Visit the Amalfi Coast, Pompeii and Capri

Campania's Amalfi coastline has many gems embedded in its crown, not least cultural world heritage listing and the rich town of Tramonti.

Only steps away from the beach, Amalfi's Cathedral is dedicated to Sant'Andrea and is one of the true gems of the Amalfi Coast.

Travel guide for the Italian destination of Sorrento. Information on how to arrive, local events and attractions, typical food and products as well as photo gallery and local recommendations.

One of Italy's architectural wonders, a visit to the Royal Palace of Caserta just outside Naples is like becoming an actor on a real life film set.

Travel guide for the Italian destination of Naples. Information on how to arrive, local events and attractions, typical food and products as well as photo gallery and local recommendations.

On the west side of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum's ruins are close to Naples and a good place to start exploring Vesuvius' treasures.

The city of Naples in Italy's Campania has the imprint of successive cultures, from the icons of San Carlo Theatre and Castel Nuovo to Galleria Umberto's modern shops.

Italy's "Green Isle" of Ischia is the set of many varied parks, gardens and woods, from landscaped botany to natural chestnut forests.

Ischia's mountain agriculture was once the island's economic heart but today the port hamlet of Sant'Angelo and its thermal treats get all the attention.

Destination Lacco Ameno: Exotic plants, thermal spas, modern art and ancient history. A town on Italy's Mediterranean island of Ischia.

Nitrodi is arguably Ischia island's most celebrated thermal spring but in the district of Barano you also find the Olmitello and Cavascura fonts.

Casamicciola Terme is a compelling Italian island destination, especially thanks to its natural thermal waters and modern spas.

The Poseidon Gardens thermal spa resort, located at Forio d'Ischia, is the island's largest and one of Italy's best known health and wellness centres.

Mount Epomeo is Ischia island's most dominant volcanic peak, but the most recently active crater is that of the island's Mount Rotaro.

Ischia's traditional gastronomy reveals its typical south Italy heart with rabbit in tomato and wine sauce, hand-made sausages and local wine.

Travel guide for the Italian destination of Ischia. Information on how to arrive, local events and attractions, typical food and products as well as photo gallery and local recommendations.

Travel guide for the Italian destination of Capri. Information on how to arrive, local events and attractions, typical food and products as well as photo gallery and local recommendations.

Travel guide for the Italian destination of Amalfi. Information on how to arrive, local events and attractions, typical food and products as well as photo gallery and local recommendations.

ItalyItalia introduces you to our Campania region travel guide, Laura Thayer. Read all of Laura's Italy travel guides and find out more about her background and why she's here in Italy.

Travel guide for the Italian destination of Positano. Information on how to arrive, local events and attractions, typical food and products as well as photos and local recommendations.

Travel guide for the Italian destination of Ravello. Information on how to arrive, local events and attractions, typical food and products as well as photo gallery and local recommendations.

Ravello’s Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone offer the perfect respite for those in search of a tranquil moment and some stunning views of the Amalfi Coast.

Travel guide for the Italian destination of Vietri sul Mare. Information on how to arrive, local events and attractions, typical food and products as well as photo gallery and local recommendations.

Top Ten Guide to the Campania Region - Home to the Amalfi Coast, Capri and Pompeii.

Travel guide for the Italian destination of the Cilento, an area famous for its coastline, mountains and archeological treasures. This guide offers practical advice about what to do during your stay in this part of Campania.

Pompeii is a perfectly preserved ancient town under Mount Vesuvius near the Amalfi Coast area of Italy. Wander the streets paved with ancient stone, visit the Forum and houses, imagining what life was like in Roman times.

A Travel Guide for the Italian destination of Paestum, famous for its Greek Temples which have inspired writers and artists through the ages. What to see and do, as well as information about local events and gastronomy in this ancient city just south of Salerno.

Travel guide for the Italian destination of Salerno, a coastal city that exudes southern Italian warmth and charm. This guide offers practical advice about what to do during your stay in this part of Campania.

The nativity is an enduring symbol of the Christmas season in Italy. The artisan tradition continues in Naples where a walk down the workshop-lined streets is a Christmas experience not to be missed during your holiday in Southern Italy.

A drive down the SS162, known the world over as the Amalfi Coastal Road, is a test of skill and nerves as the cliff-side road twists and turns exposing sheer drops to the sea below. This guide suggests some key stopping points to help you get the most out of your drive as you follow the coast just south of Naples in the Campania region of Italy.

Travel guide for the Italian destination of Benevento in the hillside rich with history and a touch of black magic. This guide offers practical advice about what to do and see during your visit to this town in the Campania region of Italy.

In the area around the Bay of Naples, in southern Italy, it is hard to miss the magnificent Mount Vesuvius as it dominates the skyline.  With the ruined cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum testament to its power, climbing to the top of this active volcano, during your holiday in Italy, is an experience not to be missed.

Whilst the preserved ruins of Pompeii attract many visitors every year, it is less commonly known that the devastating eruption of Vesuvius also covered many other parts of the region. This included the Roman town of Herculaneum, whose preserved ruins are worth a visit during your stay of Campania.

The Ravello Festival is the top artistic and musical event of the Amalfi Coast, an annual music, theatre, dance and arts festival. From June to September the gardens of the Villa Rufolo in Ravello are transformed into an idyllic setting for classical, opera and jazz concerts and theatre and dance performances by world-renowned musicians and artists.

Pizza is one of the symbols of Naples, and certainly one that has placed this city, stretched out along the Bay of Naples on the south-west coast of Italy, on the world’s gastronomic map. Pizza is famous around the world, but no place will you find it as authentic and tasty as in its birthplace.

Campania, in southern Italy, is a region rich in history, but it’s not only for those interested in archaeological sites such as Pompeii. Many artistic traditions are continued in this part of Italy including ceramics, paper, inlaid wood, nativity scenes and hand-carved coral and that is not to mention the fantastic cuisine...

Southern Italy’s Campania region is famous for the bay of Naples, the ancient city of Pompeii and the stunning Amalfi Coast. Yet during your travels, take some time to taste the region’s wines with the help of this guide.

Caserta's silk factory, near Naples, is a curious attraction. It helped build a reputation for Italian silk but had to deal with meddling families too.

Ischia's architecture reveals the practical and poetic side of the island's inhabitants, from simple rock homes to the imposing Aragon Castle.

The Italian island of Ischia offers many holiday options with a backdrop to this beautiful volcanic island provided by a vibrant mix of southern Italian hospitality.

Ischia island's beaches nestle between bold promontories and sheltered coves. Their diversity and cleanliness are a slice of Italy's beach beauty.