Campania is one of the regions with the highest concentration of cultural and environmental heritage, declared Patrimony of the humanity by UNESCO, thanks to its important and dense past, since it was an important cultural center of Magna Graecia.
A bike trip in Campania will be a unique experience thanks to features in the landscape of extraordinary beauty, like the famous Amalfi Coast, whose locations are connected by a beautiful scenic route through Positano, Vietri, Maiori, Amalfi and the magnificent Highland “Parco del Cilento e Valle di Daino”. The latter are UNESCO World Heritage, therefore they are excellent destinations to get a taste of the beauty of these lands. Cycling routes in the Campania region are characterized by extremely diverse natural environments, with plains scattered among the hills and mountains. There are many opportunities for people who decide to explore this region on two wheels, including cycling routes, scenic roads full of hairpin turns that will put the test the most ambitious road cyclists, and dirt trails for romantic bikers, with breathtaking views of the Mediterranean vegetation that seems painted on a background of turquoise sea. The bike paths in Campania are a real mine of panoramas, environments, traditions and cultures to discover… the bike is probably one of the best means for reaching perched and hidden villages, or to enjoy the extraordinary beauty of the Vesuvius Park, the true agent of history of this region. There are numerous biking routes that pass in the Campania region near extinct volcanoes. Do not miss the massive “Roccamonfina”, today a natural park of great interest in wildlife, or the ??“Campi Flegrei” area, perfect for any type of cycling, where there are the famous solfataras of Pozzuoli. Here you can admire the volcanic presence, among the odorous volcanic fumaroles which rose from the ground, and in the dozens of small volcanoes that boiled of mud and vapors. In Campania the bike hotels offer extraordinary possibilities for excursions in the cities of territory, unique opportunities to get in contact with cultures that for centuries have been among the most important protagonists in European history: Sorrento, Amalfi, Capri, Ischia, Salerno and Naples. This is a city with broader historical center of the old continent, with its baroque architecture, its tradition of the theater, and the beautiful churches. While enjoying your visit, you have to taste the pizza, real one! Among the bike routes in the Campania region should not miss the Royal Palace of Caserta and a passage in the history of Pompeii and Paestum, really impressive. Cycle tourism in Campania offers unforgettable flavors, with the legendary “Limoncello”, the pastries stuffed with ricotta, the “Babà”, and the coffee, great regional tradition, maybe with a slice of delicious “Pastiera”! Bike Hotels in Campania will delight even with a simple spaghetti with tomato sauce or a “Caprese salad” with “San Marzano Tomatoes”, Buffalo mozzarella, topped with a drizzle of local extra virgin olive oil and a few leaves of basil. The cycling holiday in Campania will be a true multi-sensory experience!
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