Collina dei Camaldoli

Collina dei Camaldoli is the highest hill in Naples, stretching across the borders of Marano di Napoli and Quarto municipalities. The terrain features steep cliffs on its southern side and densely wooded slopes on the north, creating varied landscapes.

This elevation formed roughly 35,000 years ago through intense volcanic activity in the Phlegraean Fields region. The geological structure reflects the long history of volcanic processes that shaped this landscape.

From its summit near the Soccavo district, visitors observe panoramas encompassing the Gulf of Naples, Vesuvius, Sorrento peninsula, and distant Pontine islands.

The site is accessible from different directions with trails of varying difficulty levels. Temperatures here remain 3-4 degrees cooler than in central Naples, which is noticeable throughout the year.

From the summit near Soccavo district, clear days reveal views of the Gulf of Naples, Mount Vesuvius, the Sorrento peninsula, and even the distant Pontine Islands. This panorama gives visitors a sense of the geographical expanse of the region.