One of the most suggestive places to visit in Italy is the Amalfi Coast – costiera amalfitana in italian, which lies on the southern side of the surrentine peninsula and on the north of the Gulf of Salerno. The main towns are Amalfi, Ravello, Positano, Praiano, Vietri sul Mare. All the Amalfi coast hotels will able to accommmodate you whatever needs and budgets you may have. One common characteristic; most of the hotels in the Amalfi coast are likely to have a balcony with view. Amalfi is the first of the four maritime republics in Italy, its cathedral dedicated to Saint Andrew apostle, is a masterpiece. The paper museums is very famous; tourists can admire the antique methods of how the precious amalfi paper was made. Amalfi limoncello is known worldwide due the production of those particular lemons in the amalfi area. Ravello offers spectacular views to the 350 metres altidude (above sea level). Splendid patrician villas such as Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone are dfinitely two must see sites. Ravello wines are famous worldwide – Falanghina and Biancolella benefit from Ravello sun that beams on the amalfi coast for nearly 365 days a year. Positano is the pearl of the amalfi coast with its sandals and bags workshops and narrow alleys; those amazing Positano hotels just above the sea. Praiano is very romantic; it is possible to admire specacular sunsets admiring the Faraglioni of Capri and the entire Positano bay. Vietri sul Mare is famous worldwide for its ceramic production.
