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ters, kicking back at local bars and feasting on fresh seafood. From here, head south to
Calabria on the SS18 coastal road. If it's September, you might catch a chilli-eating com-
petition in
Diamante
. Otherwise, keep moving until you reach Calabria's most arresting
coastal town,
Tropea
, where your journey ends with piercing views and sunsets.
9 DAYS
Campanian Island Hop
Three islands stud the Bay of Naples, and each has its own distinct feeling and appeal. Fly
into
Naples
and soak up the city's heady jumble of hyperactive street life, frescoed
churches and erudite palaces. On the third day catch a hydrofoil to
Capri
, your first island
stop. Amble lazily through the chichi laneways of Capri Town and Anacapri, roam the ru-
ins of an imperial Roman villa, and be rowed into the world's most arresting sea grotto.
On day five, catch a ferry west to
Ischia
, the biggest of the bay islands. Spend your three
days sauntering through luxurious gardens and soaking in the island's famous thermal wa-
ters. Swoon over the island's renowned white wine and tuck into its most celebrated dish,
coniglio all'ischitana
(Ischian-style rabbit). If you can manage to pull yourself away,
catch a ferry across to pocket-sized
Procida
on day eight for two days of lo-fi bliss. Re-
live scenes from the film
Il Postino
in pastel-hued Marina Corricella, eat fresh fish by the
beach and take a dive to explore the island's rich marine life. Refreshed and recharged, it's
an easy hydrofoil trip back to Naples.
