Campania itineraries for America's Cup visitors: from Naples to the Amalfi Coast
Guide to the most beautiful itineraries in Campania for international visitors of the 2027 America's Cup: villages, art, food, wine, and sea.
Campania to discover: itineraries for America's Cup fans
Visitors to the 2027 America's Cup will have the unique opportunity to combine the regattas with the discovery of one of Italy's most beautiful and history-rich regions. Campania offers an extraordinary concentration of art, nature, culture, and gastronomy within a few hours of Naples.
Amalfi Coast (1 day)
Less than an hour from Naples by ferry or bus, the Amalfi Coast is one of the world's most iconic landscapes:
- Positano: the vertical town with its colorful houses perched above the sea
- Amalfi: the historic Maritime Republic with its magnificent Cathedral
- Ravello: villas with some of Europe's most beautiful gardens and an international music season
- Praiano and Furore: hidden villages off the mass tourist circuit
Tip: in summer traffic is heavy. Better to leave early in the morning or use ferries.
Gulf Islands (half day or 1 day)
- Capri: the most glamorous island in the Mediterranean. Don't miss the Blue Grotto and the Gardens of Augustus
- Ischia: thermal baths, beaches, and the Aragonese Castle
- Procida: Capital of Culture 2022, still authentic and untouristy
Caserta and the Royal Palace (½ day)
The Royal Palace of Caserta, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is Italy's answer to Versailles. The park with its cascades stretches almost 3 km.
Campanian food and wine: what to eat and drink
- Neapolitan pizza: recognized by UNESCO as intangible heritage
- DOP Buffalo Mozzarella: especially from Battipaglia and Paestum
- Wines: Aglianico del Taurasi, Greco di Tufo, Fiano di Avellino
- Sfogliatelle and pastiera: the symbolic sweets of Neapolitan pastry-making