Located on the Sorrentine Peninsula in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, the Amalfi Coast stretches for some fifty miles from colorful Positano to its eastern hub in Salerno. Enjoy a scenic drive along this twisting, mountain hugging road and you will encounter some of the most beautiful coastal scenery in the world.
A radical chic retreat Positano, set in a dramatic vertical panorama of colors, never fails to seduce. The stunning majolica tiled dome of the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta can be seen from every corner of the town. Positano is just a great place to shop and walk its streets while taking in all its beauty. After lazing in the sun, shopping in Positano's colorful boutiques and munching Delizia al Limone on the terrace of a panoramic restaurant, you may fancy exploring further afield. Then you should enjoy a scenic hike through one of the paths leading to the little mountain districts above Positano.
Just over three square kilometers of devastatingly beautiful scenery, at the foot of Monte Cerreto you find Amalfi, a historic seaside town rich in history and tradition. Italy's oldest maritime republic, symbol of the Amalfi Coast, Amalfi continues to enchant visitors just like it did in the days of the Grand Tour. Quintessentially Mediterranean, Amalfi' s townscape is comprised of a cluster of little white houses, interspersed with narrow alleyways and shady porticoes and striking watch towers. The hub of Amalfi is Piazza Duomo set at the foot of Saint Andrew’s Cathedral with its dramatic staircase. This late Baroque style cathedral dates to the 11th century and is worth a peak.
Perched on a great spur of rock, some 350 meters above the sea, Ravello boasts incredible vistas of the sea and the sky. Infinitely beautiful and wonderfully aristocratic, with its stately villas and cliff edge manicured gardens, for centuries Ravello has been the chosen destination of inspiration-seeking intellectuals, artists, and celebrities from every corner of the globe. As befits a town known as “la città della musica”, Ravello today features the controversial Auditorium by Oscar Niemeyer, an international design legend. A powerful work of modern architecture bang in the heart of a UNESCO world heritage site, the 400 seat auditorium has been likened to a sheet of white paper blowing in the wind. The spectacular Cathedral of Ravello, founded in 1086, and the magnificent gardens of Villa Rufolo are both worth a visit. The tower, which originally served as watch tower for Villa Rufolo, is one of the architectural masterpieces which has contributed to Ravello's worldwide fame. During your stay in Ravello, enjoy one of our hands-on cooking lessons with a true Italian “mama” and shop for beautiful ceramics.
