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Moon Southern Italy

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From the pastel rooftops of Positano to the soaring peak of Mount Etna, immerse yourself in la dolce vita with Moon Southern Italy. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries for exploring the best of Southern Italy, including Sicily, Puglia, Naples, the Amalfi Coast, and more, that can... Read More
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This strategic, fully updated guide by local authors combines the top destinations and lesser-known gems of Southern Italy

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From the pastel rooftops of Positano to the soaring peak of Mount Etna, immerse yourself in la dolce vita with Moon Southern Italy. Inside you'll find:

Flexible itineraries for exploring the best of Southern Italy, including Sicily, Puglia, Naples, the Amalfi Coast, and more, that can be combined for a longer trip.

Must-see highlights and unique experiences for any season: Dive into the art museums and traditional theatre of Palermo's Centro Storico, and admire the Baroque monuments and carved churches of Lecce. Walk the frozen-in-time streets of Pompeii and marvel at the captivating Cathedral of Amalfi. Take an off-road Jeep tour of Mount Etna or hike along the coastline. Soak up the sun on a secluded beach or sail the crystal-clear Mediterranean waters.

The best local flavours: Stroll quiet village streets where the scent of Sunday ragu fills the air, feast on fresh seafood from a bustling outdoor market, and chow down on authentic Neapolitan pizza. Sip limoncello on a sunny terrace or sample wines from the mineral-rich local vineyards.

Expert suggestions from local authors Laura Thayer and Linda Sarris on where to stay, what to eat, and how to get around.

Full-colour photos and detailed maps throughout.

Background information on the landscape, history, and cultural customs, plus an Italian phrasebook.

With Moon's practical tips and local insight on the best things to do and see, you can experience the very best of Southern Italy.

Exploring more of Italy? Check out Moon Sicily or Moon Rome, Florence & Venice.

About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritise local businesses, outdoor recreation, and travelling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tellβ€”and they can't wait to share their favourite places with you.

For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798886470949

Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 March 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Moon Travel

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 504

About the Author

Linda Sarris is a food, wine, and travel consultant and private chef based in Palermo, Sicily. She left an office job in book publishing for a year of training at the French Culinary Institute that changed her world completely. After a scholarship from the Women Chefs and Restaurateurs organization sent her to a vineyard in Sicily, she fell in love with the island, its history, the warm people, the markets, and the incomparable weather. After nearly a decade of private chef-ing splitting time between New York and Sicily, she sold everything and moved full-time to Palermo.

From her sun-lit kitchen studio above the 1,000-year-old Ballaro food market, Linda works as a freelance writer, social media manager, and culinary communications consultant while still traveling regularly as a private chef, with clients in the fashion and music industries. Under her brand, The Cheeky Chef, she is self-publishing a Sicilian food and wine 'zine and curating a series of Mediterranean culinary lifestyle retreats and travel experiences. Read more on her website, www.lindasarris.com.

Laura Thayer first visited the Amalfi Coast in 2007 on a serendipitous holiday with her mother that would change the course of her life. After completing a master's in art history, with a thesis on the Duomo of Amalfi, she moved from the middle of America and now lives right in the heart of Amalfi.

Inspired by the captivating beauty of the area, Laura founded Ciao Amalfi, a trusted online source of insider travel tips and information about the area. She loves hiking along the coastline's rugged pathways, taking photos around each and every corner, and inspiring travelers to explore the Amalfi Coast through her writing and photography.

Over the past decade, Laura has shared her local insight on the Amalfi Coast by contributing to a variety of online travel publications, guidebooks, and magazines, including Italia! Magazine, Dream of Italy, The Simple Things, and Ambassador, the print magazine of the National Italian American Foundation. Laura's photos often accompany her writing, which highlights her passion for the interplay of words and images. Check out more of her writing at www.ciaoamalfi.com.

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