On the Amalfi Coast Hike the Path of the gods to Positano!
Enjoy the scenery of both the sea and mountain, the ancient steps of Praiano, and magnificent beaches.
Hike the Path of the Gods on the Amalfi Coast from our bed&breakfast.
Praiano is an enchanting place that surprises every corner with its extraordinary views. Its territory offers:
- All the features for a relaxing holiday
- History and mythology
- Traditions of tasty local cuisine
- Hiking trails
From b & b La Barbera you will easily reach the magnificent walking path to the Monastery of Santa Maria del Castro and the extraordinary Path of the Gods, which leads to Positano from Agerola, crossing the whole upper part of Praiano.
During your Amalfi Coast vacation you can organize a lot of excursions:
- Positano
- Conca dei Marini and the Emerald Cave
- Fjord of Furore with the ancient fishing village
- Amalfi and Atrani
- The medieval towns of Ravello and Scala
- Roman villa of Minori
- Factory of hand-painted pottery in Vietri sul Mare
- Salerno and the Greek temples of Paestum
- Sorrento
- Archaeological site of Pompeii and Herculaneum, in the Vesuvius area
- Museums and Royal Palace of Naples
- The islands of Capri, Ischia, and Procida.
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Enjoy the scenery of both the sea and mountain, the ancient steps of Praiano, and magnificent beaches.
Hike the Path of the Gods on the Amalfi Coast from our bed&breakfast.
Praiano is an enchanting place that surprises every corner with its extraordinary views. Its territory offers:
- All the features for a relaxing holiday
- History and mythology
- Traditions of tasty local cuisine
- Hiking trails
From b & b La Barbera you will easily reach the magnificent walking path to the Monastery of Santa Maria del Castro and the extraordinary Path of the Gods, which leads to Positano from Agerola, crossing the whole upper part of Praiano.
During your Amalfi Coast vacation you can organize a lot of excursions:
- Positano
- Conca dei Marini and the Emerald Cave
- Fjord of Furore with the ancient fishing village
- Amalfi and Atrani
- The medieval towns of Ravello and Scala
- Roman villa of Minori
- Factory of hand-painted pottery in Vietri sul Mare
- Salerno and the Greek temples of Paestum
- Sorrento
- Archaeological site of Pompeii and Herculaneum, in the Vesuvius area
- Museums and Royal Palace of Naples
- The islands of Capri, Ischia, and Procida.
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Hiking on the Amalfi Coast and the Path of the gods
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The extraordinary Path of the Gods leaves from Agerola and leads to Positano. The trail starts from the upper area of Praiano and, precisely, from Via Colle La Serra which is a side street of Via Costantinopoli.
Route’s details
Praiano (261), Crossroads 327 Colle La Serra (578)
Water supply point is Colle La Serra
Description
From Via Costantinopoli di Praiano (m 261), take the staircase called Via Colle La Serra (m 578). At the end of the route you will enter the Path of the Gods. From this point, you can walk East towards Agerola or West towards Positano.
We advise you to wear suitable clothing and to walk in the early morning.
THE PATH TO THE CONVENT OF SANTA MARIA DEL CASTRO (SAN DOMENICO)
Closeby La Barbera Air B&B you will find the steps that lead to the Monastery of San Domenico, a path full of spirituality. Immersed in the luxuriant nature of the Mediterranean vegetation you will reach the church from where you will enjoy an extraordinary view. Here, the Municipality of Praiano organizes exciting concerts called I suoni degli Dei, literally God’s sounds.
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Hikers on the Amalfi Coast as well as the Path of the gods
From Vettica Maggiore to Bomerano of Agerola
L = Km 5. D = 650 m.
Easy level.
From the B & B La Barbera, in Via Costantinopoli, you cross the village of Vettica Maggiore and you go upwards to the town of Praiano, among the lively crops in the characteristic garden terraces. The path is well-traced. You reach Praia and cross the path that descends from Santa Barbara, where there are ruins of an old monastery. Continuing the uphill path you will cross a wood of ash and oak and you will reach a wall and a zig-zag path on a rocky slope. The path n. 80 comes out near a rural house, deviates on a bridge, and after about 300 meters you reach Piazza Paolo Capasso in Bomerano.
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From Vettica Maggiore to Bomerano of Agerola
L = Km 5. D = 650 m.
Easy level.
From the B & B La Barbera, in Via Costantinopoli, you cross the village of Vettica Maggiore and you go upwards to the town of Praiano, among the lively crops in the characteristic garden terraces. The path is well-traced. You reach Praia and cross the path that descends from Santa Barbara, where there are ruins of an old monastery. Continuing the uphill path you will cross a wood of ash and oak and you will reach a wall and a zig-zag path on a rocky slope. The path n. 80 comes out near a rural house, deviates on a bridge, and after about 300 meters you reach Piazza Paolo Capasso in Bomerano.
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From Via Costantinopoli to Cala rezzola
From the b & b La Barbera in via Costantinopoli, you take the steps that reach the church of San Luca. You take the steps of Via Gradillo that lead on the Amalfi State road. From here you can descend towards the sea. We recommend starting from the main church and following the path that arrives near the medieval tower.
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From the b & b La Barbera in via Costantinopoli, you take the steps that reach the church of San Luca. You take the steps of Via Gradillo that lead on the Amalfi State road. From here you can descend towards the sea. We recommend starting from the main church and following the path that arrives near the medieval tower.
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The Path of the Flowering Agavi
From Praia Beach to Furore, Punta S. Elia – 90 minutes approx.
From the Ponte della Praia, the path leads to the pastures of the Grottole. Along the path, you can admire the typical Mediterranean vegetation: the carob trees and the aromatic rosemary bushes. From the locality of Pennola on, the path is bordered by Agaves and prickly pears and leads to Punta Sant’Elia. Walking along the romantic and floral Strada dell’amore, the Love’s Route, you will reach the church of Sant’Elia.
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From Praia Beach to Furore, Punta S. Elia – 90 minutes approx.
From the Ponte della Praia, the path leads to the pastures of the Grottole. Along the path, you can admire the typical Mediterranean vegetation: the carob trees and the aromatic rosemary bushes. From the locality of Pennola on, the path is bordered by Agaves and prickly pears and leads to Punta Sant’Elia. Walking along the romantic and floral Strada dell’amore, the Love’s Route, you will reach the church of Sant’Elia.
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Santa Maria Di Costantinopoli and the walk of panoramas
From the B & B La Barbera, through Via Costantinopoli you will reach the homonymous Church of Santa Maria di Costantinopoli. From the square, there is an incredible view of the Gulf of Sorrento. Behind the church, the sea view goes from Praiano to Sorrento and from Furore to the Cilento coast. Walking on, you will reach the locality of Tuocco, from which you can admire a wonderful view of Positano and Capri.
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From the B & B La Barbera, through Via Costantinopoli you will reach the homonymous Church of Santa Maria di Costantinopoli. From the square, there is an incredible view of the Gulf of Sorrento. Behind the church, the sea view goes from Praiano to Sorrento and from Furore to the Cilento coast. Walking on, you will reach the locality of Tuocco, from which you can admire a wonderful view of Positano and Capri.
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The Cave of the Devil(or of the Angels) and the nativity crib in the rock
At the Grotta del Diavolo, on the state road to Amalfi, you can admire the artisan crib made by Michele Castellano. The crib shows the village of Praiano with its characteristic houses and domes, alleys, the church, and the sea with fishing boats. The inhabitants of Praiano are reproduced between the terraces of lemons and the artisans while they perform their typical jobs.
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At the Grotta del Diavolo, on the state road to Amalfi, you can admire the artisan crib made by Michele Castellano. The crib shows the village of Praiano with its characteristic houses and domes, alleys, the church, and the sea with fishing boats. The inhabitants of Praiano are reproduced between the terraces of lemons and the artisans while they perform their typical jobs.
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Beaches and trails on the sea
La Cala della gavitella and the fountain of the altar
Walking along the steps from the b & b La Barbera, you reach the wonderful Piazza di San Gennaro; after having walked the underlying Via Masa, you meet the steps to reach the Cala della Gavitella, the beach of the Amalfi Coast where the sun sets later. Overlooking Positano, the small islands of Li Galli and Capri, in the area of Vettica Maggiore, are protected by the promontory on which stands the Torre del Grado. Near the Cala della Gavitella you can admire a natural swimming pool inside a cave, called the Fontana dell’Altare. In summer the beach is equipped with restaurants with exquisite local cuisine.
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Walking along the steps from the b & b La Barbera, you reach the wonderful Piazza di San Gennaro; after having walked the underlying Via Masa, you meet the steps to reach the Cala della Gavitella, the beach of the Amalfi Coast where the sun sets later. Overlooking Positano, the small islands of Li Galli and Capri, in the area of Vettica Maggiore, are protected by the promontory on which stands the Torre del Grado. Near the Cala della Gavitella you can admire a natural swimming pool inside a cave, called the Fontana dell’Altare. In summer the beach is equipped with restaurants with exquisite local cuisine.
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The Tower del Grado
La Torre del Grado is visible from La Barbera bed & breakfast and can be reached through a pleasant walk along the steps from Via Costantinopoli to the wonderful square of the Church of San Gennaro. Continue along Via Masa, a romantic path full of flowers, among the picturesque houses on the sea. Torre del Grado was built during the viceregal period for the defense of the Amalfi Coast.
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La Torre del Grado is visible from La Barbera bed & breakfast and can be reached through a pleasant walk along the steps from Via Costantinopoli to the wonderful square of the Church of San Gennaro. Continue along Via Masa, a romantic path full of flowers, among the picturesque houses on the sea. Torre del Grado was built during the viceregal period for the defense of the Amalfi Coast.
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La Praia and the Tower on the Sea
At the mouth of the Vallone di Praia, between spectacular sheer cliffs, the beach of Marina di Praia opens up. Among white houses, there is the Church dell’Annunziata. During the festivities of March 25th, a procession reaches the beach and the sea is lit by the lights of the boats. On the beach, there are various restaurants that offer exquisite traditional cuisine, diving centers, and boat rentals. From Marina di Praia you will find excursions to the caves of Suppraiano, the Grotta dell’Africana, the discotheque on the sea of Praiano, or for boat trips along the coast and towards Capri.
From Marina di Praia you can take a spectacular walk along a path carved into the rock until you reach the promontory where the cylindrical tower Torre a Mare stands.
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At the mouth of the Vallone di Praia, between spectacular sheer cliffs, the beach of Marina di Praia opens up. Among white houses, there is the Church dell’Annunziata. During the festivities of March 25th, a procession reaches the beach and the sea is lit by the lights of the boats. On the beach, there are various restaurants that offer exquisite traditional cuisine, diving centers, and boat rentals. From Marina di Praia you will find excursions to the caves of Suppraiano, the Grotta dell’Africana, the discotheque on the sea of Praiano, or for boat trips along the coast and towards Capri.
From Marina di Praia you can take a spectacular walk along a path carved into the rock until you reach the promontory where the cylindrical tower Torre a Mare stands.
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Events - The Luminary of san Domenico and the main Churches
Praiano preserves many churches throughout its territory. At Vettica Maggiore, below the state road Amalfitana, you can visit the main church of Vettica Maggiore, dedicated to San Gennaro, with its beautiful dome of multicolored ceramic tiles. The spectacular panoramic terrace, in early August, is the protagonist of the extraordinary Luminaria di San Domenico, an event that attracts thousands of visitors every year.
In the upper part of Praiano there is the sixteenth century Church of S. Luca, in the area of the Antico Seggio, which has a baroque structure and a majolica floor dating back to the 18th century. San Luca is celebrated three times a year: October 18th, Monday in Albis and the first Sunday of July.
Walking through the alleys and the steps of the village, embellished with multicolored plants, there are various votive aediculas. The oldest bear the date of the eighteenth century and were once realized in memory of an event. Illuminated at night accompanied the traveler through the streets of the village. The charm has remained unchanged over time and visitors are enchanted by the scents of nature and the wonderful panoramic views along the paths and the stairways.
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Walking through the alleys and the steps of the village, embellished with multicolored plants, there are various votive aediculas. The oldest bear the date of the eighteenth century and were once realized in memory of an event. Illuminated at night accompanied the traveler through the streets of the village. The charm has remained unchanged over time and visitors are enchanted by the scents of nature and the wonderful panoramic views along the paths and the stairways.
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