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Vacation Along The Amalfi Coastline
If you plan to get to Amalfi by car then you are in for a visual treat. The first thing that will hit you are the amazing views of the ocean as you meander along the high, winding coastal road. I made it to Amalfi on the bus and this meant I could take in the awe inspiring views without having to worry about driving.
However if you are driving yourself you would be wise to keep your eye on the road. The reason for this is that the roads of built into the sides of the high cliffs. They are surprisingly narrow roads, with slightly disconcertingly small barriers separating the road from the fantastic view of the mediterranean sea. This is more memorable if you are a passenger on a high bus as it can appear that you are hanging over the edge of the cliffs at times. If you trust the bus driver and don't suffer from fear of heights, this is a roller coaster ride like introduction to the Amalfi coastline.
The region of Campania is a popular vacation spot and has been popular for many Europeans for well over two centuries. It was first popularised in the English speaking world when English tourists visited in the 1920's. The area has two principal towns to visit, Amalfi and Positano. They are fairly close together and a 15 minute bus trip will get you to and from Each venue.
Amalfi is manily a port town so you will be pushed to find a good beach around that area. It does have a rather spectacular and lively town center instead. The epicenter of activities is found around the cathedral or Duomo di Amalfi. This is a baroque styled building which sits atop of the Piazza Duomo. The piazza has many interesting shops that seel trinkets and tourist souvenirs plus a few cafes and restaurants. It is the picture postcard location to have a spot of coffee or even a bite to each at lunch time. The dominate feature of the square is the long, sweeping stairway that joins the Duomo to the Piazza. People are always taking photos of their companions and friends at the foot of these stairs.
The shops and restuarants feature many of the specialties of the region. You want to get yourself a bottle of limoncello liqueur if you can. This is a sweet lemon alcoholic liqueur that is made from the fleshy lemons native to the region.
Amalfi is a must see town and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
If you love your beaches then you have to see the Positano beach. Positano beach is made up of pebbles so you may be disappointed if you are used to fine sand, however the sea is a welcoming blue and you can spend a few hours relaxing on the beach. There are plenty of venues dotted on the shoreline to have a spot to eat if you so desire. To get to the beach you walk through the town, which is a series of stepped buildings that lead down to the beach. When you are on the beach you can look up at all the colorful buildings and this is the classic photograph of the region that you are bound to see on countless postcards of the region.
On your trip to and from Positano, don't be surprised to see people working on the olive trees. Olive trees are scattered all over the stepped hills and you will often come across people harvesting the fruit.
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