Bay of Naples & Southern Italy

The Bay of Naples was a center of Greek civilization and the Roman version of California before becoming the birthplace of modern tourism. At its heart, in the shadow of majestic Vesuvius, lies crazy, chaotic Naples the most vibrant and passionate city in Europe and home to the worlds best coffee, pizza, pasta and ice cream. Incomparable Pompeii and the Sorrentine peninsula, Italys most dramatic stretch of coastline, are within an hours drive of Naples, while the fabled island of Capri is but a short ferry ride away. This new edition of Cadogans best-selling guide goes further, too, covering all of mainland southern Italy, from Naples to the wild mountains of Calabria, the mighty castles and cave cities of forgotten Basilicata, and the whitewashed villages and cathedrals of exotic Puglia. This guide includes: practical travel advice; over 200 hand-picked places to stay; over 200 restaurants, bars & cafes; 27 maps & site plans; color touring map section; stunning color photography; regional specialties, local wines, and a menu reader.Facaros, Dana is the author of 'Bay of Naples & Southern Italy', published 2003 under ISBN 9781860118876 and ISBN 1860118879.