Campania is located in the southern part of the Italian peninsula, washed by the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west. The capital is Naples.
Campania is very suitable for tourism, offering great cultural, historical and natural wealth. The area offers beautiful natural phenomena such as the active volcano Vesuvius, the Amalfi Coast and several islands. There are also several national parks or reserves. The coastline is rugged and rocky with sandy or pebbly beaches.
The area includes a large number of monuments, architectural and historical gems. Among the most important monuments are Pompeii and Herculaneum, many castles, fortresses, amphitheatres.
The neighbouring islands of Ischia and Capri also attract visitors. The Campania region is renowned for its beautiful countryside, rugged coastline and clear sea.
The most famous cities include Naples, Benevento, Sorrento, Pompeii, Amalfi, Paestum and Pozzuoli.
