Join us on a hiking tour around the Santuario degli Uccelli (Bird Sanctuary) to experience views of the sea and Cape Miseno, and discover the variety of bird species in Bacoli. Hiking boots at the ready?
Tour Description
We'll meet on the Bacoli coast at the designated time, specifically at the Shopping Area on Via Miseno, to begin our tour along the Santuario degli Uccelli hiking path.
We'll walk to the slopes of the old Miseno crater, formed somewhere between 10,000 and 25,000 years ago. Did you know that the local geology has encouraged numerous bird species to settle here? This area is a true sanctuary for these animals. Hence the name! Keep an eye out during our hiking tour, as you may be able to spot seagulls flying back to their nests.
After this, we'll continue our route along this ancient path, surrounded by Mediterranean oak trees and shrubs. You'll get some pretty impressive views of Monte di Procida, where the remains of the ancient Archiflegrean Volcano lie.
Once we've reached the highest point, in front of us we'll find a scenic view of the Pozzuoli Gulf and the islands of Ischia, Capri, and Procida. You might even spot the Miseno Lighthouse in the distance. Don't forget to snap a photo or two!
At this point, we'll begin our descent down a path that runs through the crater’s interior, leading us to an area near the Cape Miseno Lighthouse. It will be here where, after a 2-hour hike, our tour will come to an end.
