The Divine Coast, all the colours of Paradise!
The Amalfi Coast, also known as the ‘Divine Coast’, is an enchanted place where thousands of blue shades from the sea mingle with the soft, pastel colours of the small villages that enliven this area. Recognised by Unesco World Heritage Site in 1997, it has been the destination of great artists and writers, including Liz Taylor, Alberto Moravia, Italo Calvino, Wagner, Hugo and Ava Gardner, who found here inspiration and well-deserved rest. The main centre is Amalfi, the first Maritime Republic and one of the former most powerful trading ports with the East. It is home to the famous Duomo di Sant’Andrea, with its Arab-Norman bell tower and the beautiful Paradise Cloister.
The Amalfi Coast has been a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1997
After Amalfi, there are no less than 12 municipalities you can visit during your trip to the Amalfi Coast. The fashionable town of Positano, characterised by narrow stairways and alleyways, is best known for the production of handmade linen and cotton clothes and elegant leather sandals. The artistic symbol of this town is the majolica dome of the Church of the Assunta, a triumph of green, yellow and blue! Ravello, extolled by Boccaccio in his Decameron, is the classic postcard town, where dreamlike snapshots can be taken! In the gardens of Villa Rufolo, German composer Richard Wagner dreamt up the ‘Klingsor Gardens’ of his last musical drama ‘Parsifal’. Today they host the Ravello Festival, one of the most popular and eagerly awaited events of the summer. There is also Vietri sul Mare, renowned for its production of ceramics since the 15th century, Praiano, Tramonti, the village of full-bodied wines, Minori and Maiori, Furore, the ‘painted village’ renowned for its fjord, and Sala, the oldest village in the area. To those who love tranquillity, we suggest an excursion to Conca dei Marini, Cetara and Atrani, guardians of centuries-old traditions.
The coast, with its strong lemon scent, is rich in beaches, some accessible by sea, others from the main squares of the various villages. The most beautiful are those of Vietri sul Mare, Marina Grande of Amalfi and Positano, and the wild Bay of Erchie. Those who want to discover the unspoilt soul of the Amalfi Coast should venture to Valle delle Ferriere, a tropical-looking oasis marked by springs and waterfalls, easily reachable from Amalfi. Another naturalistic gem is the Sentiero degli Dei, an approximately 5-hour route from Agerola to Nocelle, a hamlet of Positano. Along this route you can admire a unique landscape that will leave you breathless!
Gastronomically speaking, this destination offers a unique taste experience: from scialatielli, a type of handmade fresh pasta, to seafood and the colatura di alici di Cetara (Cetara anchovy sauce). Amalfi’s cuisine is based on the products of an ever-rich sea! Impossible to end a meal without a glass of limoncello, a liqueur made from the peel of Costa d’Amalfi IGP lemons.
The Amalfi Coast awaits you with its pastel-coloured villages overlooking the blue sea, its inlets, fjords and mountain trail with unforgettable views, art, history, traditions and, of course, its enogastronomy.