Amalfi (Town)

The beautiful main town of Amalfi is centrally located on the Amalfi Coast and is an ideal base to explore the entire area. You`ll find plenty of cultural attractions, as well as excellent tours and sightseeing trips amongst a plethora of multi-colored houses, sidewalk cafes and elegant shops. With breathtaking views and unique natural beauty in a vibrant Italian atmosphere, this is a town you won`t want to miss.

Positano

Positano really is a dream. Colorful houses painted shades of pink, white, and yellow appear to cling tightly to the jagged mountain rock face that are actually very accessible through the narrow streets that snake their way up the steep mountainside. The unique vertical cliffside setting is what gives most of the town amazing views. Even to many Italians, Positano represents the perfect Italian holiday with its fashionable people, scenic location, amazing food and wine, and in recent years more lively nightlife.

Ravello

Sitting on a verdant hill, almost 1,150 feet above sea level, Ravello may not be the most well known town of the Amalfi coast, but this doesn`t mean it is any less picturesque. Ravello is in fact the ideal place to stay for those visiting the Amalfi Coast who are looking for a quieter experience. The town thrives as a tourist destination, offering a perfect mix of culture, seaside relaxation and great Mediterranean food. The medieval village is full of winding cobblestone streets, abundant gardens, and of course, spectacular views of the Mediterranean. The town is a perfect location for those wishing to relax in the form of delicious seafood meals and lavish accommodations with restorative sea views.

Praiano

Praiano is located in-between Amalfi and Positano. It is often overlooked for more well-known towns along the coast, but if you want to enjoy an area with less crowds, this town is a perfect alternative. Praiano hugs the mountainside and is a typical Amalfi scene, the houses are staggered on the Cliffside and the road leading through Praiano winds back and forth until reaching the small harbor. The views from the charming town are gorgeous and you can see out to sea for miles.

Praiano gets it`s name from the Latin word pelagium, meaning open sea. Later the same word would evolve to mean beach in both Spanish (playa) and Portuguese (praia). Praiano consists of two main parts. Vettica Maggiore which lies lower on the coast and Praino on the upper part of this vertical town. The main road SS 163 Amalfitana slices through the two neighborhoods. Nobles throughout the days of the Amalfi Republic summered here and today you can affordably rent family villas in Praiano with dazzling sea views.

Maiori

If you want to relax on a beautiful beach and rejuvenate your mind and soul, Maiori is the best place in Amalfi to visit! The beach is split into two sections and both the left and right hand sections contain beautiful sands that meet with the clear Mediterranean waters. There is a range of amenities for those who wish to spend a day here, and the main Corso Reginna has a maze of shops, stalls and cafes where you can stock up for your day of relaxation.

Minori

About 2 miles east of Amalfi, or a steep 45-minute walk down from Ravello, Minori is a small town popular with holidaying Italians. It is not as refined as some of the more well-known coastal towns, but it also is a lot less crowded and retains its identity as a laid-back fishing village with a more genuine feel. Wooden fishing boats can be found parked on the beach amidst the umbrellas and sun-bathers giving it a festive seafront. Minori also offers an atmospheric pedestrian shopping street and pleasant beaches. It is also known for its history of pasta making, dating back to medieval times; its specialty is (thick ribbons of fresh pasta), featured on many local restaurant menus.

Conca dei Marini

Conca dei Marini is a gem on the Amalfi Coast amongst scented lemon orchards and fragrant flowers. Less renowned than the nearby neighbors of Amalfi, Ravello and Positano, the village has impeccably preserved the old charm of a fishing village, with white houses tucked into the rock, like precious stones in a sculpted setting. The village stretches itself out along a small bay, overlooked by the so-called Saracen Tower, a watch tower built in 1563 with defensive purposes. The main draw to Conca dei Marini is the Grotta dello Smeraldo, a beautiful karst cavity, one of the most famous in the world! The name comes from the several shades of emerald green that cast over the water inside the sea cavern, a phenomenon caused by a submarine fissure that filters the sunlight.