The Amalfi Coast - La Costiera Amalfitana, is a stretch of coastline on the southern side of the Sorrentine Peninsula of Italy (Province of Salerno), extending from Positano in the west to Vietri sul Mare in the east.
Renowned for its rugged terrain, scenic beauty, picturesque towns and diversity, the Amalfi Coast is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site , and is one of the most enchanting coastlines in Europe.
Along the 50km of the wonderful Amalfi Coast there are small villages, all located near tiny beaches, where deep high valleys run down to the sea, confirming the traditional interplay between sea and land, trade and agriculture, which is so specific for the history of Amalfi. The terraces contain vegetable patches and gardens with lemon trees, cultivated in this way for centuries.
The nature of Amalfi coastline has made very difficult the construction of the main road (named Statale 163) that connects all the villages of the coast. This incredible road was built around 1840 and completed in 1852, and it wings around the mountains, on cliffs varying from 16m to 120m (50ft to 400ft) above the sea, offering a breathtaking sea view on each curve.
The Amalfi Coast makes also a convenient base for visiting other famous attractions like Pompei, Capri, Napoli, Paestum and Sorrento Coast.
