SENTIERI DELLA LUCERTOLA
Latest update: 19 March 2022
SENTIERI DELLA LUCERTOLA
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The paths of the lizard (Sentieri della Lucertola in Italian), are a project created by the local government of Barano d'Ischia to allow visitors the chance to enjoy Ischia's mountain countryside with its spectacular views of the island and its abundance of flora and fauna.
There are four separate paths each with their own name and easy to follow as they are marked with differently-coloured lizards.
Below are the start and finish points along with information about which buses to take to reach them. Each path has a relative difficulty level as well as an estimated journey time and a list of points of interest that they pass through.
The Path of the Great Crater
A trek through woodlands and the natural springs at Buceto, with breath-taking views of Castello Aragonese and The Bay of Naples.
Follow the signs of the Red Lizard
Estimated Duration - 2hrs 30 minutes
Difficulty level - 2
Passing through - Fiaiano, Marecoppo, Monte Trippodi, Buceto, Carusiello, Cretaio, Fondo Ferraro, Casa Arcamone, Bosco dei Conti, Fiaiano
Leaving From - Fiaiano (Nik Bar)
Finishing At - Fiaiano Piazzetta
Reachable by Number 6 Bus
The Path of the Old Cellars
A walk through some of Ischia's vineyards and woodlands, passing by the old cellars in Candiano and Crillo with panoramic views of Capri and the Gulf of Naples.
Follow the signs of the yellow lizard
Estimated Duration - 2hrs 15 minutes
Difficulty Level - 3
Passing Through - Buonopane, Candiano, Montegatto, Piano san Paolo, Selva del Napoletano, Cirillo, Fiaiano
Leaving From - Buonopane Piazzetta
Finishing At - Fiaiano bus-stop for the number 6 bus
Reachable by Bus Lines CD or CS
The Path of the Sanctuary
This trek passes by the Sanctuary of the Madonna at Montevergine in Schiappone with beautiful views of Barano and the surrounding villages as well as the volcanic crater of Vatoliere.
Follow the signs of the Purple Lizard
Estimated Duration - 2hrs 15 minutes
Difficulty Level - 2
Passing Through - Vatoliere, Chiummano, Schiappone, Scarrupata, Schiappone, Terone, Vatoliere
Starting From - Vatoliere
Finishing At - Vatoliere
Reachable by Number 5 bus (via Vatoliere)
The Path of the Bays
A relatively short walk through vineyards and woodlands with views of the little fort of La Guardiola as well as the bays of San Pancrazio, Maronti and Cava Grado.
Follow the signs of the Blue Lizard
Estimated Duration - 1 and a half hours
Difficulty Level - 1
Passing Through - Testaccio, Monte Cotto, Testaccio
Leaving From - Piazetta Testaccio
Finishing At - Piazzetta Testaccio
Reachable by number 5 bus
There are four separate paths each with their own name and easy to follow as they are marked with differently-coloured lizards.
Below are the start and finish points along with information about which buses to take to reach them. Each path has a relative difficulty level as well as an estimated journey time and a list of points of interest that they pass through.
The Path of the Great Crater
A trek through woodlands and the natural springs at Buceto, with breath-taking views of Castello Aragonese and The Bay of Naples.
Follow the signs of the Red Lizard
Estimated Duration - 2hrs 30 minutes
Difficulty level - 2
Passing through - Fiaiano, Marecoppo, Monte Trippodi, Buceto, Carusiello, Cretaio, Fondo Ferraro, Casa Arcamone, Bosco dei Conti, Fiaiano
Leaving From - Fiaiano (Nik Bar)
Finishing At - Fiaiano Piazzetta
Reachable by Number 6 Bus
The Path of the Old Cellars
A walk through some of Ischia's vineyards and woodlands, passing by the old cellars in Candiano and Crillo with panoramic views of Capri and the Gulf of Naples.
Follow the signs of the yellow lizard
Estimated Duration - 2hrs 15 minutes
Difficulty Level - 3
Passing Through - Buonopane, Candiano, Montegatto, Piano san Paolo, Selva del Napoletano, Cirillo, Fiaiano
Leaving From - Buonopane Piazzetta
Finishing At - Fiaiano bus-stop for the number 6 bus
Reachable by Bus Lines CD or CS
The Path of the Sanctuary
This trek passes by the Sanctuary of the Madonna at Montevergine in Schiappone with beautiful views of Barano and the surrounding villages as well as the volcanic crater of Vatoliere.
Follow the signs of the Purple Lizard
Estimated Duration - 2hrs 15 minutes
Difficulty Level - 2
Passing Through - Vatoliere, Chiummano, Schiappone, Scarrupata, Schiappone, Terone, Vatoliere
Starting From - Vatoliere
Finishing At - Vatoliere
Reachable by Number 5 bus (via Vatoliere)
The Path of the Bays
A relatively short walk through vineyards and woodlands with views of the little fort of La Guardiola as well as the bays of San Pancrazio, Maronti and Cava Grado.
Follow the signs of the Blue Lizard
Estimated Duration - 1 and a half hours
Difficulty Level - 1
Passing Through - Testaccio, Monte Cotto, Testaccio
Leaving From - Piazetta Testaccio
Finishing At - Piazzetta Testaccio
Reachable by number 5 bus
