Mount Epomeo
| Mount Epomeo | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 789 m (2,589 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Ischia, Italy |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike |
Mount Epomeo (Italian: Monte Epomeo) is the highest mountain on the volcanic island of Ischia, in the Gulf of Naples, Italy. Epomeo is believed to be a volcanic horst.
Reaching a height of 789 metres (2,589 ft), it towers above the rest of Ischia. Much of Epomeo is covered in lush greenery, with a few vineyards also occupying its slopes. Approximately 75 metres (246 ft) from the peak the mountain is covered in white lava.
A path leads to the summit of the mountain from Fontana, one of its quiet traditional villages.
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Coordinates: 40°43′48″N 13°53′42″E / 40.73°N 13.895°E
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