Discovering Positano and the Amalfi Coast

Looking back to Positano, Amalfi Coast, Italy. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

By []Teresa D'Esposito
Tired of your usual holiday? Are you searching for something different and new? Experience the magic of Positano, a true corner of Heaven set in the lovely Amalfi Coast.

Get lost in one of the most romantic places on earth and enjoy the atmosphere of this wonderful vacation spot.

Started out as a little fishing village, Positano raised its fame during the Sixties, when writers, musicians, directors and famous actors crowded its streets and made this charming town a fashionable place.

Destination Weddings in Italy Can Be Tricky on the Amalfi Coast

Amalfi (Photo credit: Rick Payette)



By Kimberly Murgatroyd


The Amalfi Coast in Italy has a lot of beautiful spots as wedding destinations. Some highly recommended wedding destinations in the coast are San Francesco Cloisters, Positano Town Hall, Sorrento Town Hall, Villa Fondi Sorrento and Ravello Town Hall. Having all these scenic places makes choosing a destination wedding in Amalfi Coast, Italy a little bit tricky. These glorious places never fail to fascinate even professional photographers in Italy.

Holidays on the Amalfi Coast, Campania, Italy

By Phil Hanlon


The Amalfi Coast is a 43-mile stretch of coastline on the southern side of the headland that reaches out towards Capri. Stretching from just west of the town of Salerno to the "pearl of the Divine Coast" Positano, the Amalfi is known for its steep coastline, with cliffs and ravines that plunge to sea level and the beautiful sandy beaches that have been attracting tourists for decades. The region is also well-known for some its culinary delicacies, and many of the pretty historic villages in the area have their own speciality.
Positano
Positano is probably the most famous of the resorts on the Amalfi Coast, celebrated in literature as well as by the millions of visitors who have enjoyed its charms. Although the beach is the main attraction, it is worth exploring the historic town, with its maze of narrow, winding streets, full of shops selling locally made items, such as the linen dresses that are typical of the region and, of course, the delicious local liqueur, limoncello. There are several churches to visit, for such a small town, as well as the fortified towers that formed part of an elaborate coastal defence against pirate attacks. The Grotta La Porta, a cave in the cliffs will keep the kids happy too. You can take boat trips along the coast from the marina at Positano, and enjoy the view of the three rocky islands that rise from the sea three miles off the coast, Gallo Lungo, Rotonda and Castelluccio.

The Amalfi Coast: Where the Mountains Touch The Sea

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Author: Laurie Harley

The Amalfi Coast has something for everyone. The area is located on the "laces" of Italy's boot shape and is a delightful mix of mountain and sea. The amazing geographical features that result from this mix include coves, cliffs, arches, fjords, caverns, and bays – all natural elements that together produce a magical landscape that is ideal for your next holiday.
The Amalfi Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is what Homer referred to as the Sirens in the classic "Odysseus." And it still lives up to this title today. From large cities to quaint villages, this coastline has it all.