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Positano, Amalfi Coast

THE SOUTH –
3 Naples 
NAPLES, AMALFI • Mount Vesuvius
COAST & PUGLIA

Naples is a fascinating mix of old-world charm
with a modern edge. Discover the Mediterranean
beauty of the Amalfi Coast and the dramatic
cliffs at Sorrento. Head north to historic Pompeii,
south to Capri and west for scenic countryside. GULF OF NAPLES
Puglia, the southern region forming the heel of Lattari Mountains
Italy’s ‘boot’, is known for its white-washed hill Regional Park
towns, ‘trulli’ stone houses and hundreds of
kilometres of Mediterranean coastline.
2 Positano 4 Amalfi
SEE 1 Sorrento
• See the ancient ruins of Pompeii
• Discover prehistoric dinosaur footprints at the
Alta Murgia National Park in Apulia
DO Capri 5
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
• Take a boat ride to Capri’s Blue Grotto
ATTRACTION
• Listen to folk music and eat fresh produce at
Piazza Liberta in Ostuni HOTELS PAGE

EAT & DRINK 1 Antico Palazzo Scala Sorrento ◆◆◆◆ 41
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Grand Hotel Excelsior ◆◆◆◆
• Sip on a signature cocktail at Franco’s Bar at 1 Grand Hotel La Favorita ◆◆◆◆◆ 41
Positano’s Le Sirenuse hotel 5 Grand Hotel Quisisana ◆◆◆◆◆ 40
• Try some famous gelato at Pasticceria Natale, 3 Grand Hotel Vesuvio ◆◆◆◆◆ 40
Lecce 1 Hotel Antiche Mura ◆◆◆◆ 41
4 Hotel Aurora ◆◆◆◆ 42
• Savour the flavours of buffalo mozzarella at Inn 2 Hotel Buca di Bacco ◆◆◆◆ 42
Bufalito Taverna in Sorrento 5 Hotel Caesar Augustus ◆◆◆◆ 40
2 Hotel Conca d’Oro ◆◆◆◆ 42
WHAT’S ON 5 Hotel Excelsior Parco ◆◆◆◆◆ 40
4 Hotel Fontana ◆◆◆ 42
Napoli Film Festival 1 Hotel Gardenia ◆◆◆ 41
25 to 27 May 1 Hotel Mediterraneo ◆◆◆◆ 41
Sant’Anna Feast, Sorrento 2 Hotel Posa Posa ◆◆◆◆ 42
26 July 1 Hotel Villa Maria ◆◆◆◆ 41
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ibis Styles Napoli Garibaldi ◆◆◆
Jazz Festival, Bari 3 Royal Continental Hotel ◆◆◆◆ 40
27 June to 18 August Matera, Basilicata
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