Routes, places to visit and road information
Between Naples, Vesuvius, the Lattari Mountains and the Sorrento and Amalfi Coasts you'll find some of the most beautiful roads in Italy. Here are the routes we recommend, the places not to miss and useful traffic and road information. And if your bike needs help, our Honda workshops in Castellammare di Stabia and Naples are right on your route.
Recommended routes
1. Agerola Pass and the Amalfi Coast
The most spectacular way to reach the Amalfi Coast without going through Sorrento: from the Gragnano valley you climb the Lattari Mountains to the Agerola plateau, then descend towards Furore and Amalfi with sea views all the way.
Stops: Gragnano – Pimonte – Agerola – Furore – Amalfi
2. The Amalfi Coast Road
One of the most famous coastal roads in the world, between Positano, Amalfi and Vietri sul Mare. Best ridden early in the morning or out of season; you can make it a loop by returning via the Chiunzi Pass or the Agerola Pass.
Stops: Sorrento – Positano – Praiano – Amalfi – Ravello – Maiori – Vietri sul Mare
3. Sorrento Peninsula and Punta Campanella
A loop between the Gulf of Naples and the Gulf of Salerno, stopping at the villages of Massa Lubrense, Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi and the bay of Nerano, facing Capri.
Stops: Vico Equense – Sorrento – Massa Lubrense – Termini – Nerano – Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi
4. Monte Faito
From the coast you climb to over 1,000 metres through beech woods, with a unique view over the Gulf of Naples and Vesuvius. Ideal on hot days.
Stops: Vico Equense – Moiano – Monte Faito
5. Vesuvius, Herculaneum and Pompeii
The scenic road climbs to the car park below the crater; from there you continue on foot along the Gran Cono trail, with a ticket to be bought online. You can combine it with the ruins of Herculaneum or Pompeii on the same day.
Stops: Castellammare / Naples – Pompeii – Herculaneum – Vesuvius
6. Naples and the Phlegraean Fields
From the Naples seafront and Posillipo you reach Pozzuoli, Lake Avernus and Baia, with its Roman baths, and the Phlegraean coast up to Capo Miseno.
Stops: Naples – Posillipo – Pozzuoli – Baia – Bacoli – Capo Miseno
7. Chiunzi Pass and Ravello
From the Nocera plain you climb to the Chiunzi Pass and descend towards Tramonti and Maiori: a less crowded route to Ravello and the eastern Amalfi Coast.
Stops: Angri / Corbara – Valico di Chiunzi – Tramonti – Maiori – Ravello
8. Cilento, if you have an extra day
Heading south you reach the temples of Paestum and the Cilento coast, with Agropoli, Castellabate and Palinuro. Quieter roads and plenty of nature.
Stops: Salerno – Paestum – Agropoli – Castellabate – Acciaroli – Palinuro
Places to visit
Photo: Commonists – CC BY-SA 4.0Pompeii and Herculaneum
The ruins of the two cities buried by the eruption of AD 79, just minutes from Castellammare.
Photo: Norbert Nagel – CC BY-SA 3.0Vesuvius
The volcano that symbolises Naples: ride up to the car park, then walk to the crater.
Photo: PaestumPaestum – CC BY-SA 4.0Naples
UNESCO-listed historic centre, seafront, Posillipo and the most famous food in the world.
Photo: Frédéric de Goldschmidt www.frederic.net – CC BY 3.0Sorrento and Massa Lubrense
Terraces over the gulf, lemon groves and villages overlooking Capri.
Photo: Raymondlafourchette – CC BY-SA 4.0Positano, Amalfi and Ravello
The iconic villages of the Amalfi Coast, with steps, ceramics and gardens perched above the sea.
Photo: AlMare – CC BY-SA 2.5Castellammare di Stabia
The seafront, the Libero d'Orsi Museum and the Roman villas of Stabiae, the starting point for Monte Faito.
Photo: Mentnafunangann – CC BY-SA 3.0Phlegraean Fields
Pozzuoli, the Solfatara, Baia and Lake Avernus: ancient history and volcanic landscapes.
Photo: Diego Delso – CC BY-SA 4.0Paestum and Cilento
Some of the best-preserved Greek temples in the world and the wildest coastline in Campania.
Traffic and roads
Before you set off
- Live traffic: Viaggiare Informati (CCISS), website cciss.it or call 1518; for state roads such as the Amalfi Coast Road, the website of ANAS.
- Motorways and ring road: the A3 Naples–Pompeii–Salerno motorway and the Naples ring road (Tangenziale) are toll roads. For Castellammare and the Sorrento Peninsula, exit at Castellammare di Stabia and continue on the SS145 Sorrentina.
- Amalfi Coast Road (SS163): a narrow road, very busy from April to October; traffic restrictions may apply in high season. Check the ANAS notices before setting off.
- Historic centres: Naples, Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi have limited traffic zones and few parking spaces. Follow the road signs and use the motorcycle parking areas.
- Islands: on Capri and Ischia, non-resident vehicles are restricted at certain times of the year. Check before taking your bike on the ferry.
- When to ride: in summer, early morning is best; at weekends and in July and August the coastal roads are very congested.
Useful numbers
- 112 – Single European emergency number (accidents, medical emergencies)
- 803.116 – ACI roadside assistance
- 1518 – Viaggiare Informati, traffic information
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