{"id":37907,"date":"2021-01-02T08:00:21","date_gmt":"2021-01-02T07:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=37907"},"modified":"2020-12-29T19:11:29","modified_gmt":"2020-12-29T18:11:29","slug":"vesuvius-national-park-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/vesuvius-national-park-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Vesuvius National Park: nature, history and flavors"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the center there\u2019s the most famous volcano<\/strong> in the world, around it a sunny area with centuries-old crops and breathtaking<\/strong> landscapes<\/strong>. The Vesuvius National Park<\/strong> is an evocative place that you must explore step by step, as well as an unmissable destination for trekking<\/strong> lovers.<\/p>\n

It is the smallest National Park in Italy, but don’t be fooled: it includes countless naturalistic lushness<\/strong> and incredible paths<\/strong>, splendid views and many species of plants and animals in places that vary from the sea<\/strong> to the mountains<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

What to see in the Vesuvius National Park<\/h2>\n
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Established in 1995<\/strong> to safeguard the inestimable value and ecological balance of this territory, the Vesuvius National Park has a lot to offer. Here you can live unforgettable experiences. Mount Somma and the volcano offer a varied nature with landscapes<\/strong> ranging from the city of Naples and its gulf to the Phlegraean Fields, from the Sorrentino Peninsula to the Sarno Valley. The communities that have settled up to its slopes welcome you with ancient traditions<\/strong> and unique<\/strong> flavors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The Volcano is the heart of the Park and its greatest attraction, but not everyone knows that it is surrounded by an external<\/strong> cone<\/strong>. It is Mount<\/strong> Somma<\/strong>, once an active volcano, today the green lung of the Park. In fact, if the Vesuvian territory is more arid and characterized by the scents of the Mediterranean<\/strong> woodland<\/strong>, the one summarizes the Apennines, with dense chestnut and holm oak woods. While exploring the park, you will encounter numerous plant<\/strong> species<\/strong>, from Neapolitan maple to broom, up to 23 species of elegant orchids<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Exploring the history<\/h3>\n
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A nature that goes from lava landscapes<\/strong> to the sea<\/strong>, but not only. In the Vesuvius National Park, you can also retrace history through the archaeological excavations<\/strong> of Herculaneum, its Virtual Archaeological Museum<\/a>, the Boscoreale<\/strong> antiquarium, and the remains of the Villa<\/strong> Augustea<\/strong>, which stand in one of the most interesting areas from an agricultural point of view. The Vesuvian<\/strong> Observatory<\/strong> is also interesting. It\u2019s the first structure in the world created to study volcanic phenomena in 1841 by Ferdinand II of Bourbon and now home to an exhibition that collects films, iconographic material, and products of the eruptions.<\/p>\n

Naturally during your sustainable holiday in the Park you can visit the 13 municipalities that are part of it: there is for example Herculaneum<\/strong>, Trocchia<\/strong> with a picturesque medieval district, Sant’Anastasia<\/strong>, famous for copper craftsmanship, and Somma Vesuviana<\/strong> with the Aragonese walls, the ruins of the castle and the Museum of peasant life<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The animals you can meet<\/h2>\n
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Despite the strong human presence in the Vesuvius National Park, its nature remains partly wild. The proximity to the coast, the climatic conditions, and the great environmental diversity have contributed to the development of an interesting fauna population.
\nRaise your head and start observing: birdwatching<\/strong><\/a> in these areas always gives great emotions. You might find the western marsh harrier, the European roller, a raven, or one of the 90 species present.
\nDuring your excursions you may also encounter the mammals<\/strong> that live in these places: for example, the fox, the stone marten, the garden dormouse, and the dormouse.<\/p>\n

Typical products of the Vesuvius National Park<\/h2>\n
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Piennolo<\/em> cherry tomatoes<\/strong>, juicy and sweet apricots<\/strong>, citrus fruits<\/strong> of all kinds, olives, and grapes<\/strong> with an unmistakable scent: the products of Vesuvius are famous all over the world, as well as the beating heart of agricultural tradition not only from Campania but from Italy.
\nTo fully experience this unique place in the world, all you have to do is enjoy a good plate of pasta, sip a glass of Lacryma<\/strong> Christi<\/strong><\/em> and learn about its most ancient traditions.<\/p>\n

11 trails for 54 kilometers of walking<\/h2>\n
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Inside the park, you will find different types of<\/strong> paths<\/strong>, six circular, an educational path, one panoramic, and one agricultural, which will allow you to explore the whole territory kilometer after kilometer. Path n.1, for example, allows you to discover the Valle dell’Inferno<\/strong> and the most representative environments of the protected area, path n.9 allows you to walk on a lava flow<\/strong> surrounded by a lunar landscape, and path n . 5 represents the experience that you can\u2019t miss during a holiday in the Vesuvius National Park. It is the Great Cono path<\/strong> that will allow you to walk along the crater<\/strong> of an active volcano, admiring a boundless panorama.<\/p>\n

Your green stay near the Vesuvius National Park<\/h2>\n\n\t\t