Amalfi Coast

The Amalfi Coast is the most beautiful and much-praised stretch of mountainous coastline south of Naples. The southern end of the Bay of Naples stretches out in a peninsula starting with Sorrento through Positano to the village of Amalfi. The southern side of the peninsula is dotted with picturesque villages and towns clinging giddily to cliffs. This is the place to go to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life – lazy days by the pool or on the beach, strolls along the coast stopping at one of the many family run restaurants or tavernas to taste the local fresh delicacies washed down with a glass of Tramonti, the local wine!.

For decades these fishing villages, stacked precariously above the sea, have been one of Italy's major tourist attractions. Nowadays the area's principal industry is tourism. Well-accustomed to catering for tourists, the area offers a generous selection of restaurants, bars, boutiques and boat trips, just about anything self-indulgent that you can spend money on.

There is accommodation to suit all tastes from the simple to the extravagant; there are many affordable options in the area. Some find the region over-crowded in the height of summer opting to go early or late season to miss the masses. For many the little boutiques, ceramic shops and the welcome laid on for tourists is part of the coastline's charm. The views are undeniably breathtaking, and away from the main road and the tourist hot-spots you can still discover the peace that charmed earlier visitors.

The main town of the coast is Amalfi, and this makes a good base for exploring the area. Other popular destinations are Ravello and Positano. Ravello is famous for its beautiful gardens perched high in the mountains above the sea, and for its classical music concerts. Positano is on the coast to the west of Amalfi, and is a traditionally up market resort, where incredibly well-dressed tourists wander past exclusive boutiques before dining at even more exclusive restaurants.

Tourism is of prime importance in the area, and is the major employer. Consequently, almost everyone you meet will be friendly, obliging, speak very good English and will do their best to help you.

The road along the Amalfi Coast is famous for its hairpin bends, fantastic views and general scariness. The busy artery winds along the cliffs, affording glimpses of blue sea directly below. The towns are all built at a very steep angle, so streets zigzag backwards and forwards. Many buildings - including hotels - are only accessible by alleys and stairways.

For a relaxing break with a great climate, exquisite hotels with excellent food and the most breathtaking scenery Sorrento and the Amalfi coast has everything on offer.

Tours

The Grand Tour
Rome, Sorrento and Amalfi
Rome and Sorrento Taster Tour

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