Picture a quintessential Mediterranean postcard and what you’ll see is undoubtedly a landscape from the Amalfi Coast. Fans of Italian cinema will recognise the Amalfi Coast’s iconic towns, which are all connected by the Strada Statale 163; a winding stretch of road famously known as the ‘Road of a thousand bends’ in Campania.
The Strada Statale 163, which bends with the sharp, hairpin curves of the coastline, is known as one of the most beautiful drives in the world. The 40 kilometre road crosses from Sorrento to Salerno, with ferry services running between Amalfi, Positano, Capri and Salerno too. Positano is a gorgeous pastel-tinged village with houses nestled precariously on cliffs.
Amalfi offers a more cultural experience and the Duomo is a must-see as well as the Museo della Carta. Don’t forget to sit in one of the terrace cafés and people watch while sipping on a small glass of limoncello.The hillside town of Ravello, located 350 metres above the sea, is a quiet yet elegant destination with excellent sea views and glamorous hotels.
covers everything from glitzy five-star hotels to terraced gardens and eclectic villas. After all, there’s certainly something to beguile every kind of traveller in Italy’s most beautiful coastline.