Its name is “Sentiero degli Dei“, Gods’ Pathway, a wonderful walk along Monti Lattari, the only way connecting all for several centuries between all the medieval villages of Amalfi Coast.

Along the Gods’ Pathway you will be able to find freshwater sources and you will be able to relieve your fatigue drinking from the purest of waters, right before entering the village of Nocelle, ready to host whoever wanted to walk along the pathway.

From here you will have the best view of Li Galli Island, the island where, according to Homerus, mermaids used to trick seamen, taking them with their beautiful chants directly into their own end.

Just Odysseus managed to to survive the mermaids, not before asking to his fellow seamen to be bound with ropes to the mast, willing to hear their beautiful voice without leaving the boat and dying.

After a short stop at the Old Fountain of Monte Pertuso, you will be able to walk toward Positano and the famous 1700 stairs. There is a legend pertaining also Monte Pertuso: the Virgin Many and the Devil had here a long and violent battle, which marked all the stones around the mountain, creating a “pertuso” (italian for fissure), giving the name to mountain itself.

According to the legend, the Virgin Mary created the fissure, pushing her fingers through the stone. For who’s looking for a scientific explanation of the very peculiar shape of the mountain, it’s all due to the erosion, very common in the whole Amalfi Coast, phenomenon able to shape most of the rocks surrounding Amalfi.

Walking along the Gods’ Pathway – Sentiero degli Dei is a very unique and peculiar experience. Even if you are not a great walker, don’t be afraid: the whole pathway can be walked by unexperienced trekkers, without any need for special equipment. A good pair of shoes will be more than enough.
There are two walks, dividing the Sentiero degli Dei in two parts: the higher pathway starts from Bomerano and ends in Santa Maria del Castello – it’s by far the hardest one, as you will have to slightly climb all allong the walk; the lower path is easier, and goes through Nocelle – it is the preferred one by tourists, especially the ones with no previous training in trekking and walking.
In addition to that, we must remind you that the lower path is also the most interesting for the presence of historical landmarks.
And if you feel tired during the walk, you will be able to rest on one of the many bench you will find all along the trail.