One of the most beautiful landscapes in Italy is Amalfi Coast, a spectacular coast that is in the south of the country and is known worldwide for its picturesque towns, its beaches and its green and natural environment.
Are you planning a trip? Then pay attention because these are the seven most beautiful towns on the Amalfi Coast.
Positano
Impossible not to put Positano on the list first. Has colorful houses that squeeze into the cliff that overturns to the sea, which ensures spectacular views… but also great walks.
You have to go up and down and it is not for everyone, but even so it is always first on the list of best destinations on the Amalfi Coast.
Its location is central, it has a small sandy beach and lots of nightlife and shopping. In this sense, the shops are unusual because on the Amalfi Coast not everything revolves around shopping, and even less so at a high level.
This being the case, there are always many people and therefore prices are higher than in the rest of the townss. So if you want to feel rich and famous, do some high-end shopping and stay in a hotel with great views or sunbathe on a sandy beach, Positano is for you.
Amalfi
Amalfi It is also a town. The largest of all on the coast and one of the most popular behind Positano and Sorrento. It is beautiful and It is cheaper than the others. The beach is pebbly, no sand here, but it makes up for it with centuries-old history and culture.
This part of the coast is a maritime power since the 6th century and all the historical interest is concentrated around the medieval heart of the town and the centenary production of the famous Limoncello.
Amalfi is located about 40 minutes from Sorrento and another 40 from Salerno, so it's great to also do Day Trips to the island of Capri or to the villages of the east and the west. For example, just a kilometer and a half away is the beautiful village of atrani, hanging from a cliff.
It is the smallest village in southern Italy, eternally linked to the destination of Amalfi, but with a beautiful sandy beach. In fact, between both destinations there are three beaches between which you can move at ease.
Ravello
It is a small village Built on a cliff overlooking the sea. Tourists do not usually sleep here, rather spend or stay the day, as It is inland and has no beach.
Still, it is a super romantic place and their houses and gardens are very beautiful. People come to Ravello who want to enjoy the Amalfi Coast no crowds, who isn't just looking for a beach and doesn't mind not having nightlife.
Maiori and Minori
Maiori has the largest beach on the Amalfi Coast and a handful of beaches that are only accessible by boat. It is a less expensive destination than the rest. It has sandy beaches, its geography is not undulating so you don't have to go up and down and The hotels are located in front of the sea. That is why it is highly chosen by families with children and older people.
Maiori was a Roman settlement and that is why it preserves some fantastic ruins that you can see, the best being the Roman Maritime Villa, One most important Roman archaeological sites on the coast.
There is also a boat trip that is great: the ride to the Grotta di Pandora, a sea cave beautiful. On the other hand there is Minori, a small town in which a beautiful sea breeze blows.
Minori has a small beach that can be crowded, but it enjoys sunlight all day long. Minori is known as the City of Taste, because its terraces have vineyards and lemon trees and its restaurants have been serving good pasta since the 16th century.
Cetara and Erchie
Cetara is a fishing village, a place where history still breathes. It has the best food made with fish and seafood on the entire coast, so it should be on your route if you want to try exquisite dishes.
cetara It is famous for its tuna, in season, and for a sauce that is made with fresh anchovies called Colatura di Alici, and that dates back to Roman times. At his side is the little girl Erchie, a small town with a huge Norman tower on the coast surrounded by two small beaches. The legend says that Hercules founded the town when he arrived from Greece.
Praiano and Conca dei Marini
Praiano is halfway between Amalfi and Positano. Both towns are small and much quieter than their neighbors. Praiano is said to be a super romantic destination due to its beautiful views of the sea, the Bay of Positano and the island of Capri. Here The sunsets are from another world.
The beach enjoys sunlight all day, from sunrise to sunset, and if you like to do hiking there is nothing like Praiano: The famous Sentiero degli Dei trail begins precisely here.
On the other hand, Conca dei Marini It is home to just a hundred people who live in small houses on the cliffs. They are the same ones that house the famous Grotta dello Smerlado, partially submerged and with green light due to the effect of light and water. Also, it is the home of Santa Rosa sfogliatella, a dessert that looks like a sponge cake, dating back to the 1600s and whose recipe is still secret.
Vietri sul Mare
Finally, the smallest town on the Amalfi Coast, just three kilometers from the city of Salerno: Vietri sul mare.
Like the rest of the coastal towns it has fantastic views of the sea and high-level seafood food. Additionally, it is home to a ancient tradition in ceramic making: the famous colorful and bright majolica.
In fact, it is something you can see with the naked eye because the entire town seems to be decorated with majolica. Despite its beauty, it is not on the most touristic route of the most popular towns on the Amalfi Coast, and that is why it is rather quiet, without much "tourist" content.
Finally, although it is technically outside the Amalfi Coast we must not forget Salerno, transport hub directly connected to Rome by train and gateway to this beautiful coast.