Amalfi Coast

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Amalfi Coast holidays offer lazy days watching fishing boats flit in and out of harbours, intriguing little museums and, of course, endless ocean gazing. On this varied coastal landscape, natural wonders abound. Get outdoors and find your own adventure on your Amalfi Coast holidays. The steep staircase that leads down to Spiaggia Arienzo, near Positano, puts most people off this beach. Brave it and you’ll be richly rewarded with a cosy stretch of sand and clear waters. Once in the area, the SITA bus company provides an efficient, cheap service up and down the coast and to outlying towns and there are plenty of taxis.

If you’re not bothered about being close to the sea, consider hill-hugging Ravello. Options here tend to be upmarket. Peaceful Hotel Villa Cimbrone, for example, the former home of Lord Grimthorpe, and once frequented by the Bloomsbury Group, has dreamy frescoed bedrooms and arguably one of the most romantic gardens in Italy. Even if you don’t stay here, you should pop in; the Terrace of Infinity, overlooking the bay, is a delight.

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As the winter unfolds, there is nothing better than a good book. Except perhaps, dreams of the sun dappled cliffs of the Amalfi Coast.Throughout the 19thand 20thcenturies, many important global literary figures including Gore Vidal and Henrik Ibsen lived and wrote in the region. Whether you are day dreaming or trip planning, the list below will capture your imagination. Get into the Amalfi Coast state of mind, reading the notable works below. 1)The Talented Mr. Ripley, Patricia Highsmith Positano is the most famous town on the Amalfi Coast. Come to see its cluster of multi-coloured houses tumbling down the hills to the harbour, but stay for its lovely boutiques and luxury hotels. Positano, where a squiggle of whitewashed steps lead down to an arc of grey shingle, is achingly pretty. Trellised bougainvillea shades these walkways. In fact, there are more steps than streets in this little town, so leave your car at the top and get walking. There isn’t a lot to do other than relax and enjoy Positano’s quasi-Moorish architecture, mooch around chi-chi boutiques, or head for a beachside bar. In need of a walk? Catch the Sita bus to the tiny village of Nocelle, climb its steep steps for fantastic views over the bay, then follow the Sentiero degli Dei (path of the gods), the best known of the walking routes in this region. It’s a lengthy hike (allow 4-5 hours), but extremely rewarding, taking you over mountain pinnacles and down steep slopes all the way to Bomerano. Slightly understated Praiano is a lovely whitewashed town that spills down to a pretty harbour. Visit the yellow 15th-century church and wander to neighbouring Furore to see a 30-metre-high bridge cross the fjord.

Lonely Planet's Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Savour an authentic Neapolitan pizza, walk through history at Pompeii and tour the stunning Amalfi Coast; all with your trusted travel companion. A beguilingly beautiful region of cliff-clinging towns, colourful houses and verdant mountains, the Amalfi Coast is an unforgettable holiday destination. This article contains links from which we may earn revenue. These links are signposted with an asterisk. More information here .

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Presiding over Positano are two grand dames of the Amalfi Coast: the discreetly glamorous Il San Pietro di Positano (if not staying, come for a sundowner at its attractive majolica-tiled bar; a shuttle bus runs from the La Sponda stop in town) and Le Sirenuse. The latter’s antique-stuffed bedrooms, floor tiles and delightful sea-facing balconies are unforgettable.