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SEA OF ULYSSES LAND OF THE SIRENS……….
Description of the territory and the walks
Massa Lubrense is virtually triangular in shape – its north – eastern side borders with Sorrento, whilst the other two sides are formed by the Gulf of Salerno and the Bay of Naples , with Punta Campanella at its tip , facing the island of Capri , just 5 km away.
This is one of few areas in Italy, where in such relatively small corner of land , agriculture provides not only a setting for its natural beauty, but also a range of high –quality of products such as lemons , with particularly strong aroma ,utilised as the main ingredient of limoncello of Sorrento, to be found at all the best tables in the world .In the higher areas oil trees abound ;these have always grown here , as their age testifies. It is sad that in Greek times sacrifices were made to the Goddess Minerva using local oil. The oil produced here has a characteristic taste and aroma with distinguish it and give it its high market value, in fact The European Community recognises this product as Denomination of Protect Origin thanks to its unique qualities, as many other products as cheeses or others liquors……
It is a perfect place for a long walks ,which will take You through lemon and olives groves , along mule tracks and footpaths ,through copses of chestnut and oak trees to reach ancient villages, vast uninhabited areas submerged in thick Mediterranean vegetation , lime cliffs dropping steeply down the sea , Saracen watchtowers ,archaeological remains and scenic breathtaking viewpoints .
Even the most expert excursionist used to the beauties of the mountains trails with their snowy peaks and verdant valleys cannot fail to be enchanted by these vast panoramas where the sea and the mountains merge offering magnificent views of the Lattari mountains , the Bay of Naples , and the Gulf of Salerno with their islands and rocks.
You can't miss it !!! .
COUNTRY WALK...
BAIA DI JERANTO
This cove , the first one in the Gulf of Salerno ,represents the centre of the Natural Marine Reserve . It is situated just in front of Olga's Residence. The bay is bounded by Punta Campanella to the west and Punta Penna to the east is very interesting for its flora and its owned and managed by a private trust F.A.I. , but access is in any case free…..
PUNTA CAMPANELLA
The very tip of the Sorrento peninsula , here was the Greek Temple of Athena later dedicated to Minerva . the few ruins visible nowadays belong to a Roman villa of the I-II century . a few meters downhill is the Minerva Tower , built in 1334 and restored in 1567.
OTHER EXCURSIONS:
By boat
CAPRI
The boat is leaving from the beach down Nerano at 9.00 AM , we go to Capri where you will have 2h free time to visit all island, after that we will visit famous “ GROTTA AZZURRA “, and we will stop down the Baia di Jeranto to have some swim…. Return at h17.00
AMALFI – POSITANO
The meeting point is on the beach in Nerano , at 9 AM . We go to Positano and after to Amalfi , you have 2h free time in both places , and in Amalfi we will visit also marvellous “LA GROTTA SMERALDO.”
Return at h17.00.
Public transport
The bus ,which you take directly from bus stop just outside the Olga's Residence, will take you to TERMINI, SANT AGATA or SORRENTO, you need the ticket with you can buy in the Olgas alimentary shop in the square of Nerano or in any Tabacchi the cost is 1 euro.
From station in Sorrento , ( the last stop if you take the bus from Nerano ,) you can take the train which will take you to POMPEI, ERCOLANO, OR NAPLES . To get to NAPLES it takes exactly 1h and 20 minutes and the cost of ticket is euro 3,20 , to Pompei and Ercolano it takes less but it is always the train to NAPLES . The train is every 3 0 minutes.
From the same station you can take the bus with is going to Amalfi and Positano…. |
