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Practical guides and tips from Sebastiano, who lives in Agerola, to help you plan hikes and days out between the Path of the Gods, the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii.
Path of the Gods from Agerola: a local's complete guide
Start in Bomerano, 7.8 km and about 2 hours to Nocelle, then Positano. Route, practical tips and how to get back, from the B&B 50 metres from the trailhead.
Read the guide →How to get back to Agerola after the Path of the Gods
From Positano to Agerola by ferry and SITA bus, by bus only or by taxi: times, tips and mistakes to avoid, explained by someone who lives at the trailhead.
Read the guide →Valle delle Ferriere: a short guide to the waterfall trail from Agerola
Waterfalls, prehistoric ferns and old paper mills between Agerola and Amalfi: routes, times, difficulty and what to bring, with tips from a local in Agerola.
Read the guide →Fiordo di Furore on foot: a short guide from Agerola
How to walk down to the Fiordo di Furore from Agerola: trails, steps, times and tips for one of the most photographed beaches on the Amalfi Coast.
Read the guide →Monte Tre Calli and the Lattari peaks: a panoramic hike from Agerola
Monte Tre Calli (1,122 m) above Agerola: views of Positano, Capri and the Gulf of Salerno, the route from Bomerano, difficulty and tips for hikers.
Read the guide →Easy walks in Agerola: viewpoints, castles and woods for everyone
Castello Lauritano, Colonia Montana, Punta Corona park and the Paipo viewpoint: the easiest walks in Agerola, for families and anyone who doesn't hike.
Read the guide →Staying in Agerola to visit the Amalfi Coast: why it's worth it
Amalfi, Positano and Ravello from a cooler, quieter and cheaper base: the pros and cons of staying in Agerola, with distances, transport and practical tips.
Read the guide →How to get to Agerola without a car: from Naples, the airport, Sorrento and Salerno
From Naples airport and station, Sorrento, Salerno and Amalfi to Agerola by SITA bus, Circumvesuviana train and ferry: every way to get here without a car.
Read the guide →Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius from Agerola: how to plan your day
How to visit Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius from Agerola: transport, tickets, one-day itineraries and practical tips to avoid queues and the heat.
Read the guide →When to visit Agerola and the Path of the Gods: a month-by-month guide
The best time for Agerola and the Path of the Gods, month by month: weather, crowds, flowers, ferries and prices, from someone who lives at the trailhead.
Read the guide →What to eat in Agerola: fior di latte, provolone del monaco and mountain flavours
Fior di latte, provolone del monaco DOP, smoked provola and mountain cured meats: what to taste in Agerola and where to buy it, recommended by a local.
Read the guide →Capri as a day trip from Agerola: how to plan it
How to visit Capri in a day from Agerola: the ferry from Amalfi, boat tours, the Blue Grotto, Anacapri and tips for avoiding the crowds.
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