Our itinerary winds along this portion of the Tyrrhenian Sea and fills with enchanting Greek-Roman ruins, thermal springs and stunning views where magic seems to be everywhere, from hilltop sunsets to Michelin cuisine.

The paradox of the Phlegraean Fields is to have paradisiacal beauties in an almost demonic place, unknown to the majority of tourists. Phlegraean Fields means "Burning Fields" and is the name that the ancients gave to the area that today includes the municipalities of Pozzuoli, Quarto, Bacoli and Monte di Procida, and which is located a few kilometers from Naples.

In these lands, nature has given its best, combining the beauty of the sea with the disturbing charm of the volcanoes. But man too seems to have been tempted to make the Phlegraean Fields a unique and superb land.

The Romans built aqueducts, amphitheaters and villas of a clearly perceptible beauty still today, without forgetting the myth of the Aeneid, set by Virgil in the Phlegraean Fields. And it was also in these parts that Hercules killed Cacus the giant with his bare hands, during the atonement of his labors.

The proximity to Naples makes it an ideal summer base for venturing into the city.

Gardens full of citrus fruits, secret coves where a crystalline sea breaks and a hinterland that smells of Mediterranean scrub. The Amalfi Coast should be on anyone's holiday wish list. Unique for its microclimate that offers summers mitigated by the sea breeze and famous for its fishing villages, each one different from the other. Perched on rock spurs or on the sea.

Overlooking the Gulf of Salerno, the Amalfi Coast extends over about 40 km of coastline overlooking the sea, from Vietri sul Mare to Positano, where it joins the Sorrento peninsula. In between: Cetara, Maiori, Minori, Ravello, Scala, Atrani, Furore and Conca dei Marini.

A holiday destination since the early twentieth century, the Amalfi Coast was elected by the British upper class and aristocracy as the ideal place to spend the winter. But even before the English, Boccaccio in the Decameron exalted its gardens, fountains and small towns.

From Agropoli to Sapri there is a succession of bays and beaches, caves and inlets awarded with flying colors. It is the cleanest sea in Campania, in the Unesco list of Biosphere Reserves since 1997, as confirmed by Legambiente.

Comfortable beaches for families and hidden coves, often accessible only by sea, a paradise for divers and lonely spirits. Here and there small ports, wooden boats and old fishermen reminiscent of Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea. It is said that right on a beach in Acciaroli, not in Cuba, the American writer met the sailor who inspired his character.

From Acciaroli the journey continues south, on state road 267 towards Capo Palinuro, passing through the town of Pioppi, the cradle of the Mediterranean diet. The road runs along the sea and crosses the most touristic and exploited coastal stretch; but just reach Pisciotta to fill your eyes with beauty.

Powerful centenary olive trees announce the village of the best extra virgin olive oil in Cilento; the historic village is a maze of alleys and stairs with ancient buildings that reveal internal courtyards and gardens.

Planning your trip

Whether it's a cultural/shopping trekking in Naples or hiking the Amalfi Coast and the Cilento surrouned by amazing views, we can suggest how to organise them on your own or help you in sorting out a private guide if you wish to dig deeper with any particular site such as the Royal Palace and the Park of Caserta, the archaeological areas of ​​Pompeii and Herculaneum, Paestum and Pozzuoli. .

For Divers - Discover the Submerged Archaeological Park of Baia

The Submerged Archaeological Park of Baia is one of the most fascinating scenarios to be explored underwater, it is a bit like truly discovering Atlantis,here, you can, moving the sand, discover magnificent mosaics or marble stairs.

Kayak Excursions

Excursions on trasparent kayaks to enjoy a fun day combining history and coastal beauty.

Fishing Anchovies the traditional way

In the splendid scenery of Capo Palinuro, the Menaica fishing is an ancient fishing technique that developed throughout the Mediterranean Sea at the time of the ancient Greeks. Marulivo hotels

The peculiarity of this technique is in the fishing net, which is called "menaica". In fact, this net catches only the largest anchovies, and these nervous and darting ones get agitated and quickly lose most of their blood.

The fishermen pull the net by hand on the surface and extract the fishes one by one, clean them directly from the entrails and head, and put them in wooden boxes. No refrigerant or ice are used for shore transportation. In fact, the anchovies are immediately processed, first washing them in brine, and then placed in traditional terracotta jars, alternating with layers of salt.

Hotel Marulivo organises 3-hour fishing excursions where you will assist in pulling the nets. The fisherman will tell anecdotes and legends related to the sea and the fishing experience, for a better understanding of this marine adventure.

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