Amalfi Coast Gems I: Punta Campanella

Adventure isn't always about the great outdoors, taking huge risks and setting records.

Adventure can also be enjoying a good path on an early morning, when no one else is still around, proceeding with all of the calmness and taking all the time you need to look around and appreciate the surrounding nature.

That is exactly what I did.

On an early morning, I went for a hike to Punta Campanella, the final point of Amalfi Coast.

Walking on the ancient Roman path

This path starts from a little village, Termini, and it develops on the side of the hill “Monte San Costanzo”, through lemon trees and Mediterranean scrub.

It was actually built by ancient Romans, were they used to worship goddess Minerva , and in some parts you will walk on the actual original Roman pavement.

While walking on the path I was pleased to have a privileged sight of Capri island, which it seemed to me that I could touch it with a finger.

The light marine wind gently blew on the trees, creating just the perfect background sound, together with the far sound of the waves, for a slow, peaceful hike like that.

Capri Island seen from the path

Ancient medieval watchtower

Once I arrived at the end of the path, an ancient watchtower, flanked by a modern lighthouse, stood in front of me.

I couldn't help but getting inside the ancient medieval tower, exploring the insides, imagining how could have been being a guard there centuries ago.

Going towards the watchtower

The entrance

The inside

Taking a light

Exploring

My hike ended when, after getting out of the tower, I took the stairs to the very last point of the coast, from where I stood in front of the sea and Capri, letting the breeze caress my face.

The stairs aside the tower

Standing in front of Capri

Boats slowly flow below the promontory