Amalfi Coast Holidays – dream, explore and indulge

Imagine a quiet evening – the sun caresses hundreds of charming houses climbed over the rocky Amalfi Coast, embraces in a red aura the Faraglioni Stones of Capri Island in the distance, then sinks into the endless sea. Along the Amalfi paradise time seems to stop, and only the church bells (the locals’ clock) remind you that another hour of your holiday past.

Costiera Amalfitana (the Italian name of the Amalfi Coast) holidays are different from anything you ever experienced. From Sorrento in North to Vietri sul Mare in South, every little city, with names reminding of fairy tales – Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, Praiano, Conca dei Marini – comes with something new, something special – from an incredible view to a charming tradition.

Either you wanna splurge in a deluxe property, or you’re looking for a comfy private apartment, there’s plenty of Amalfi Coast accommodation choices. And make sure they come with a view, as nothing is more relaxing than opening your eyes every morning over the blue sea sprinkled with white boats.  The Amalfi Coast apartments often come with a little kitchen, so you can save good bucks cooking for your own, and still dining with a view from your private terrace. If you’re travelling with a group, renting an Amalfi Coast villa would be a great choice, as prices are more convenient for lovely facilities, including pool and terrace.  When it comes about splurging, the Amalfi Coast is the place to check-in some of the best hotels in the world, crowned by the Orient Express Property Caruso in Ravello, a superb extravaganza with unparalleled views over the sea, a perfect set-up for your honeymoon and not only, and by the exquisite boutique hotel JK Place in Capri, set right above the Marina Grande.

Although the tendency would be to relax and contemplate the incredible view, there are a lot of things to do and discover along the Costiera Amalfitana. Start by exploring the local traditions. The Amalfi Coast is covered with plantations of strange giant lemons, the main ingredient of a heavenly yellow liquor called limoncello.

A lovely tradition is the ceramics painting – a superb souvenir that comes is bright colours of yellow and blue (a memory of the sun and the sea) and different shapes and objects – from tableware and ashtrays, to painted chairs, round tables and mirrors.

Make an incursion into the Emerald Cave in Conca dei Marini, or explore the souvenir shops in Positano. Take a daytrip trip to the glamour islands of Capri and Ischia, the paradise of the rich or famous, or both, and enjoy a cruise along the whole Amalfi Coast. Want a glimpse of history? Visit the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, buried under ash and lava by the Vesuvius eruption, bringing to light the day-to-day details of those times, illustrating life exactly how it was in the moment of their burial.

If you planned your holiday to Costiera Amalfitana in spring or summer, make sure you reserve in time tickets for the Ravello Festival, a 3 months delight of classical music performances from artists all over the world. The highlight of this festival is the performance in Villa Ruffolo, when the orchestra plays open air, on a stage above the sea, surrounded by the spectacular views over the coast.

Take your time, sip a glass of Italian wine, and admire the fantastic view over Costiera Amalfitana from your terrace. Memories in pure blue and warm yellow, the echoes of Wagner, the delights of the Italian gastronomy, and the magnificent blue sea guarding the majestic coast – a place to dream, a place to explore and a place to indulge. Can you imagine being anywhere better in this world?

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