Around 400 metres above Punta Campanella along the
steep climb up the ridge towards Monte San Costanzo, you come to a small
plateau. In the winter, when the vegetation is scarce or in the aftermath of a
bush fire (there was one just weeks ago), the old dry stone wall terracing is
very evident, giving you some idea of what it must have been like years ago
when the locals maintained and cultivated the land. Nowadays, all that remains are
the tumble-down walls crisscrossing the surface. In the spring and summer these
are virtually hidden firstly by a sea of pink asphodels, then by a variety of
grasses and a myriad of wild flowers. It is an area loved by butterflies and
myself.
Walk towards the edge of the plateau overlooking the sea to admire views of the Amalfi Coast, Li Galli islands, the chapel of San Costanzo perched on its hill top and on a very clear day, the Salento coast stretching into the distance far away.
Choose a rock and enjoy the peace and quiet of this special place. Or wander around, admiring the huge variety of flowers, the lizards, the butterflies and when you are lucky, you may see dragonflies hovering in the air or posing on a twig.
Walk towards the edge of the plateau overlooking the sea to admire views of the Amalfi Coast, Li Galli islands, the chapel of San Costanzo perched on its hill top and on a very clear day, the Salento coast stretching into the distance far away.
You don’t necessarily have to face the climb to reach
this spot. However I would recommend it for the fantastic views of the Bay of
Jeranto along the way. You can also take the easy way setting off towards the
end of the road after Monte San Costanzo where there is a path leading off to
the right.
Following this you will come to an ugly cement platform compensated by the views towards S.Maria Annunziata and Massa Lubrense, Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples in the background, before descending to the left towards Vetavole.
Following this you will come to an ugly cement platform compensated by the views towards S.Maria Annunziata and Massa Lubrense, Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples in the background, before descending to the left towards Vetavole.
Choose a rock and enjoy the peace and quiet of this special place. Or wander around, admiring the huge variety of flowers, the lizards, the butterflies and when you are lucky, you may see dragonflies hovering in the air or posing on a twig.
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