THE ZIRO TOWER

The Tower is situated halfway between Amalfi and Ravello, a strategic position for keeping a lookout for approaching Saracens. This is the site of one of the bloodiest episodes: according to the legend, in the early 16th century Giovanna of Aragon was locked in the tower. She was guilty of having fallen in love with her servant after the death of her husband, Alfonso Piccolomini. The tower is famous for its Amazing Belvedere overlooking the whole gulf.

Duration: 2 hours and a half – departure from Pontone – Scala
Difficulty: medium – Km 4,7

The walk can be matched with:
paper trail (The Iron valley) from Pontone to Amalfi, light lunch at a local farm or in a lemon garden in Amalfi and escorted tour in the village.

Trekking clothes and mosquito spray are recommended