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 […]
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
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 also has its share of glamour. Another great site is Amalfi’s cathedral, Duomo di Sant’Andrea, which 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. The lush gardens, which once surrounded its villas are now parks, each one with a better viewpoint than the last.
The Island of Capri
Romance seems to waft through the air on Capri, accompanied by the scent of lemon blossoms and fresh sea air. You come to the Island of Capri for the spectacular scenery of one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean. It’s an island capable of changing lives and its beauty infuses the soul forever. You come to savour the atmosphere that seems to cast a magical spell. Capri is beautiful – seriously beautiful.
Ischia Island !
The island of regeneration, of energies, of beauty and history. A volcanic island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, It lies at the northern end of the Gulf of Naples and is roughly an hour’s ride by ferry from the port of Naples. Ischia’s main industry is tourism, centring on thermal spas for tourists eager to enjoy the fruits of the island’s natural volcanic activity, it’s hot springs and its volcanic mud. It is an intriguing mix of sprawling spa towns, abundant gardens, buried necropolises and spectacular scenery, with forests, vineyards and picturesque small towns.
The lost City of Pompeii
Nearly 2,000 years ago, Pompeii was a bustling city located in what is now southern Italy. But in the summer of A.D. 79, the nearby Mount Vesuvius volcano erupted. It spewed smoke and toxic gas 20 miles into the air, which soon spread to the town. Almost overnight, Pompeii—and many of its 10,000 residents—vanished under a blanket of ash.
Pompeii, with its well-preserved buildings in an excavated area of 44 hectares, is the only archaeological site in the world that provides a complete picture of an ancient Roman city.
Naples – A City with a Life of Its Own
Naples is raw, high-octane energy, a place of soul-stirring art and panoramas, spontaneous conversations and unexpected, inimitable elegance. Welcome to Italy’s most unlikely masterpiece ! That’s not to say it doesn’t have a bounty of things to do and attractions for tourists. For centuries, Neapolitans have lavished attention and riches on their magnificent churches, while royalty of several great houses of Europe have decorated its palaces.
When to go and weather
High Season (May, Jun, Sep & Oct)
- Perfect weather for travelling, but it can be crowded.
- Major festivals fall June to September.
Shoulder (April, July & August Sep)
- April weather is pleasant and prices are reasonable.
- Summer can be hot in the inlands and too crowded on the coast.
- Most attractions stay open to sundown during summer.
Low Season (November–March)
- Accommodation prices are much lower, but several hotels close for the season.
- Many restaurants close for annual holidays.
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