Amalfi Coast
1) Church of Santa Maria Assunta Positano
The church of Santa Maria Assunta, dedicated to San Vito, the patron saint of Positano, is located in Piazza Flavio Gioia, a few steps from the beach of Marina Grande and can only be reached on foot.
Thanks also to its characteristic majolica dome, made of yellow, green and blue tiles, it is one of the most visited and photographed attractions in Positano.
The abbey dates back to the second half of the 10th century and is built on the spot where, according to a legend, a Byzantine icon of the black Madonna and child was found on board a sailing ship that arrived near Positano and was swept away by a storm.
Whether fact or legend, today the icon can be admired inside the Church and is one of the most precious objects kept inside. A few steps away from the church is the bell tower, built in 1707, with a medieval bas-relief in the centre depicting a sea monster, a fox and a fish made in Campania.
- Free entry
- Open every day
2) The street of Positano
The streets of Positano are narrow and winding , lined with colourful buildings and typical Positano boutiques. Cobblestone pathways lead up up and down the hillside with vibrant bougenvilles creating a burst of colour to this picturesque vertical town of Positano. Lost in colours, atmosphere you will find shops, restaurants and cafes lining the streets .
3)Fornillo beach
Fornillo Beach is a picturesque stretch of coastline on the Amalfi Coast . Fornillo beach offers a secluded and laid back atmosphere . It can only be reached on foot following a winding trail or by sea . The beach is around 300 mm long and guarded by two mediavel towers.
4) Li Galli Island
The Galli Islands is a small rocky island clearly visible from the coast . Legend has it that it was once inhabited by sirens who enchanted and lured sailors to thier death. Access to the island is restricted due to its protected status.
5) Nerano
Nerano beach is picturesque beach area located near the village of Nerano on the Sorrentine Peninsula and not far from Positano . The beach is nestled between cliffs and medieval watchtower. It is surrounded by cliffs dotted with luch vegetation . Nerano beach is also famous for its restaurants offering excellent seafood and Spaghetti alla Nerano made with zucchini and grated cheese . Overall, if you are passing by Nerano towards Positano and Amalfi , this is a must stop for a wonderful lunch by the sea.
6) Duomo of Sant'Andrea and Cloister of Paradiso Amalfi
The church is built in the Romanesque style with a bell tower high above the surrounding buildings and its facade is characterised by detailed columns and arches with sculptures. Inside the visitor can admire frescoes and mosaics whoch offers a glimpse of a significant role Amalfi played in the past of Mediterrenean region as a whole.
- Open from 9.00am to 7.45pm
- Ticket 3.00 euros per person
7) Museum of paper
The Amalfi Paper Museum is a former paper mill transformed into a museum in 1969. Located in the heart of the Valle dei Mulini, in the inner part of the town of Amalfi, it houses the restored and fully functional machinery and equipment used in the old paper mill to make paper by hand.
The guided tour lasts about 20 minutes and also gives the opportunity to see a sheet being made live.
OPENING HOURS
From 01/03 to 31/10 the museum is open daily from 10.00 to 19.00 (last admission 18.20)
From 01/11 to 23/12 the museum is open every day, except Mondays, from 10.00 to 17.00 (last admission 16.20)
On 24-25-26 December the museum will be closed for holidays
From 27/12 to 06/01 the museum is open every day from 10.00 to 19.00 (last admission 18.20)
From 07/01 to 31/01 the museum is open every day, except Mondays, from 10.00 to 17.00 (last entrance 16.20)
PRICES
Exclusive Handmade Experience Visit € 15,00
Visit with handmade experience € 7,00
Visit with handmade experience (under 12) € 6,00
Full price € 4,50
Group ticket (min. 25) € 3,50
Admission under 12 € 2,50
8) Grotta dello Smeraldo
The Emerald Grotto owes its name to the emerald-green hue of the water as a result of naturally filtered sunlight passing through an underwater groove that connects it to the open sea. The cavity is partially invaded by the sea and in very ancient times was located above sea level only thanks to bradyseism, the ground of the cave lowered, causing it to sink underwater.
The Emerald Grotto is accessible both by sea and by land, from which it is descended by lift.
OPENING TIMES
from October to May from 10:00 to 16:00
PRICES
entrance fee 7 euro
9) Furore fjord
Fiordo di Furore or Furore Fjord is natural wonder located along the Amalfi Coast. In fact it's not a true fjord but a deep gorge created by river flowing directly into the sea. At the base of the cliff lies a small pebble beach accessible via a narrow staircase . In the summer, fjord is a popular bathing spot for locals and visitors alike . Fjord is a must stop destination for nature lovers and one of the must see stops for adventure seekers.
