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Why visit Southern Italy

Italy's peeling, sun-bleached south is the country at its most ancient, soulful and sensual. Down here, the ruins are older, the lunches longer, and the landscapes wilder and more intense.

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From the Heels to the Toes of Southern Italy: Naples, Amalfi, and Puglia

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  1. 1 Visiting the archaeological remains of Pompeii and the ruins of Mount Vesuvius
  2. 2 Taking a motorboat to the island of Capri for a leisurely day of Amalfi Coast sightseeing
  3. 3 Adopting Southern Italy’s “tranquillo” pace of life in lovely, local villages like Alberobello
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Best Things to Do

The south of Italy can feel like another world. From pizzas to piazzas and beaches to baroque basilicas, here are the best things to do in Southern Italy.

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Best Time to Visit

Southern Italy is on the rise, but you'll feel a definite change in climate as you head from north to south. Here are the best times to visit.

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Things to Know

Initiatives like the Cammino Materano aim to bring recognition to the many areas in Southern Italy that are breathtakingly beautiful but largely unknown.

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5 Shops

Sail between under-the-radar towns in Southern Italy and Sicily with a mother and son on an itinerary that covers ancient sites to urbane streets.

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