The best destinations in Campania
The Campania region is probably most famous for Mt. Vesuvius and the majestic city of Naples, but Campania is so much more. Boasting two of some of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the entire world, one of the most famous archaeological sites, and countless other treasures, Campania merits a holiday dedicated entirely within its borders.
Here are some of Campania’s TOP destinations:
- Naples
- Villa Cimbrone on the Amalfi Coast (SA)
- Oplontis and the Villa Poppea in Torre Annunziata (NA)
- Aragonese Castle on Ischia Island (NA)
- Procida Island (NA)
- Capri Island (NA)
- Pompei (NA)
- Amalfi Coast and the Sentiero degli Dei (SA)
- Castel Nuovo, Angevin Castle (NA)
- Caserta Royal Palace (CE)
- Cilento Coast (SA)
Hiking Along the Path of the Gods on the Amalfi Coast
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What to See in Naples in a Day
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The Island of Capri from a Local’s Perspective
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Italy’s Cilento Coast: Everything You Need to See
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What to See in Naples: Castel Nuovo, the Angevin Castle
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Villa Cimbrone in Ravello on Italy’s Amalfi Coast
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Oplontis and Villa Poppea in Torre Annunziata
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The Aragonese Castle on the Island of Ischia
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Procida Island in the Gulf of Naples
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The Amalfi Coast: Slightly Off the Beaten Path
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Pompei: (Almost) Everything You Need to Know
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Discovering the Caserta Royal Palace
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