is rocky, with many small inlets. The water is clear and there are several fishing villages.
Beaches:
Praiano, Conca dei Marini, Marina d’Albori, Cetara, Erchie. Most beaches here are private, but a few free ones can be reached on foot or by pedalo.
Walking:
Raito, Minori....
is hilly inland with huge beaches of fine golden sand, often bordered by pine forest. Most of its beaches fly a Blue Flag. It is an ideal place for water sports enthusiasts.
Beaches:
Paestum, Agropoli, Baia di Trentova, Ogliastro Marina, Palinuro....
Walking:
Punta Licosa, Cilento National Park.
In a region where art is all around, an ‘Arte Card’ comes in handy. Arte Card is a pass, valid for 3 or 7 days, giving access to museums, archaeological and tourist sites at discounted rates. It also entitles the holder to free travel to these places. They can be purchased at railway stations, newsagents and airports.
The best way to explore this region is by car. Cars can be hired at Naples airport or in the cities themselves. Parking tickets can be purchased from newsagents and tobacconists. If you only plan to stay in Naples, however, there will be no need as the city and its suburbs have an excellent public transport network. There are underground, tram, train and bus services as well as ferries to the nearby islands. Incidentally, Naples underground has recently received a much praised artistic overhaul of its stations.
If you plan to stay on the Amalfi coast, SITA buses provide a reliable and comfortable alternative means of discovering the area. The coast can be congested, especially in summer. From April, a frequent boat service known as ‘Metro del Mare’ serves the coast, linking Positano, Amalfi, Naples, Palinuro, Salerno and Capri.
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