Amalfi Coast is one of the most fascinating and beautiful place in the world. Located at south of the Sorrento Peninsula is stayed between the Lattari Mounts and Salerno bay.
The most famous town in this amazing area are Positano, Ravello and Amalfi, but there are many other small towns to be discovered as Praiano, Atrani, Cetara, Minori, Maiori and Conca dei Marini. The Amalfi Coast is a magical land,and offers to you the show of lush gardens, sea and small villages climb on the rock. Each country of the Amalfi Coast has its own characteristics and its personality.The most famous town in this amazing area are Positano, Ravelloand Amalfi, but there are many other small towns to be discovered as Praiano, Atrani, Cetara, Minori, Maiori and Conca dei Marini.The Amalfi Coast is a magical land,and offers to you the show of lush gardens, sea and small villages climb on the rock. Each country of the Amalfi Coast has its own characteristics and its personality.
Positano is called the vertical city. In fact the houses climb the rock and the streets are made for the most part by steep staircases. o from the sea Positano could seems like a crib. Walking through the narrow streets you'll can see a lot of boutiques selling the famous clothes of Positano Fashion: bikini, summer dresses, and typical bridal dresses.
Continuing along the coast you arrive at Amalfi; once, one of the major naval powers constantly at war with other countries, now quiet location that unites the historical ruins and an extraordinary natural beauty. Amalfi stays between the mountains and the sea. Absolutely you have to visit is the Cathedral, situated in the main square of Amalfi over a scenographic staircase.
During your journey you have a chance to buy the precious paper of Amalfi, that is still done by hand.
Going up top along the coast is Ravello, a major point of trade during the Renaissance, is now famous for its peaceful and relaxed atmosphere. To discover the history of Ravello, visit Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo, both surrounded by lush garden of exotic plants. Every summer in the gardens of Villa Cimbrone is organized a famous festival of classical music of Wagner. In fact the story tells that in the gardens of this villa Wagner composed one of his most famous works: the Parsifal.
Last but not least all the fans of pottery can not miss out on a trip to Vietri sul Mare, the town where it is produced most of the ceramics of South Italy.
Reach the Amalfi Coast from Sorrento is very simple.
By public transport you can take a Sita line bus..
But the best way to discover the Amalfi Coast is a private driver. In this way you can run where you like, you will have all the time and you can stop along the road, take all the photos that you want, and not having to waste time waiting for the bus.
