Bay of Naples & Southern Italy: Cadogan Guides [Paperback]

Dana Facaros (Author), Michael Pauls (Author)

Book Description

Series: Cadogan Guides | Publication Date: July 1997

A second edition of a CADOGAN GUIDE to the Italian coast from Naples to Salerno which contains information on the history of the area, maps of the area and ferry times to the islands, as well as details of accommodation and where to eat.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Cadogan Guides are all purpose travel books which are designed for independent travelers and address all budgets. They include information on out of the way jewels as well as more famous destinations and give background facts which will enhance your visit"
--Chattanooga Free Press

"Overall the top marks go to Cadogan"
--BBC Radio 4 (UK)

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From the Back Cover

The Bay of Naples was a center of Greek civilization and the Roman version of California before becoming the birthplace of modern tourism. At its heart, in the shadow of majestic Vesuvius, lies crazy, chaotic Naples ¿ the most vibrant and passionate city in Europe and home to the world¿s best coffee, pizza, pasta and ice cream. Incomparable Pompeii and the Sorrentine peninsula, Italy¿s most dramatic stretch of coastline, are within an hour¿s drive of Naples, while the fabled island of Capri is but a short ferry ride away. This new edition of Cadogan¿s best-selling guide goes further, too, covering all of mainland southern Italy, from Naples to the wild mountains of Calabria, the mighty castles and cave cities of forgotten Basilicata, and the whitewashed villages and cathedrals of exotic Puglia.
This guide includes: practical travel advice; over 200 hand-picked places to stay; over 200 restaurants, bars & cafes; 27 maps & site plans; color touring map section; stunning color photography; regional specialties, local wines, and a menu reader.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr; 2nd edition (July 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1860110029
• ISBN-13: 978-1860110023
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,241,931 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars positively excellent, November 29, 2003

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This review is from: Bay of Naples & Southern Italy: Cadogan Guides (Paperback)

This has got to be the best travel writing team alive. They are highly cultured without the slightest pretention, able to find that wonderful quirky detail or perspective, and include such basics as where the good cheap eats are. We have used this book on several trips to the South of Italia and are always delighted to read what they have to say on this or that art work or hidden piazza. The intelligence in these books is subtle and unusually wide-ranging - you can tell that this couple loves to learn as well as travel. They are truly superlative writers.

Warmly recommended.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wry, witty, insightful - only guide book you'll need, April 3, 2000

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This review is from: Bay of Naples & Southern Italy: Cadogan Guides (Paperback)

I'd been to the area several times, but with the Cadogan in tow, I discovered the Bay of Naples' hidden treasures. Wish I'd had it along on all my journeys.