Fabulous view with Vesuvius dominating the landscape. Really enjoyed the cable car up (very easy to find from Castellamare train station). Not great signposting at the top, which meant we wandered a little aimlessly initially. We didn't have much time up there and found a (very shabby) route with fantastic views. With a little more time we might have found some more established paths, that didn't have lots of rubble strewn across them!

Funicular station is found beside the rail sation platform. Tickets can be purchased from the train station ( E8 / person , return). Rides approximately every 20 minutes during the day. Car operator gave very good talk on way up, pointing out various things of interest and explaining about the journey. Views are fantastic from cable car, but rather limited at the top due to trees. There are walks from the station at the summit . Wear sturdy footwear as paths are sometimes uneven. There are a couple of bar/ restaurants at the summit where you can have a meal/ buy drinks/ ice creams at reasonable prices. Both have shaded areas. There is a picnic area within a minute walk which has tables/ benches - although there was rubbish strewn around this site ( bins are provided , although it appeared that wildlife had subsequently scattered discarded bags). Best photo opportunities are on the descent as you are then more aware of which views you want to capture. After the busy streets below, the summit and walks are a tranquil haven surrounded by birdsong. Take photos as we found nowhere to buy any postcards or pictures - either around base station or at summit.

We drove from vico enquense to the view point at the top of the mountain. Google will tell you th busiest times and we would recommend visiting off peak as to avoid meeting too much traffic on the winding roads . There is a small car park at the top beside the church. The view is unbelievable and a must see when visiting Vixo Enquense. If you don't want to brave the driving their is a bus and funicular.