Baia di Ieranto from Nerano
From the hamlet of Nerano a path through olive groves and scrub goes down to the Baia di Ieranto, on the Sorrento peninsula, with the Faraglioni of Capri seemingly within reach.
- Difficulty
- E Hiking
- Length
- 5.5 km
- Elevation gain
- +410 m / −410 m
- Time
- 2.5 hours
- Route
- Out and back
- Altitude
- 1–286 m
- Season
- Spring Summer Autumn Winter
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The story
There was a limestone quarry in the bay, closed in the 1950s; in 1987 the area was donated to FAI, the Italian National Trust, which restored it and protects it. Legend says the Sirens lived on these rocks, and on nearby Punta Campanella stood a temple to Minerva. The sea in front is part of the Punta Campanella marine protected area.
Why go
Because it is one of the most beautiful bays in the Mediterranean, and you can only reach it on foot or by boat.
Practical information
- Start
- Nerano, Piazza Santa Croce (Massa Lubrense)
- Finish
- Baia di Ieranto, back the same way
- Best time
- All year (in summer, in the morning)
- Parking
- Car parks in Nerano.
- By public transport
- Bus from Sorrento to Nerano.
- Water
- In Nerano; nothing along the path.
- Shade
- Little.
- Huts and refreshments
- None.
- With children
- Yes: a steady descent and climb back, but no difficulties.
Weather at the start
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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What to see on the route and nearby
- ★ Baia di IerantoOn the route
- SorrentoOn the route
- Capri9 km from the start
- Positano13 km from the start
After the hike, into the water
- Kayaking and snorkelling at Ieranto and Punta CampanellaKayaking, Snorkelling, SUP · 1 km
- Round Capri by kayakKayaking, Snorkelling · 9 km
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