Roughly 35% of Campania is covered by mountains, which dominate much of the inland region. More than 50% of the total area of Campania is hilly terrain. The remaining 15% is made up of plains.
Much of the coastline features rugged cliffs covered in lemon trees and other vegetation. The
Amalfi coast and the Sorrentine peninsula are exceptionally beautiful. The high mountains in the hinterland in the Cilento nature reserve are covered by woods, but the typical Mediterranean flora is found everywhere on the coast.
Many excellent vineyards cover the highlands in the Avellino province. Campania's local grape, the superb black Aglianico grape, and the equally fine white Greco di Tufo and Fiano are grown here.
The highest point in Campania, 2050 m above sea level, is found in the northernmost part of the region also called Monti del Matese. This area enjoys a lovely and unspoiled countryside with woods, rivers and lakes. The area is a designated Nature Reserve with an abundant fauna. Wolves, golden eagles, wildcats and other exciting game birds live here.
Much of the coastline is characterized by rugged cliffs covered with lemon trees and other vegetation.
Amalfi Coast and
Sorrento peninsula are exceptionally beautiful. In Cilento reserve you will find high mountains covered by lush forests, whereas along the coast encounter the typical Mediterranean flora.
The highlands of the Avellino province play host to many beautiful vineyards which are often planted with Campania's own great grape varieties, such as the blue Aglianico grape and green Greco di Tufo and Fiano grapes.
Campania highest point is 2,050 meters above sea level, in the region's northern part which is also called Monti del Matese. In this area you will find beautiful and unspoiled nature with forests, rivers and lakes. The area which, incidentally, is a protected park is also rich in fauna where there are wolves, eagles, wild cats and other exciting hunting birds.
