Amalfi Coast

Amalfi coast, the divine coast...

Amalfi Coast

The Amalfi Coast is one of the most fascinating and evocative location of the world. Located at south of the Sorrento Peninsula is sourrounded to the north and south by Lattari Mountains and from the Gulf of Salerno.
The Amalfi Coast is a magical land, made up of lush gardens, clear sea and small villages perched on the rock. A breathtaking beauty that you discover along the road between Amalfi and Sorrento discovering each village of the Amalfi Coast with their own characteristics and personality. What you will find in Amalfi coast is art, culture and nature still preserved despite the several illegal building grown here and there, gardens full of purple bougainvillea blossom from April to September, extended fields of lemon trees climbed on the slopes of the whole coast, breathtaking view amongst mountains, roads and the blue Mediterranean sea until the horizon end...

Amalfi - Amalfi, the capital of Amalfi Coast

Legend has it that the foundation of Amalfi was a tribute love that Hercules, son of Zeus, wanted to devote to his beloved. The girl that burned in the heart of Hercules, called Amalfi and his eyes were the color of the sea. Perhaps this is only legend, but the real story of Amalfi is so old that its origins must be sought at the time of the struggle of the Romans against the barbarians. The particular location of the city, made of sea, the main source of income of Amalfi, which allow you to make important trade relations with Byzantium and Egypt. Amalfi (5500 inhabitants in 2005) is a small town in the province of Salerno, which gives its name to the Amalfi coast on which it stands and that has always influenced the history and culture. Since …

Positano - Positano, the romantic city

Positano is located behind the Lattari mountains, which protect the village from the north winds, so its climate is mild and dry. Positano has its own original  structure an architecture: the houses are next to each climbing the rock until the top of the hill. When you are in Positano you do not believe your eyes look around continuosly, picked up and lost among all the bright colors of the flowers that decorate the houses, the small workshops, with colorful fabrics and 'smell of leather sandals handmade, and restaurants specializing in seafood, the swarm of life proposes in Positano every day. The colors from white to floral patterns, fabrics and textiles are the "Moda Positano", which is now a brand, a phenomenon that exploded in the fifties …

Praiano - Praiano, the pearl of Amalfi coast

There are two characteristics of Praiano: scales and altars. The scales are practically everywhere, but the effort is rewarded with the beauty of the places you can reach. The other features are the shrines that were built by families who lived in a property to assert their rights on the site. Among the places not to miss the Church of St. Luca, the center of the city, and Torre a Mare, which enjoy a wonderful panorama.From Priaiano is possible to enjoy one of the best view of all Amalfi coast, with in fron Positano and Capri, and the other side with the Salerno Gulf. Also the exposition of the sun is much more high than other villages, the sunset usually during the good season is at 19:00.Our selection in Priaiano:Casa Giardino - Casa Praiano …

Furore, Conca de' Marini - Furore and Conca de' Marini: fiord and grotto

Conca dei Marini is a little village enclosed in a natural bay, less known from other villages of Amalfi coast, but not less attractive. Conca dei Marini is another jewel of the Amalfi Coast to visit, with its fabulous Emerald Cave (Grotta dello Smeraldo). The Grotto is an inlet of the coast, where nature seems to have contained all its spectacular colors to capture and amaze the eyes of those who enter in. In addition to natural beauty, Conca dei Marini has nice buildings like the Convent of Santa Rosa, the Church of St. Anthony of Padua with the beautiful tiled bell tower and the Tower of Silence known for having been in the past a cemetery. FuroreAmong the mountains, invisible to those who follow the Amalfi coast, lies the town of Furore, …

Ravello - Ravello, the city of the music

Ravello: a paradise for artistsOver the centuries, Ravello has accepted in its streets the greatest European artists, who came here to seek inspiration, fascinated by the pristine beauty of the city. Among others, Richard Wagner composed this part of his "Parsifal", Roberto Rossellini, one of the greatest Italian directors of all time, found between these streets, the inspiration to turn some of his filmsVilla Rufolo Arab culture in the architecture of RavelloThe original construction of this splendid villa dating back to 1200, and has hosted the most powerful families in Ravello, from Rufolo to Confalone, before moving to Muscettola and D'Afflitto. It was later bought by the Scottish Francis Neville Reid. The style of the villa reflects the …

Valle delle Ferriere - wild nature close to Amalfi

In the heart of Amalfi lies the Natural Reserve of Valle delle Ferriere, a strange and wonderful world to discover. Just let go of the look over the beautiful coastal views and well-known for being in a kaleidoscope of exciting scenarios and unimaginable. The Natural Reserve of Valle delle Ferriere surprised by the variety of its colors, its light effects, its vegetation and its waterfalls, alternating zones typical of tropical countries with the most familiar of the Mediterranean. An incredible wealth of water gives rise to rare species of plants, such as "Woodwardia radicans" true "living fossil" dating back to the Tertiary away.But in the Valle delle Ferriere inhabit other ladies of the flora, as some orchids in bright and varied colors …

Vietri sul Mare - Vietri sul Mare, the city of ceramic

Vietri sul mare is known as the "first pearl of the Amalfi Coast” and the city of ceramics: a tradition that still continues years by years carefully passed down to future generations by master potters. The masterpieces of this art are along the years are visible in Vietri sul Mare at the characteristic Ceramics Museum at Villa Guariglia Raito or Cargaleiro Museum. Walking through the alleys of the old town is important to realize how strong is the connection with the art of ceramic for Vietri sul Mare: in the walls of the houses are set tile and beautiful majolica! The Church of St. John the Baptist dominates the center, crowned also by magnificent dome majolica. There are several and well furnished artisan factories where you can find always …

Cetara, Nerano and Minori - Far from the mass toursim

Minori is a little village with roman history. A visit at Minori worth for its lovely historical centre, the beach, the Roman villas and for a stop to Bar De Riso and its worldwide famous Ricotta and Pere cake. Minori it's a concentrate of the Amalfi coast: old houses, between two hills that make its crown of green and lemon trees, a blue and calm sea.NeranoNerano is a little jewel in the Amalfi Coast, far from the mass tourism (exclude August where is extremely tourist). Few houses, one church and 3 beaches. This is the village that will amaze with its colors either from the houses and the sky and the blue Mediterranean sea. Perfect location to relax its quiet until August when the "invasion" makes this paradise a bit less charming. Day trip …