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For
those who like to drive, there is nothing like
the Costiera Amalfitana, the Amalfi
Coast, a beautiful 50 kilometre stretch of
mountainous coastline situated on the Sorrento
peninsula between Sorrento and Salerno, just
south of Naples, in the region of Campania,
Italy. Dotted with small picturesque villages
and towns stacked precariously on steep, pale
rocky cliffs plunging sheer into the
Mediterranean Sea.
Amalfi is the largest town on this stretch of
coast and a good place to base yourself when
visiting the area. This small and picturesque
seaside resort, has white, pink and yellow
cottages surrounded by whitewashed
courtyards and winding alleys that makes a
walking tour a pleasant experience. Amalfi also
has several historical monuments that are worth
visiting, such as the Cathedral, the old
dockyards and the old Paper Mills where the
famous paper of Amalfi was made in the past.
Many buildings in the town are surrounded by
immaculately kept gardens and terraces, lemon
trees, and grape and olive vines. The
town's harbour, a lively area with age-old
workshops and the chapel of St. Ann, is
also interesting to visit. There you will see
the Piazza Flavio Gioia that reaches
directly into the ocean.
The famous islands of Capri and Ischia are
nearby, both of stunning natural beauty.
Ships to Positano, Salerno and the island of
Capri leave from the harbour. Some boats also
offer to take you on a day-trip tour of the
famous Grotta Smeralda (the green grotto). |
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