Discover the enchanting beauty of the Italian Amalfi Coast as we take you on a journey through six truly amazing towns. From picturesque cliffside villages to vibrant coastal gems, this breathtaking region is a treasure trove of awe-inspiring sights and captivating experiences. Immerse yourself in the unique charm and rich culture of these Italian Amalfi Coast towns, each offering its own distinct flavor and allure. Whether you’re seeking a romantic escape, a culinary adventure, or simply a place to unwind and soak in the beauty of the Mediterranean, this guide will unveil the hidden wonders of this iconic destination. Get ready to be spellbound by the Italian Amalfi Coast’s irresistible charisma and embark on an unforgettable exploration of these six remarkable towns. Copy and paste this introduction.
The Amalfi Coast is famous worldwide, and that’s why we want to know more about the Amalfi Coast Towns that make this coast so special. We want to understand their main characteristics and their main attractions. Let’s see the main cities of the Amalfi Coast, their characteristics and when you can go.
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Italian Amalfi Coast Towns
The Italian Amalfi Coast towns are a mesmerizing blend of rustic charm and breathtaking beauty. Perched on rugged cliffs overlooking the azure blue sea, these picturesque towns offer a glimpse into the enchanting world of coastal Italy. From the colorful houses of Positano to the historic alleys of Amalfi, each town exudes its own unique character and allure. Explore the narrow streets, indulge in local cuisine, and soak in the Mediterranean sunshine as you wander through these captivating Amalfi Coast towns.
Sorrento
Sorrento has a big city center with many shops of any kind. It’s more like a city than a town and despite it’s a perfect place for shopping and where to spend the evening, this can make you lose the Amalfi Coast atmosphere.
Anyway, it has a very nice balcony on the sea where you can have your coffee or drink with a beautiful view. Then from Sorrento, you can see something you can’t see from Positano or Amalfi: the volcano Vesuvius.
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In the summertime, I would prefer to stay in a more Amalfitan style town than in Sorrento. In low season, however, it’s the best place to be in.
If you are In Sorrento in summer for many reasons you can go to Marina Grande for a day on the beach. As I’ve already said it’s not the best beach on the Amalfi Coast but it’s cute.
In Marina Grande, there are many restaurants. Dinner in one of those restaurants, especially those in the see it’s a beautiful experience. You can enjoy the sunset on the sea.
We can now move to the next Amalfi Coast Town: Positano. So let’s take the boat for Positano.
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Positano
We’re now arriving at one of the best village towns on the Amalfi Coast: Positano. Many people are enchanted by its beauty.
As you can see below, Positano is developed on different levels and starting from the top going down to the pedestrian center you have to follow a road on the coast. On this road, you can find many restaurants with a wide view of the coast and the sea. It’s unique!
Read the following post: restaurants in Positano Italy with a view.
You’ll see many shops in the pedestrian area where you can find many clothes in a perfect Positano style.
At the end of everything you find something very precious in this area: the beach! This makes Positano the town to choose for those that love beaches.
As a result, maybe Positano is the best town to stay in, especially in the summertime but not in the low season. Positano is the town most affected by the tourist seasons!
What can you do in Positano? Read the following post: Positano Italy: unforgettable Things to do in Positano.
Vettica Maggiore and Praiano Amalfi Coast
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Amalfi Italy
Amalfi Italy is a very characteristic Italian Amalfi Coast Town. Like Positano, Amalfi is recognizable while you’re arriving by boat thanks to its buildings among the rocks and its unique cathedral.
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Amalfi has a nice city center and it’s quite busy every month of the year. The 6 best things you can do are:
- to visit the square where there is a beautiful church with a long stairway
- relax on the beach
- to visit the Emerald Grotto by boat
- visit the other beaches in the area (for example the beach il Duoglio)
- visit the Amalfi Villas in Ravello. You can go to Ravello by bus.
- you can taste your delicious icecream or much better a lemon granita
The Amalfi Cathedral is the symbol of the city. It’s in Piazza del Duomo, and it’s built with medieval Roman Catholic style.
Amalfi has a nice beach, but it isn’t the only beach in the Amalfi area. There are also other beautiful hidden beaches you can easily get to by boat from Amalfi. Il Duoglio is one of these beaches. Watch the following so you can see the coast in the Amalfi area.
In Amalfi, you can take the boat and visit the Emerald Grotto. You can arrive at the Emerald Grotto also without the boat tour, anyway it’s a good way to admire the beautiful Amalfi Coast from the sea.
The Emerald Grotto is not very big in size, but the spectacle you’ll see it’s marvelous. The water into the grotto takes an intense green hue.
It’s a good choice to stay in Amalfi in the tourist season although it’s quite good also in the low season.
Ravello Italy
Ravello is visited especially for the 2 amazing villas that are here:
- Villa Rufolo
- Villa Cimbrione: In Villa Cimbrone there is the amazing terrace of infinity.
If you want to know more about this Italian Amalfi Coast town read the following post: Ravello Italy things to do.
Ravello Beach
Ravello is a town built on the side of a mountain. Consequently, you don’t have the beach in Ravello, but you have a beautiful view of the Amalfi Coast. If you want to relax on the beach, you can go to the beach or Amalfi or Castiglione Beach.
Vietri
Vietri is a town located at the end of the Amalfi Coast, near Salerno. It is a very characteristic town with a strong personality. Vietri Sul Mare is in fact the City of Ceramics. A walk through the streets of Vietri is definitely something to do on the Amalfi Coast.
When you walk around Positano you are immersed in Positanesi-style fashion, when you walk through the streets of Vietri Sul Mare instead you find yourself in a beautiful display of colors on ceramic. Ceramics are not only found in shops but Vietri is also an open-air exhibition of his art.
The ceramics cover portions of the walls, form the cornice of the staircase of the municipal villa and even the benches overlooking the sea are of many different colors.
If a lot of walking has made us hungry, we can satisfy our appetite with an excellent sandwich with the exquisite buffalo mozzarella that we find at the La Contadina shop. It is located not far from the municipal villa where we can go and enjoy it with a beautiful sea view!
When you think about Vietri, you think of its colorful potteries. You can’t go home without anything. Here you can buy very nice gifts for your family and friends.
I prefer to visit Vietri rather than to stay there. Anyway, Vietri like Amalfi isn’t strongly affected by seasonability.
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