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Ravello, Italy
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8 Days in the Amalfi Coast
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About Ravello
Located in the province of Salerno, Campania in Southern Italy, Ravello is home to approximately 2,500 inhabitants. Because of its scenic natural beauty, it is a popular tourist destination and earned its place as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
Located in the province of Salerno, Campania in Southern Italy, Ravello is home to approximately 2,500 inhabitants. Because of its scenic natural beauty, it is a popular tourist destination and earned its place as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
Ravello has served over the years as a destination for artists, musicians, and writers, including Giovanni Boccaccio, Richard Wagner, Edvard Grieg, Virginia Woolf, Greta Garbo, Gore Vidal, Andre Gide, Joan Miro, Truman Capote, Tennessee Williams, Graham Greene, and Jacqueline Kennedy. The Ravello Festival, which started in 1953 in honor of Richard Wagner, takes place each summer in the Villa Rufolo which was the composer's residence during his stay in Ravello. The Villa Cimberone, surrounded by magical gardens with a magnificent view, is another popular tourist attraction. The drive from Amalfi to Ravello is about 7 km (approximately 4.5 miles) along the beautiful, winding mountain road called the "Valley of the Dragon.” There are buses from Amalfi’s central bus station to Ravello which follow this route. The Valley of the Dragons, lined with the famous Amalfi lemon groves, is also a spectacular – though steep - hiking route, going from Ravello at the top to Atrani at the bottom. While you’re there, enjoy a stop in Atrani, the picturesque coastal town which is known to be authentically Italian, unspoiled by tourism, and a great destination for beach-lovers, fishermen, and those who want to experience Italy as it should be.
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Ravello Art Hotel Marmorata
★ ★ ★ ★
“En-Route” - Sights on the way 6.84 km | 17 mins
About Amalfi
Legend has it that Hercules fell in love with a mermaid named Amalfi. When her father opposed the affair, the beloved Amalfi decided to end her life and Hercules, heartbroken, decided to bury her on the most beautiful beach in the world and to name it for her: Amalfi.
Legend has it that Hercules fell in love with a mermaid named Amalfi. When her father opposed the affair, the beloved Amalfi decided to end her life and Hercules, heartbroken, decided to bury her on the most beautiful beach in the world and to name it for her: Amalfi.
Over the years, the area grew, becoming one of the four great sea powers of Italy. In Amalfi, the first sea laws were developed based on the century-old practices of the Mediterranean sailors. Flavio Goya, the inventor of the compass, was born here, and a statue of him peers out from the sea promenade to all four directions of the wind. In the central square of the town, above a large flight of stairs, proudly stands the Duomo of Amalfi, the Amalfi Cathedral also known as the Saint Andrew Cathedral. The church was built in the 10th century in the Arab-Norman architectural style, a reminder of the town’s glorious past. A pedestrian street begins from the Duomo Square. The climb up the hill is dotted with small and interesting shops, pizzerias, restaurants offering a daily menu of fresh seafood specialties, pastry shops, and small cafes that will introduce you to the "Delicia del Lemona"- an individual cake in the shape of a white dome with a delicious, refreshing lemon cream filling and a cherry on top. Stay in one of the hotels in Amalfi and enjoy day excursions by the local SITA bus company or by speed boat from the small port to Sorrento, Capri, and even Naples. Spring and autumn are the ideal months for a vacation in Amalfi and the surrounding region. The summer season is hot, and the area is teeming with tourists from all over the world. In the winter, the weather is generally comfortable and suitable for a quiet, tranquil vacation.
Amalfi
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ApartHotel Antica Repubblica in Amalfi center at 100mt from the sea
★ ★ ★ ★
“En-Route” - Sights on the way 19.43 km | 45 mins
About Positano
The cliffside village, a stunning beach town, is the most picturesque and romantic of all the towns on the Amalfi coast - no wonder that it's become a vacation magnet for masses of wealth, young Americans who are looking for a relaxing, chilled vacation. In Positano, you will find expensive hotels, luxury boutiques, and restaurant.
The cliffside village, a stunning beach town, is the most picturesque and romantic of all the towns on the Amalfi coast - no wonder that it's become a vacation magnet for masses of wealth, young Americans who are looking for a relaxing, chilled vacation. In Positano, you will find expensive hotels, luxury boutiques, and restaurant.
The Piazza dei Mulini is a lively hub of shopping and sightseeing in Positano. You’ll find trendy fashion as well as local artists displaying their distinctive crafts. Handmade leather sandals are one of the unique things to buy in Positano, for an authentic experience, get yourself fitted for a custom pair in one of the many shops. For a spectacular view of the town, Spiaggia Grande is the place to be. This large and bustling beach offers kayak rentals and boat trips and, with its vibrant nightlife and abundance of charming restaurants, is Positano’s social center. If you’re looking for more activity, visit the Church of Santa Maria Assunta – one of Positano’s architectural gems – or explore the Sentiero Degli Dei nature trail with its stunning views which links Positano to the other Amalfi coastal villages. There are no cars allowed in the town’s steep, narrow streets so leave your car in a central parking lot and roll down the town’s slopes by foot to the popular pebble beaches.
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Buca Di Bacco
★ ★ ★ ★
“En-Route” - Sights on the way 16.13 km | 39 mins
About Sorrento
Sorrento, a lively coastal town in the Campania region of southern Italy, sits at the entry to the Amalfi coastal road, one of the most stunning routes in the world. Because of its beauty and its convenient location, Sorrento buzzes with tourists from all over the world throughout the year – and it is an excellent base for excursions in the region.
Sorrento, a lively coastal town in the Campania region of southern Italy, sits at the entry to the Amalfi coastal road, one of the most stunning routes in the world. Because of its beauty and its convenient location, Sorrento buzzes with tourists from all over the world throughout the year – and it is an excellent base for excursions in the region.
Located on a cliff at a height of 50 meters (164 feet) above sea level, Sorrento overlooks the Gulf of Naples, the island of Capri, the city of Naples, and the Vesuvius volcano. The ancient Greeks believed that sea nymphs, mythological figures who were wonderful singers, lived in Sorrento. Their singing drew mesmerized sailors to the shore, causing them to crash their ships on the rocky shore. According to Homer's account, Odysseus blocked his soldiers’ ears to prevent them from listening to the songs of the sea nymphs, and thus they passed through the area uneventfully. Sorrento is the birthplace of the famous 16th century poet, Torquato Tasso, whose statue stands in the main square that is named after him. The main street, Corso Italia, extends from both sides of the square and is lined with shops, cafes, and restaurants as are the small streets that branch off from it. A flight of 200 steps leads from the square to the small marina that serves as a docking place for the speedboats that take tourists and vacationers by sea to the islands, Naples, and to the towns along the Amalfi road. Public buses and trains are available for those who prefer to stay on land, and there are public and private parking lots for those who arrive by car and start their journey on the magical Amalfi road from here.
Sorrento
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Grand Hotel President
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