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The Amalfi Coast, or Costiera Amalfitana in Italian, is a stretch
of coastline on the southern side of the Sorrentine Peninsula of
Italy (Province of Salerno), extending from Positano in the west
to Vietri sul Mare in the east. The towns lying on the Amalfi Coast
are Vietri sul Mare, Cetara, Maiori, Minori, Ravello, Scala, Atrani,
Amalfi, Conca dei Marini, Furore, Praiano and Positano.
Renowned for its rugged terrain, scenic beauty, picturesque towns
and diversity, the Amalfi Coast is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage
Site. (From:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amalfi_Coast)
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The
Amalfi Coast, which begins at Vietri sul Mare and ends in Sorrento,
is a succession of curves, small inlets, romantic beaches and hidden
bays, which offer breathtaking views.
We
recommend that you discover the coast using the many ferries that
travel between Salerno and Positano. From the sea you can experience
the emotions that the first inhabitants felt when they chose where
to build their homes and understand why, according to the legend,
this is the Land of Mermaids. If your journey takes place at sunset
you will be amazed by the beautiful scenery. ( From: http://www.amalfiweb.com/)
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The Amalfi Coast is one of the most enchanting coastlines in Europe,
for the spectacular landscape and historic heritage of the place.
The vegetable patches and the gardens, are all contained in terraces,
where the products, like lemons, are cultivated from centuries.
Along
the 50km of the wonderful Amalfi Coast there are small villages,
like Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, Atrani, Scala, all located near
little beaches, where deep high valleys run down to the sea, confirming
the traditional interplay between sea land, trade and agriculture,
so peculiar to the history of Amalfi.
The
nature of Amalfi coastline has made very difficult and interesting
the construction of the main road (named Statale 163) that connects/passing
all the villages of the coast. This incredible road was built around
1840 and completed in 1852, and it wings around the mountains, on
cliffs varying from 50ft to 400ft above the sea, offering each corner
a breathtaking sea view.
The
Amalfi Coast makes also a convenient base for visiting other famous
attractions: Pompei, Capri, Napoli, Paestum and Sorrento Coast.
( From: http://www.seasonsinitaly.com/italy_AMALFI-COAST.html )
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