Welcome to The Amalfi Coast ! One look at the Amalfi Coast and you may believe that you’ve found heaven on earth. Located in the Campania region of Italy, this UNESCO World Heritage site covers 50 kms of majestic terrain; […]
Welcome to The Amalfi Coast !
One look at the Amalfi Coast and you may believe that you’ve found heaven on earth. Located in the Campania region of Italy, this UNESCO World Heritage site covers 50 kms of majestic terrain; sky-high costal cliffs display vibrant vegetation and multicolored towns live side by side with the disarming turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, creating a scene that has the power to stop even the most seasoned of travelers dead in their tracks.
The coast and the 13 seaside towns that call it home are all connected via the SS163 highway, considered one of the most scenic drives in the world. Each town comes equipped with signature Amalfi topography, as well as standout attributes of its own.
Sorrento – Your Gateway to the Amalfi Coast
A small resort with a big reputation, Sorrento is a town of lemons, high-pedigree hotels and plunging cliffs that cut through the heart of the historical core. The town’s longstanding popularity stems from its location at the western gateway to the Amalfi. It’s also on the train line to Pompeii and has regular fast-ferry connections to Naples and Capri.
Positano
Dramatic, deluxe and more than a little dashing, Positano is the Amalfi Coast’s front-cover splash, with vertiginous houses tumbling down to the sea in a cascade of sun-bleached peach, pink and terracotta. No less photo-worthy are its steep streets and steps, flanked by wisteria-draped hotels, smart restaurants and fashionable retailers.
Amalfi Town
This is the main town of this beautiful region and is often packed full of tourists. As with the other coastal towns in this region, Amalfi is truly stunning and its plethora of multi-colored houses and shops are wonderful to behold. Amalfi’s vertiginous streets, belvederes, cascading flowers, and ever-changing views of the blue sea below make Amalfi one of Italy’s most delightful places to visit. Almost as trendy as Positano’s, Amalfi’s Marina Grande has its share of glamour.
Amalfi’s cathedral, Duomo di Sant’Andrea, rises majestically at the top of a long staircase (nearly everything in Amalfi is reached by stairs), with a geometric patterned façade, striped columns, and a dome resplendent in Majolica tiles.
Ravello
If you want the best views of the Amalfi Coast then you must head to Ravello. This town can be found on the top of the mountains in-between Amalfi and Maiori and is much more relaxed and reserved than the other busy tourist locations. A main attraction of Ravello is the Villa Rufolo – this Roman Villa offers possibly one of the best views available and is a fantastic place to simply relax