Lattari Mountains - 600 m altitude
Agerola
The green balcony of the Coast. Starting point of the Path of the Gods, home of Fior di Latte, and the most vertiginous panoramas in the region.
Agerola is the Amalfi Coast's best-kept secret. At 600 metres altitude, tucked among the Lattari Mountains, this community of shepherds and farmers offers what the coast cannot: fresh air, silence, spectacular trails, and a dairy tradition stretching back to the Middle Ages.
This is where the celebrated Path of the Gods begins, one of the most beautiful trekking routes in Europe. But Agerola is more than just a trailhead: it is a world apart, made up of scattered hamlets (Bomerano, San Lazzaro, Pianillo), artisan dairies, and trattorias serving produce straight from the kitchen garden.
Did you know?
7.8 km
the Path of the Gods, from Bomerano to Nocelle
600 m
average altitude — 8–10°C cooler than the coast
XII cent.
documented dairy tradition
The Path of the Gods
The most famous trek on the Amalfi Coast — a panoramic path carved into the rock of the Lattari Mountains, high above the sea.
Start
Bomerano (Agerola)
Finish
Nocelle (Positano)
Distance
~7.8 km
Duration
3–4 hours
Difficulty: Medium. Around 600 m of descent. Hiking boots required, trekking poles recommended. Carry at least 1.5 litres of water. Do not attempt in rain or thick fog. From Nocelle you descend to Positano via 1,500 steps or the local bus.
What to See in Agerola
Bomerano and the Trailhead
The best-known hamlet, with the small square from which the Path of the Gods departs. Bars, grocery shops, and the Lattari Mountains Park information point. The panorama over Capri and the coast is already spectacular from here.
Dairies & Fior di Latte
Agerola's Fior di Latte is a fresh mozzarella made from the milk of Agerolese cows raised at altitude. Several dairies welcome visitors for tastings. Also worth trying: smoked provola and fresh ricotta.
Sentiero dei Tre Calli
A less-crowded alternative to the Path of the Gods. It connects Agerola to Positano through chestnut woods and lemon terraces. Longer (5–6 hours) but equally spectacular.
Lattari Mountains Regional Park
Agerola sits at the heart of the park: marked trails, holm oak and chestnut forests, karst caves, and unique biodiversity. The Visitor Centre in San Lazzaro provides maps and information.
Grotta di Santa Barbara
A karst cave reachable on a roughly 2-hour excursion from San Lazzaro. Inside: stalactites and a striking atmosphere. Free entry, but a local guide is recommended.
Local Tip
Fior di Latte from the dairy
Stop at a dairy in San Lazzaro around 10:00 am, when the Fior di Latte comes out still warm. Buy some, add a slice of local bread and a tomato — the perfect lunch before the trail.