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Amalfi & Positano, Amalfi Coast 2009

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In April 2009 John and I had a lovely holiday on the Amalfi coast. We stayed in Amalfi and visited Positano. We always like to sample the local restaurants and I've included some recommendations.

Amalfi

 

coast road to Amalfi

 

 

 

 

Our first view of Amalfi was from on the bus from Sorrento, which at times felt like being on a rollercoaster ride, as the bus lurched around the hairpin bends on the edge of the cliffs.

 

 

 

 

 

Amalfi harbour and town

Amalfi's harbour and pastel painted houses, which cling to the steep rocky coastline.

Duomo at Amalfi

 

 

 

 

The town's central piazza is dominated by the colourful Duomo di Sant' Andrea.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

interior of the Amalfi cathedral

 

 

 

 

 

 

We climbed the steps to admire the interior of the cathedral.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

fountain in main piazza in Amalfi

Around the fountain in the main piazza there are several bars and restaurants and plentyspot the lemon of tourist shops,

 

 

 

 

 

where you can buy anything relating to lemons.

 

 

 

 

Positano

One day we hopped over to Positano by boat. 

 

Fiona on the boat to Positano

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The coastline is very picturesque with the all houses stacked on top of each other on the hillsides.

view of Positano from the sea

 

stepping onto the beach at Positano

On arrival we stepped onto the beach and walked over to a lovely restaurant overlooking the sea for a spot of lunch..

Recommended Restaurants

Amalfi

Da Gemma
http://www.trattoriadagemma.com
Popular restaurant set one storey above the bustle of the main street across from main piazza.

Eolo
3 via Pantaleone Comite, Amalfi
Elegant restaurant serving wonderful sea food.  I recommend a table in a window alcove with wonderful views of the harbour.

Positano

La Buca di Bacco
http://www.bucadibacco.it/restaurant.html
Fantastic location where you can gaze out to sea, whilst eating anything from a light lunch to a full feast.

See other restaurants I recommend around the world.

See the photos of our trips to Pompeii and Vesuvius and other holidays.

 

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