We thought it would be necessary nice to add a bit of balance to our foodie holiday in Italy and since we’re now expert level hikers after our time in the Pyrenees. We would get this balance in the form of hiking. Now, if you’ve ever been to the west coast of Italy, particularly Cinque Terre and The Amalfi Coast you will be aware that hiking may not be the right word to describe what we were partaking in. No no no, it’s more like you’re on a constant stair master. I’m tempted to believe there are more steps in this part of Italy than in Australia and New Zealand combined. This said, they’re all worth it for the gorgeous coastal scenery and the mushroom filled forests. We just wish we were better at deciphering the fungi we could turn into a shroomy filled feast and those that would certainly kill us. Here are some pictures from the hikes we did around Italy, stay tuned for our next blog post about the highlights of our 7 weeks in Italia!

Portofino National Park

Hiking in Italy / Cliffs above Punta Chiappa
Cliffs above Punta Chiappa
Hiking in Italy / Abbazia di San Fruttuoso
Abbazia di San Fruttuoso
Hiking Italy / Camogli harbour
Camogli harbour

Cinque Terre

Hiking Italy / Walking from Levanto to Monterosso Al Mare with views of the whole Cinque Terre
Walking from Levanto to Monterosso Al Mare with views of the whole Cinque Terre
Hiking Italy / From the top of some real gruelling stairs between Riomaggiore and Manarola
From the top of some real gruelling stairs between Riomaggiore and Manarola
Hiking Italy / The track took us through gorgeous vineyards
The track took us through gorgeous vineyards
Hiking Italy / Last stop in Vernazza for an Aperol Sptitz
Last stop in Vernazza for an Aperol Sptitz

The Amalfi Coast

Hiking Italy / This coast line is UNREAL - from one of the highest points on Path of the Gods
This coast line is UNREAL – from one of the highest points on Path of the Gods
Hiking Italy / This is how farming is done here - on terraces - it's impressive!
This is how farming is done here – on terraces – it’s impressive!
Hiking Italy / One must refuel after hiking - this gem was just before you walk down the 1700 steps into Positano in Nocelle called Santa Croce
One must refuel after hiking – this delicious gem was just before you walk down the 1700 steps into Positano in Nocelle called Santa Croce
Hiking Italy / Getting high above Maiori
Getting high above Maiori
Hiking Italy / Monte dell'Avvocata 1013m with floating mountains in the background
Monte dell’Avvocata 1013m with floating mountains in the background
Hiking Italy / It's milky out there
It’s milky out there – when you can’t tell where the sky stops and the ocean begins

Sicily – Zingaro Nature Reserve

Hiking Italy / These beaches had us like wow, dotted along the 7km coastal path
These beaches had us like wow, dotted along the 7km coastal path
Hiking Italy / Walking South on the high trail in Zingaro Nature Reserve
Walking South on the high trail in Zingaro Nature Reserve

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