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's harbour and pastel painted houses, which cling to the steep rocky coastline.
The town's central piazza is dominated by the colourful Duomo di Sant' Andrea.
We climbed the steps to admire the interior of the cathedral.
Around the fountain in the main piazza there are several bars and restaurants
and plenty
of tourist shops,
where you can buy anything relating to lemons.
One day we hopped over to Positano by boat.
The coastline is very picturesque with the all houses stacked on top of each other on the hillsides.
On arrival we stepped onto the beach and walked over to a lovely restaurant overlooking the sea for a spot of lunch..
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.