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12-day Southern Italy motorcycle trip in August - Calabria or Amalfi/Naples?
Hey everyone,
I’m planning a motorcycle trip in Southern Italy from **9-20 August**.
I arrive and leave from **Brindisi** (ferry to/from Greece).
I’ve narrowed it down to 3 possible itineraries and I’d love advice from people who know the area. **I’m traveling on a budget** and prefer less touristy places, not fancy/expensive stuff. Also I am not really interested in nightlife or luxury towns. For example I prefer to dine in a local tratoria with Italians using google-translate rather than a michelin restaurant with sea view. My budget is low to medium when it comes also to accommodation (max 80 euros per night).
# OPTION 1 - Original “classic” route
**Valle d’Itria + Salento + Basilicata + Amalfi/Naples**
09-11 Aug: Valle d’Itria base
12-13 Aug: Taranto / Lecce / Gallipoli area
13-15 Aug: Basilicata (Matera, Craco, Aliano)
15-19 Aug: Pollino --> Sapri --> Maratea --> Castellabate --> Amalfi --> Naples
19-20 Aug: return south toward Brindisi
Famous highlights but touristy combined with the August traffic may be stressfull.
# OPTION 2 - No Taranto/Lecce/Gallipoli
**Valle d’Itria + Basilicata + Left Coast**
09-11 Aug: Valle d’Itria base
11-14 Aug: Basilicata
14-16 Aug: Pollino
16-19 Aug: Sapri / Maratea / Amalfi / Naples
19-20 Aug: slow return south
This version removes Salento and gives more time to Basilicata/Pollino.
# OPTION 3 - Calabria-focused route
**Valle d’Itria + Basilicata + Calabria**
09-11 Aug: Valle d’Itria base
11-13 Aug: Basilicata
13-19 Aug: Calabria
19-20 Aug: Brindisi departure
This one feels the most adventurous and motorcycle-oriented, but I’m worried Calabria may simply be TOO big for the time available.
For people who know southern Italy:
* Which option would you choose? Pros and Cons.
* Is Calabria worth prioritizing over Amalfi/Naples?
* Is Valle d’Itria worth keeping or should I spend those days deeper south?
* Any must-ride roads, hidden beaches, hidden gem or general tip?
Would love advice from riders and locals!
#travel
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Hey everyone,
I’m planning a motorcycle trip in Southern Italy from **9-20 August**.
I arrive and leave from **Brindisi** (ferry to/from Greece).
I’ve narrowed it down to 3 possible itineraries and I’d love advice from people who know the area. **I’m traveling on a budget** and prefer less touristy places, not fancy/expensive stuff. Also I am not really interested in nightlife or luxury towns. For example I prefer to dine in a local tratoria with Italians using google-translate rather than a michelin restaurant with sea view. My budget is low to medium when it comes also to accommodation (max 80 euros per night).
# OPTION 1 - Original “classic” route
**Valle d’Itria + Salento + Basilicata + Amalfi/Naples**
09-11 Aug: Valle d’Itria base
12-13 Aug: Taranto / Lecce / Gallipoli area
13-15 Aug: Basilicata (Matera, Craco, Aliano)
15-19 Aug: Pollino --> Sapri --> Maratea --> Castellabate --> Amalfi --> Naples
19-20 Aug: return south toward Brindisi
Famous highlights but touristy combined with the August traffic may be stressfull.
# OPTION 2 - No Taranto/Lecce/Gallipoli
**Valle d’Itria + Basilicata + Left Coast**
09-11 Aug: Valle d’Itria base
11-14 Aug: Basilicata
14-16 Aug: Pollino
16-19 Aug: Sapri / Maratea / Amalfi / Naples
19-20 Aug: slow return south
This version removes Salento and gives more time to Basilicata/Pollino.
# OPTION 3 - Calabria-focused route
**Valle d’Itria + Basilicata + Calabria**
09-11 Aug: Valle d’Itria base
11-13 Aug: Basilicata
13-19 Aug: Calabria
19-20 Aug: Brindisi departure
This one feels the most adventurous and motorcycle-oriented, but I’m worried Calabria may simply be TOO big for the time available.
For people who know southern Italy:
* Which option would you choose? Pros and Cons.
* Is Calabria worth prioritizing over Amalfi/Naples?
* Is Valle d’Itria worth keeping or should I spend those days deeper south?
* Any must-ride roads, hidden beaches, hidden gem or general tip?
Would love advice from riders and locals!
#travel
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