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Dreamy coastlines poised above calm azure sparkling waters, reputed for its scenic beauty.
sorrento & neapolitan riviera
scenic & mythological
When confronted with what is acclaimed to be one of the most breathtaking coastlines in Europe, words fail. Just imagine, a slender ribbon road winding along the jagged steep cliffs that plunge into crystal clear waters. Pass through the beautiful old fishing towns squeezed between the more famous stylish resorts along the southern tip of Sorrento's peninsula and the famous Amalfi Coast. This is one of the most spectacular coastlines renowned for tempting seafood, fine wines and the warmth of its charming people.
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The Neapolitan Riviera offers dramatic coastal scenery, ancient sites and spectacular resorts. Perched atop the rocky cliffs on a beautiful headland is Sorrento, boasting wonderful views over the gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. A popular resort which contrasts its colourful old town with its elegant main shopping street, the Corso Italia. Not known for its sandy beaches, this lovely civilised old town is bustling with life, a maze of cobbled alleyways brimming with shops, restaurants and bars. Further down the Amalfi coast is the heart stopping small town of Positano with its colourful faded buildings cascading down the steep hillside like a waterfall to the seafront and bustling centre. Positano has inspired a thousand picture postcards and this vibrant small town is graced with wide stepped terraces, elegant boutiques, craft shops and excellent restaurants amid 36 exquisite views across the bay. Praiano is Positano's pretty little sister with a similar beach and buildings but not quite as perpendicular. Further south in a panoramic position, Amalfi is characterised by fisherman's dwellings and whitewashed villas situated on the cliff face. Here, enjoy a multitude of attractions, the enchanting small marina and colourful centre full of lively restaurants and shops. Best known for its dominant coastal views, Ravello is about 15 minutes drive inland from Amalfi. This small aristocratic town is in an elevated position with some of the best views of the coast and is still relatively uncommercialised with a lovely main square, handful of shops and two historic villas. Next along the way to Salerno is Maiori, a typical coastal hill town, lined with beach bars and restaurants along the promenade, of a long sandy volcanic beach.
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