of Naples. MASSA. .'». Route. \\\
of La Ven-ere becomes visible, a conspicuous object from all
quarters. Massa contains the remains of a Roman aqueduct and
other antiquities. The church of S. Francesco is said to occupy
the site of a temple of Juno. The festival celebrated here on
Aug. loth affords an opportunity of observing the costumes of
the country. In 1S0S Massa was the head-quarters of Murat du¬
ring the expedition of General Lamarque against Capri.
From Massa the extremity of the peninsula, the I'unta della
Campuneltu (1500 ft.), the Cape of Minerva of the ancients, na¬
med after a temple said to have been erected by Ulysses on this
spot in honour of the goddess. may be reached in 1 hr. The
modern appellation is in allusion to the bell of the watch-towers
erected along the coast by Charles V. as a protection against pi¬
rates. From this point, overgrown with olives and m\ riles, a
magnificent and extensive view of the sea, the coast and the is¬
land of Capri (3 M. distant) is enjoyed. A lighthouse has recently
been erected here.
Travellers desirous of proceeding from Sorrento or Meta by Carotto in
the Piano di Sorrento (wine and tolerable beds at Fran, de Majo's inn at
.S. Liberio, near Carotto) and S. Liguoro to (3 hrs.; donkey 2 1. and fee)
Scaricatojo, and thence by boat to (2',2 hrs.; 2 rowers 7—8, 4 r. 101.)
Amalfi (comp. p. 136), should order a boat from the latter place, as none
are to be had at Scaricatojo (this excursion therefore more convenient in
the reverse direction). Beautiful view the whole way, especially in going
from Scaricatojo. The last i,-.. hr. is occupied in descending by steps, for
which those ascending from Scaricatojo should allow 3j4 hr.
Capri.
This island may be most conveniently visited from Sorrento. The
crossing occupies 2 ltrs. and the entire excursion may be accomplished in
one day. Those who are desirous of prolonging their voyage to Amalti
should spend a night on the island. A four-oared boat for the excursion
(-tutto compreso") 101. and a fee of 11. to the boatmen: two-oared boat
6- S 1. At the hotels higher charges are demanded. Travellers acquainted
with the language should apply to the boatmen themselves (comp. \>. 130i.
A four-oared boat to Capri anil Amalfi, spending the night at the island.
costs 30—401. It need hardly be observed that fine and calm weather is
indispensable. — From Naples a steamboat starts on Sundays and holidays
in summer, sometimes on other days, at S a. m. for Sorrento and Capri,
leaving the island again at 3. 30 p. m. (excursion 101., embarkation at
Naples 25 c, to or from the steamer at Capri 10 c, landing at Naples 10 c).
This mode of visiting Capri however is not recommended. The vessels do
not start until a sufficient number of passengers has been secured (about
20), and the whole excursion is extremely hurried, allowing barely sufficient
time for the visit to the Blue Grotto.
From travellers, who desire to avail themselves of the steamboat from
Capri to Sorrento only, the whole fare to Naples is generally extorted. In
order to avoid this imposition the traveller should apply for a ticket to
Sorrento only before the departure of the steamer. If this is refused, a
threat to engage a small boat generally has the desired effect.
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