There are a lot of beautiful places which really deserve to be visited and this is why Italy is one of the countries I have visited so many times so far.

This year I managed to check off the Amalfi Coast, which is one of the most beautiful places in Italy. In case you are going to visit this amazing area, I would like to share a few tips with you, which I’m sure you will really appreciate:

1.First of all, you should see the entire area by taking a car ride along the coast. The union between the high mountains and the sea creates spectacular landscapes and panoramas and it will be a delight to admire them.

On the other hand, parking may be a real problem, because there are not enough parking spaces in the area. Despite this aspect, the coast is definitely worth visiting.

2.Don’t leave the Amalfi Coast without visiting the amazing Positano! This picturesque village was the main reason I dreamed with all my heart to visit this part of Italy. The best place to go to if you want to admire the beauty of Positano is Marina Grande, its most famous beach.

This lovely village built into the hillside of the Amalfi Coast is an oasis of beauty. Make sure you will also admire the village at night because the multitude of lights which embellish the entire place is simply fabulous.

3.The Amalfi Coast is blessed with a lot of beautiful beaches and you should try to add as many as you can to your trip list. Marina di Praia, Marina di Conca and Marina Grande are the ones you should definitely not miss. These amazing beaches are real oases of peace.

4.You should visit the town of Amalfi because it shelters a lot of beautiful tourist attractions. Before I got to the town of Amalfi, I stopped at the side of the road and I took an amazing picture of this lovely settlement. I think it’s one of the most beautiful pictures I have taken on this coast. It could successfully replace a postcard because it perfectly portrays the beauty of the entire area.

5.This part of Italy is also shrouded in mystery thanks to its tumultuous history. The place which perfectly highlights this idea is the ancient city of Pompeii. Nowadays the place is an archaeological site which shelters the ruins of the famous city.

Mount Vesuvius erupted and buried the ancient Roman city of Pompeii under a thick carpet of volcanic ash. You will need at least a few hours to visit this site because it covers a large area, but I assure you that it is worth the effort because you will find out a lot of historical details.

6.The experience of visiting the lively Naples is both challenging and exciting. Besides its beautiful tourist attractions, Naples is about chaos, litter, policemen, laundry which flutters in the wrought iron balconies and about the best pizza ever.

It’s real madness, but it is worth visiting at least once in a lifetime. I must confess that Naples is the only European city which reminded me of the chaotic Asia.

7.Another place that you should definitely visit is the luxurious Island of Capri. Situated in the Tyrrhenian Sea, this small island is famous for its unique landscapes and its beautiful tourist attractions. I like to call Capri” the island of flowers” thanks to the multitude of flowers which are a real delight for the tourists.

You should spend at least one day on this island, in case you want to have enough time to admire its most famous places.

8.In case you want to save a considerable amount of money, you shouldn’t rent a room situated in the most famous villages and towns of the Amalfi Coast. It might sound unbelievable but a room could cost 10 times more than another one situated in a nearby city.

I personally chose to spend three nights in Naples, which is about 55 kilometers away from Positano, and four nights in Pompei, which is situated 35 kilometers away. It was a one-hour drive, but it helped me save a lot of money.

9.I developed a passion for porchetta which is a delicious fatty and moist boneless pork roast stuffed with aromatic herbs. I can’t believe that I have been to Italy so many times and that only this year I have discovered this Italian specialty. You should definitely try it because it is simply delicious. Make sure you will also try their fish specialties because the Amalfi Coast is famous for its local fish dishes.

10.Last but not least, you should take a break and go shopping. This might be a great way to relax and recharge your batteries.

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This village is considered the most photogenic place on the Amalfi Coast and for good reason. A multitude of colored houses of all shapes and sizes covers an entire side of the mountain. Similar to the image of a falling waterfall, all those houses seem to fall down in the sea creating a splendid view.

I felt a huge desire to discover this small picturesque village and maybe this is why I enjoyed this visit to the fullest. My trip started and ended with Positano. No matter what I planned to visit on the Amalfi Coast, I kept on going back to Positano. Despite this fact, I feel I haven’t taken enough pictures of this beautiful village.

Also called the Hollywood of Europe, Positano was the perfect setting for a lot of movies, an aspect which increased its notoriety a lot. It is also the symbol of the entire coast and it offers a lot to the multitude of tourists who choose to spend their holidays in this part of Italy. In order to fully enjoy Positano, there are a few things you could do in this lovely village.

The colored houses which perfectly blend with the turquoise sea deserve a few minutes of your time. The image of the houses is totally different in the morning than the one you can admire in the evening or at night when the lights are on. You can admire these houses from almost any part of Positano.

Take your time and explore the beautiful Marina Grande Beach. It is totally worth it. This famous stretch of grey pebbles is the place which offers great moments of relaxation and beautiful views. The image of the Church of Santa Maria Assunta and its dome made of majolica tiles can be also admired from the gravel of Marina Grande Beach.

Walking down the narrow cobblestone streets of Positano will offer you the chance to admire spectacular views and also to buy interesting products in the multitude of clothing and souvenir shops. You can choose from a variety of beautiful cotton dresses and blouses, hats or beach accessories. Positano is considered a really fashionable village and I’m sure you didn’t know that it was the first town in Italy which imported bikini from France.

Positano is indeed the most expensive place on the Amalfi Coast, but you should still enjoy a meal at one of its lovely terraces. Sea food, fish and even pizza or pasta are more delicious if you taste them while admiring the beautiful view of Positano.

All things considered, make sure you add Positano to your trip list and enjoy it to the fullest.

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Beautiful and unique places have always given me a feeling of peace and relaxation.

When it comes to beautiful places which had such an effect on me, I would like to talk about a number of wonderful beaches. Marina di Praia, a lovely beach hidden in a small cove is a proper example in this regard.

This beach is situated somewhere between the villages of Praiano and Conca dei Marini, on the lovely Amalfi Coast. Nestled among a few high cliffs, this small and quiet beach is considered one of the most wonderful beaches on the entire coast. A small stretch of pebbles washed away by the clear blue water and a few boats of all sizes and colors embellish the entire panorama.

A pathway carved into the cliffs makes the entire place very attractive to the tourists. Along this path you will find a few bars and restaurants, where you will have the chance to enjoy an incredible dining experience while listening to the waves which wash away the cliffs.

The beach is equipped with sunbeds and umbrellas, for which you have to pay a rental fee in case you decide to use them. Marina di Praia is one of the few beaches on the Amalfi Coast which is blessed by the sunrays, until late in the evening.

There is a small access road which leads you very close to the beach in case you choose to get there by car. Parking will not be a problem because there is a paid parking lot in front of the beach.

All things considered, Marina di Praia Beach is worth visiting in case you plan a trip to the Amalfi Coast.

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In order to admire the beauty of this place, we decided to stop and spend a few hours there. This place is called Marina di Conca Beach and it is one of the most popular beaches in the area which belongs to the picturesque village of Conca dei Marini.

Hidden somewhere between the town of Amalfi and the village of Positano, Marina di Conca is a real jewel of the Amalfi Coast. The clear greenish water and the warm pebbles seem to invite you to spend a few hours on this lovely beach.

The scenery is incredibly beautiful and for good reason this beach is considered one of the most beautiful seaside spots. If you get to the top of the cliffs you will have the chance to admire an amazing panorama which is perfectly completed by the multitude of boats which float on water.

Marina di Conca is divided into two parts and this is why there are two ways to get to the beach. One way to get to the beach is by going down the stairs which connect the beach to the village of Conca dei Marini. Another way to get there is by using a narrow path which can be found outside the village. I chose the second option and this way I had the chance to admire the beach in all its splendor.

There are a few restaurants and bars on the beach where you can relax and enjoy a drink or a snack. Marina di Conca is also equipped with sunbeds and a few colorful umbrellas, which perfectly complete the scenery.

Swimming, snorkeling or tanning in the sun are just a few of the beach activities which you can enjoy there. After exploring its beauty and relaxing a few hours on its gravel, Marina di Conca became my favorite beach in the area. Maybe it’s not as popular as Marina Grande Beach (Positano), but it is in my opinion a real oasis of beauty and peace.

All things considered, you should definitely add it to your trip list in case you are planning to visit the Amalfi Coast.

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The image which triggered in me the desire to visit this entire coast was the panorama offered by the small village of Positano.

The village lies on a beautiful mountain and it is in my opinion a very special place because the colored houses of the inhabitants display a breathtaking image.

It is well-known that the most famous view of Positano can be admired from a 300 hundred meter long beach, which is situated right at the foot of the mountain, opposite the archipelago of Li Galli. I am talking about Marina Grande Beach, which is considered the liveliest and the most famous beach in Positano.

A stretch of dark sand and grey pebbles surrounded by a few mountains and washed away by the blue water creates the scenery of this beach. Covered by a few colorful rows of umbrellas and equipped with sunbeds, changing rooms and showers, the beach is really comfortable in case you want to rest and relax. A few restaurants, terraces and bars situated near the beach offer a multitude of options when it comes to food.

Even if Marina Grande Beach is not one of my favorite beaches in the area, I have to admit that it is the place which offers a perfect panorama of the village.  Spiaggia Grande Beach, as it is also called, is very popular among celebrities, so don’t be surprised if next to you there might be a famous person relaxing in the sunrays and enjoying the scenery.

Even if it is really easy to get to the beach by car, there are not enough parking spaces in the area, which is a problem for the tourists. This is why it is unlikely to find a parking place close to the beach, but this might be an advantage. If you park your car on top of the mountain and go down the stairs which lead to Marina Grande, you will have the chance to admire a stunning panorama of the entire beach. Believe me that this panorama is worth the effort!

All things considered, there is no way to plan a visit to the Amalfi Coast without adding Marina Grande Beach to your trip list.

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