Walking on the Amalfi Coast describes 32 day-walks ranging from 3km to 11km in length The walks explore the Sorrento Peninsula Amalfi Coast & Monti Lattari as well as the islands of Capri & Ischia in the Gulf of Naples The whole area is crisscrossed by ancient mule tracks pilgrim routes & goat tracks offering a variety of walking from family strolls to strenuous treks across terrain from paved paths to verdant hillside paths & rough volcanic scree Split into the five sections of Ischia Capri Sorrento Positano & Amalfi each walk is accompanied by relevant public transport information as well as a sketch map The book also provides local & practical information accommodation options & an Italian-English glossary The steep southern edge of the Sorrento peninsula famous for its medieval villages perched atop plunging cliffs with their near-vertical vineyards & lemon orchards is recognised as a World Heritage Site This coastline the rugged landscape behind crowned by the Monti Lattari & the idyllic islands of Capri & Ischia together make a perfect holiday destination for walkers