Ah...The Amalfi Coast of Italy. We've all dreamed about it. We have, but it's summer, and it's time to put this one in perspective. Why? Because it's one of the most scenic seaside areas in the entire world.
First off, where is it? Is it near Naples? Is it near Cefalu? Is it part of Cinque Terre? How far from Rome is it? I've heard all of these questions.
The Amalfi Coast is its own entity, as is Cinque Terre. They are both along the west coast of Italy, but that's about as close as that gets. The Amalfi Coast is an area defined as being from Vietre sul Mare to Positano on the southern edge of the Sorrentine Peninsula on the Gulf of Salerno overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. Hope that clears it up, and that's why I added a map.
This amazing part of the coast of Italy was settled around the 10th century. Exact times are inconsistent. They've been ruled by many and now are still a productive traditional area. They were once famous for paper, and are still famous for sandals, anchovies, and of course lemons and Limoncello.
The Amalfi Coast is known for its cliffs and the buildings, roads, walks, gardens, and businesses that cling to them. This area is along the southern part of Italy's west coast, and there are beaches a plenty for the tourists to enjoy. There are private and public, so research the sites I provided to figure out which are which.
Another question that I read a lot of is how to get around. You can take a train to Sorrento, but then, there you are. From there, train service is spotty at best. You can take a cruise, but as I've discovered, you better have ample time. Most cruise lines make this a stop on a much longer journey. While I would love to take a Mediterranean Cruise and see it all, I don't have that kind of time. Choose wisely, and if you would like to go by boat, you can charter one, take a more local cruise, or use the ferries. I don't recommend driving, and here's why. Car rentals are ridiculously expensive right now, so is gas, and that's all over; not just here. Also, the roads are windy, twisty, narrow, and if you go in the summer, crowded. Your best bet is to take a bus if you wish to experience the roads.
Be wise when choosing what you wish to do along the Amalfi Coast. Remember, everything is on a cliff. You will need to be in shape to enjoy it. The roads, the walks, the hotels, the Limoncello production facility, the restaurants, the towns, and even the zip lines and gardens are on the sides of cliffs. The village of Ravello is 365 meters above sea level. Keep that in mind. There will be steps.
The Amalfi Coast is still a fishing area. You can rent a boat and go fishing. The area is famous for its own species of Anchovy. In case you're wondering, yes, they have pizza there. Seafood is king, so be prepared to enjoy the delights created from the creatures of the sea.
And then, there's the lemons. The lemons from the Amalfi Coast look more like grapefruit in size. They're sweeter than we're used to in America. They are used in a lot of the local cuisine, and especially in the liqueur known as Limoncello. Produced in the area and a wonderful drink to enjoy on a warm summer night. You can arrange tours of the facilities and farms. It's educational and beautiful. The area also grows other citrus fruit that we don't normally talk about such as sweet grapefruit and blood oranges.
One of the most important things to do when visiting the Amalfi Coast is to get outside. Take a walk, take a ride, take a tour. Bring your camera. You have to take more than phone pics of this place. It is one of the most scenic areas in the world. If you don't bring a quality digital camera, shame on you.
There are many ancient sites to see. There are ancient stone bridges in Furore that can't be matched and are still in use. There are scenic villas and gardens hanging over the towns and harbors. There's so much to see, that you'll feel like you've stepped into a postcard. And don't forget about sunset. Make sure you see a beautiful sunset while you're there. If you don't take time for that, then shame on you.
There are museums, castles, forts, ports, walks, stairs, hiking trails, and gorges that they call valleys with waterfalls to check out. Everywhere you look, there's an amazing view.
You can zip line over gorges along the Amalfi Coast. You can sunbathe along the harbors at the beaches. You can pay to stay in a historic villa. You can go to Positano and see where the rich and famous play. You can hire a private guide to show you around and ride around for the day in what's called an Ape Calessino (in America, we'd call it a Tuk Tuk).
There's so much to do. I can't talk about it all, or I'd never end this blog.
Now, we all have to eat, and when along the Amalfi Coast, that's no different. However, here the restaurants tend to have a view. If I had a dime for every cliffside restaurant I saw while doing the research for this, I could afford to spend the summer there. If you have a fear of heights, which you shouldn't if you visit this gem of an area, There's a restaurant in a grotto on Capri if you like.
Which brings me to another feature about the area; grottoes. There are some you can eat in, some you can visit, and some you get to by boat. They are a sight to see, and a great way to make use of that camera I recommended.
Add in some great shopping, lots of museums, and connections to other fabulous areas of western Italy, and the Amalfi Coast is an amazing place to visit. Bring a bathing suit, some Dramamine, sunblock, a great camera, hiking shoes, a sense of adventure and enjoy!
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