People have been walking along this path on the Amalfi Coast in Italy since the early Middle Ages. Farmers and herders used to go down it to the sea market to sell their goods.
It is now a popular tourist route. The Italians call it the “Path of the Gods”. The main element is the coastal landscape that extends to Capri, the Faraglioni, the sea and the sky that merges with it. The name of the path is associated with the character of Greek mythology Odysseus and how the gods saved him.
The length of the route is about seven kilometers. The path rises to an altitude of 630 meters above sea level. Hundreds of tourists walk along it every day. Along the way, you can admire vineyards, orange, lemon and olive trees. And, of course, the sea.
Climbing the slope, you can get to the house of the farmer Antonio Milo. Three generations of his ancestors lived here. At Antonio’s, you can try local cuisine.
The “Path of the Gods” is located on the Sorrento Peninsula. There are also other hiking routes here. The Italian Alpine Club is responsible for their condition. Thousands of volunteers help with this. They also monitor cleanliness.
Tourists walk along the “Path of the Gods” from March to October. But experts advise against coming in July and August, when it is very hot and crowded. In addition, at this time, prices for everything go up.
