Vatoliere to Base Scarrupata
Barano d'Ischia · about 50 min by car from Naples
The walk
4.2 km out-and-back walk near Barano d'Ischia, up to Base Scarrupata: about 1 h 15 of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads. After the walk: lunch at Il Focolare – Isola d’Ischia in Barano (0.7 km).
Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.
Ascent not available for this trail: walking time estimated from distance.
How to get there
By car
From Naples: about 50 min (33 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Naples, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
40.71460,13.92585
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Also within reach: Sorrento, about 1 h by car
Where to eat and drink
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Barano d'Ischia and start the walk.
- 11:15Back at the start after about 1 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Il Focolare – Isola d’Ischia in Barano, 700 m by car.
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