Luxury Amalfi Coast Villas
The world-famous Amalfi coast is an incredible holiday destination and is certainly one of Italy’s most stunning stretches of coastline. Expect to find breathtakingly beautiful cliff-top villages overlooking the sea along with a range of picturesque beaches below with crystal clear waters. Encompassing an area of more than 11,000 hectares between the Gulf of Naples and the Gulf of Salerno, a stay in one of our Amalfi Coast villas can also provide you with the opportunity to discover the incredible remains at Pompeii and Herculaneum, the heights of Mount Vesuvius and the unique character of Naples.
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About the Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi Coast is arguably Italy’s most stunning stretch of coastline. Granted UNESCO world heritage status, it stretches 34 miles between the Gulf of Naples and the Gulf of Salerno. It is located in the Campania region of Italy. The rugged cliffs of the Amalfi Coast which overlook the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Gulf of Salento offer visitors some of the most magical vistas anywhere in Italy.
Towns and villages of the Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi Coast is dotted with picturesque towns and villages that cling to the cliffs. Some of the prettiest and most famous include Positano, Ravello, Conca dei Marini, Praiano and Amalfi, Minori and Maiori. And of course, the Amalfi Coast is also a great base from which to explore Capri, Procida and Ischia too.
For more information on the towns and villages to visit during your Amalfi Coast holiday, take a look at our A to Z guide to the Amalfi Coast.
What to see and do on the Amalfi Coast
Whilst there are plenty of small sandy beaches and coves along the Amalfi Coast, spending time on the beach and in the sea is usually not the main reason someone books a holiday on the Amalfi Coast.
Instead, many visit to explore the beautiful towns and villages along this stretch of Italy’s coastline. Many also use it as a base to enjoy some incredible walks. A couple of our favourite hikes are along the lemon terraces – limoneti – betweem Minori and Maiori as well as the Sentiero degli Dei.
Incidentally, this area is famous for its lemons. We can pretty much guarantee that these will be the largest lemons you have ever seen! They are also used to make the famous alcoholic tipple limoncello, something that must be sampled on any Amalfi Coast holiday!
Visitors to the Amalfi Coast should definitely use it as a base to visit Pompeii and Herculaneum. Both ancient cities have been incredibly well preserved by the ash and mud that covered them when Vesuvius erupted in AD79. And both offer a unique snapshot into Roman life. Whilst it would really take at least a day to do justice to the archeological site of Pompeii, many combine a visit here with a trip to Mount Vesuvius itself. This is still an active volcano.
And, of course, the proximity of the Amalfi Coast to Naples means it’s also a good base from which to explore Italy’s third largest city (and the birthplace of pizza) too.
Finally, no visit to the Amalfi Coast would be complete without getting out on the water. Enjoy a boat trip along this stretch of coastline and perhaps take the opportunity to visit the Grotto della Smeraldo (Emerald Grotto) or the Blue Grotto in Capri. Certainly, we recommend you take a trip to enjoy the glitz and glamour of Capri. The journey by boat will take just under an hour. Alternatively, opt to take the longer boat trip to Procida or to Ischia to wallow in the thermal waters there.
For more inspiration on what to see and do, head to our guide to the top 60 things to do on the Amalfi Coast.
When to visit the Amalfi Coast
Visit during the Summer months and expect to find all of the Amalfi Coast towns and villages flooded with tourists and its coastal roads snarled with traffic. But don’t let this put you off. We love the Amalfi Coast whatever the season. Whilst you won’t find long stretches of sand here, there are plenty of small sandy beaches cut into the rocky cliffs as well as small pebbled coves where you can enjoy a slower pace of life, interspersed with time spent sightseeing.
However, if you’re keen on hiking, or prefer a quieter time, then Spring or Autumn would be a better option. These months are certainly the ideal time to enjoy the wonderful views along the 9 km Path of the Gods.
