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A perfect active break in Cilento National Park T
he Cilento is a stunningly beau- tiful region with some of the best hikes and walks in Italy.
If you dream about southern Italy,
but want to avoid the crowds which have overtaken the Amalfi Coast, here’s an insider’s tip. Just a few miles to the south, the Cilento is one of Italy’s biggest and most diverse national parks, with a World Heritage listing too. Here you’ll fi nd mountains right beside the sea, and charming medieval villages on the hilltops. T e views of the island of Capri and the Amalfi Coast stretched out across the bay, and of picturesque ports fi lled with fi shing boats and small yachts, never fail to impress.
Without the crowds you’ll fi nd more satisfying destinations Cilento is not often mentioned in guidebooks, and is therefore (still) without crowds. A great off -the- beaten-path destination, it’s also a stunningly diverse area, where you
can alternate almost-alpine
hiking with beautiful walks along the seashore. T e area is drenched in mythology,
thanks to its Greek
heritage — the Greek temples of Paestum are a must-visit. Cilento has preserved much of its recent past, including many traditions and of course its authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Despite all this, visitors often fi nd there’s not much reliable infor- mation about the area. It’s a good idea, then, to book a Cilento tour with a trustworthy tour operator that has up-to-date information and good maps. Genius Loci Travel organises tours on behalf of many of the leading walking tour operators worldwide.
Cilento — a paradise for cyclists T e Cilento region also off ers endless possibilities for cycling, from easy to challenging. In an area not yet discov- ered by the masses, you’ll ride on quiet roads, with the choice between coastal scenery and rolling hillsides, punctuated by low mountains, where you’ll be almost by yourself. Genius Loci Travel off ers many diff erent self- guided cycling tours,
from leisurely
rides to more challenging ones, along the coast or inland. With 25 years of experience in the area, this company can plan a perfectly tailored tour.
It’s great for kayaking too With isolated inlets, picturesque fi shing harbours and almost empty beaches, it’s a fi ne destination for sea kayaking. Forget about the Caribbean — the best white sandy beaches can be found here! Discover this authentic part of southern Italy your own way, whether on foot, by bike or in a kayak.
Discover this authentic part of southern Italy Visit:
genius-loci.it Hikes & Walk:
walking-italy.com Cycling Cilento :
cycling-cilento.com Kayak Tours :
italykayaktours.com
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