When visiting Italy, most travellers rarely venture South, yet Southern Italy holds some of the most beautiful and adventurous locations where you can find rolling mountains, gorgeous beaches, and historical landmarks. If you prefer to take the road less travelled, here are some unique locations and activities you can do in Southern Italy.
Hiking
Southern Italy is a beautiful place to hike, especially with its extraordinary sceneries. You won’t run out of trails to trek, but there are some places that should be on your list. We suggest that you bring a Pacsafe Venturesafe X Backpack along as they are durable enough for the following locations.

The Abruzzo region holds the most number of National Parks compared to other Southern Italy cities. It is common for outdoor enthusiasts to rush towards these parks to experience the wildlife and nature here. Although hiking is popular, visitors do go rock climbing and horseback riding during the summer. It is also common for local Italian city dwellers to visit them to escape the rush of the city. Some notable parks to hike would be the Abruzzo National Park, Majella National Park, and the Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park.
If you are looking for a more exciting experience, you may also want to hike up one of Southern Italy’s volcanoes! Although most remain dormant, hiking up one of them is always a thrill-seeking moment. Mount Vesuvius is considered the most popular volcano in Southern Italy. Well-known as the cause of the ancient city, Pompeii’s destruction, the area around this volcano has been declared as a National Park and offers guided tours to the top.

You can also hike up Stromboli, an active volcano located north of Sicily. There’s much more to hiking Stromboli, as you will have to arrive by boat before you are given a compulsory tour to the peak and there are only 2 tours given per day; one at 5 PM and one at midnight. Although it is a strenuous hike, it is definitely worth it.

Beaches
You’ll find there are plenty of Southern Italy beaches to visit, and all of them have breathtaking views to take in. The Calabria region has world famous beaches with crystal blue waters. You can spend your entire visit beach-hopping through them without getting bored. The Amalfi Coast in Campania also offers a gorgeous beach that is famous for luxury. So if you’re looking for a relaxing location, this will be a good place to travel to. Bring along a Pacsafe Slingsafe™ LX250 anti-theft tote for yourself to keep your belongings safe while you bask under the Southern Italian sun. If you’re looking for more fun, you could also visit one of the many grottoes in Puglia, such as the Grotte di Castellana, a series of underground caves that are waiting to be explored. Given the low number of tourists, you can definitely make the most out of your visit here.

History
As a traveller, you should visit Southern Italy cities and drop by its historical sites. A Pacsafe Metrosafe LS bag will be perfect to carry along while you take in the fascinating sights. Pompeii, located in Campania, is famous for its destruction caused by Mount Vesuvius’ eruption, and you’ll find most of the infrastructure is preserved under volcanic ash. The haunting beauty of Pompeii is a sight that should not be missed!

Other than Pompeii, the city of Sassi di Matera in the Basilicata region gives travellers the opportunity to visit its ancient stone caves. Labeled as one of the most well-preserved ancient city, these stone caves have been inhabited for thousands of years and not many cities can come close to its beauty. If you want to see a unique historical site, the Sassi di Matera is the place for you!

While these locations hold many adventures, Southern Italy still has a lot more to offer. If you know other interesting places to visit, let us know!