amalfi coast

Lots of non-hikers on the trail.

Easy, wide trail.

At the Colle la Serra, the trail splits. It meets up later. Take the trail to the left.

Goats on the trail.

Start from Agerola.

Start from Agerola.

Undoubtedly the most dramatic town on the Amalfi Coast, Positano is heart-stoppingly beautiful with its pastel-splashed houses clinging to the nearly vertical cliffs. Located between Amalfi and Sorrento, it is almost preposterous that anyone thought to build a town in this steep landscape, yet...

"Magical" is the word that comes to mind for Capri, a picturesque island of breath-taking scenery, blooming flowers and cascading vines, pretty streets, and natural beauty. Cliffs and coves make up a good deal of its coastline, pocked with sea caves, while a mountain rises in the middle of the...

Walking back into town with a view of the harbor.

We only walked up a short way, then turned around!

Looking up to the road and the top of the steps.

Climbing up the steps.

The start of the steps. Now the climb begins - 921 steps!

More steps through neighborhoods to get to the steps.

You can see the road ahead, cut through the rock of the mountain., and the steps going up to the road.

Lane up to the steps. You can see the road ahead, cut through the rock of the mountain.

Sign to the steps, Scala Fenicia.

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