Campi Flegrei: A Journey Through Myth, Nature, and Archaeology with the Flegree Guides Association
Exploring the Phlegraean Fields means immersing yourself in a region unlike any other in the world, where history intertwines with legend and nature bears witness to millennia of volcanic transformations.
Guiding us on this fascinating journey are Mara and Arcangelo from the Associazione Guide Flegree, a group of certified guides dedicated to elevating the profession and promoting awareness of this extraordinary area of Campania.
Their new video takes us on a journey that begins at the Lago dAverno viewpoint, just a short walk from Cumathe oldest Greek colony in the West. From here, the view sweeps across the gulf to Miseno, the hill that, according to legend, holds the tomb of Aeneass trumpeter, and to the majestic Castle of Baia, now home to the Archaeological Museum of the Phlegraean Fields.
A tale that intertwines myth and reality, where Virgil set the underworld of the Aeneid and where every glimpse recalls the deep bond between man and landscape.
The Phlegraean Fields are a true open-air museum with 26 archaeological sites that preserve the memory of the Greek and Roman eras. From the Fescina di Quarto to the Villa del Torchio, from the Piscina Mirabilisthe largest Roman cistern ever discoveredto the Baths of Baia, every site tells a story of beauty and human ingenuity.
The journey continues to Monte di Procida, the smallest town in the Phlegraean Fields, where you can admire breathtaking views and stroll along the Torrefumo promenade or among the small churches of the historic village. Across the bay, the Phlegraean archipelagowith Ischia, Procida, and Vivaraoffers marine and natural landscapes of rare authenticity, perfect for those who love the sea and unspoiled nature.
Nothing in the world shines brighter than the beautiful Bay, wrote Horace, and the video takes us right here, where once stood sumptuous villas and thermal complexes beloved by Caesar, Nero, and Hadrian.
Today, thanks to the Cimba boat, with its transparent hull, it is possible to admire the submerged ruins of Baias underwater archaeological park: mosaics, columns, and nymphaea resting among starfish and Posidonia seagrass, silent witnesses to a glorious past.
Visiting the Phlegraean Fields means choosing slow, mindful tourism, far from the beaten paths of mass tourism. A way to reconnect with yourself and with nature, letting yourself be guided by the charm of a region where myth, sea, and volcanoes merge into a single, unforgettable experience.
Watch the full video from the Associazione Guide Flegree and let yourself be enchanted by a land that continues to surprise both those who visit it and those who live there every day.