Vesuvio (Mount Vesuvius)
The man, the myth, the legend – the world’s most dangerous volcano. Vesuvio is just east of Napoli and a prominent figure in the skyline. It’s erupted many times since it took out Pompeii, the last major eruption being in 1944. The summit of Vesuvio is open to the public and although it cannot be reached by road, there is an established path you can climb. Not only can you look down inside the crater of the infamous volcano, you can also see a stunning view of Naples, Capri, Ischia and part of the Amalfi Coast. Beyond beautiful.
View from the top of Monte Vesuvius
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Kala’s love for traveling started at a young age when she toured around Europe with a musical act. She’s traveled far from her home state of Kentucky to the land down under, hanging out with kangaroos and koalas (Australia) and traipsed all across the US and Europe. When she’s not exploring distant cities, you can find her writing short stories and drinking massive amounts of coffee at local spots in Nashville.
hi,
very nice blog, i found it by making reseach for my summer trip to Italy. So, i would be glad if you can pass me more details for Positano.. About the roads, hotels and beaches..
thanks from Turkey!
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Hi Ecem! We will probably be traveling to Positano in May, so we it will be then before we can personally get more details and pictures posted on it. We will try to find more information for you before then. Best of luck on your trip!
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Our pleasure! Glad it helped.