Hotels in Positano

Want to visit Italy? What about travelling to Amalfi Coast? The Amalfi coast is the southern coastline of Italy and includes several towns including the town of Amalfi itself, Positano, Praiano, Ravello and Sorrento. Some people also mention the Isle of Capri as well since it's a short boat ride away.

Why come to the Amalfi Coast?? There are several reasons:

#1 The View

Let's be real, Italy is gorgeous anywhere you go. But you'll still witness some of the most stunning views in the whole of Europe. In fact if you could cry at the sheer beauty of a view, you'll do it here.

Along the coast, you'll witness towns steeped in history, villas clinging to cascading hills and beaches that look out onto the sparkling Mediterranean. You'll want to stay here, guaranteed.

#2 The Food

Again, the meals are a dream anywhere in the country. However for some unknown reason, it has a unique flair on the Coast. Many of the restaurants actually make their entrees using fresh ingredients from their home gardens. Mama herself will come out to meet and chat with guests. Meals are never rushed - it's all about La Dolce Vita.

Some of the foods you must try here Hand-made pasta (of course) along with Limoncello and many different kinds of olive oil.

#3 The Atmosphere

You'll find history in Rome and fashion in Milan. But on the Amalfi coast it's all about La Dolce Vita. Over here it's all about enjoying the beauty of the sea and soaking up the sun and the good life.

You can sip a cappuccino at a cafй in Amalfi while watching the latest wedding procession go by. Or go celebrity watching on the shores of Positano. Or just spend your days far above the ocean at a restaurant in Ravello. Relax, enjoy, savor life - that's what this place is known for.

#4 The Romance

You'll discover so many mysterious, interesting places to go on the Amalfi coast that you'll never run out of things to do.  Why not visit the famous Isle of Capri and take a boat to see the haunting Blue Grotto. Or how about a day to lounge on the beach while lounging in the Mediterranean sun?

How about trying an authentic cooking class and learning to make pasta the REAL way - the way Mama does it? Or visit some of the oldest churches in Europe and watch a real live wedding going on there complete with Vogue-like photo shoot outside?

There are so many acitivities that appeal to all ages and stages!

#5 Easy To Travel Along the Coast!

Of course you could plan a vacation stay in Milan or Lake Como. But that's just one place. But when you stay at one town on the Amalfi Coast it's super easy to visit all of them! There is an excellent transportation system with hubs in Sorrento and Amalfi. There is a well run hydrofoil system that will whisk you along the coast and even to the spa-retreat island of Ischia. So it's a fantastic way to see several famous towns in one vacation.


So those are 5 reasons to plan your next trip to the Amalfi Coast. Do some research and plan carefully. Because like I said, once you get here and feel the magic, you'll never want to go home! You can see for more info Positano Italy hotels.