Each of the miniature cities located on the Amalfi coast has its own character, but we will dwell more on Amalfi - its capital and simply a charming resort .Amalfi is a town with a dozen first-class hotels, a magnificent cathedral with Byzantine mosaics, Romanesque columns and a Saracen dome .And Amalfi is a commune with about 6000 inhabitants and is part of the province of Salerno .It gave the name of the peninsula and the coast, which in 1997 was declared a World Heritage Site by Humanity .
This place is distinguished not only by an entertaining story, but also by a surprisingly beautiful nature, the cleanest sea and a huge number of attractions.
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How to get here
By bus from Sorrento, Salerno or Rome. By train - to Sorrento or Salerno, then by bus, which runs along the entire coast. By ferry from Naples (runs from April to October), Sorrento, Positano or Salerno (only in summer).
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Climate
Partly cloudy, light rain +13 ° С in the afternoon +10 ° C at night ° С water |
Overcast, rain +13 ° С in the afternoon +10 ° C at night ° С water |
Cloudy +16 ° C in the afternoon +12 ° C at night ° С water |
| Weather forecast for Amalfi for 10 days | ||
Amalfi is distinguished by the Mediterranean climate. In winter it is warm here - 13-17 ºС, and in summer it is very hot, the temperature does not fall below +26 º C.
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Transport
In Amalfi, you can easily get anywhere in the city by taxi, or by bus (albeit without such ease). Many hotels of the coast offer special tickets for buses: you pay 5 EUR for one day and quietly travel to all the cities of the Amalfi Coast, in Salerno, Sorrento and in several other directions.
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Beaches
The beaches in Amalfi are pebbly. There are no big waves. Part of the beach zone is free, the other is shared between several restaurants. The coast has everything you need: sun loungers, umbrellas. Some beaches provide towels. In addition, most beaches of Amalfi are equipped with showers with fresh water. On average, the entrance to the beach for two costs 15-20 EUR. There is also a service of delivering food from the bars directly to the beach for a fee.
Kitchen and restaurants
The restaurants in Amalfi are not just a lot, there are too many. Therefore, you will definitely find a place that seems ideal. The menu is very different: from seafood to a delicious pizza, homemade wine is often offered.
Hotels in Amalfi
Among the hotels located in the resort, there are modern buildings, and real architectural treasures. In appearance, the latter are similar to castles or ancient manors, and their numbers resemble real royal quarters.
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| Hotel Miramalfi from 5 859 rubles Amalfi Via Quasimodo 3 | Hotel La Bussola from 7 581 rubles Amalfi Lungomare, 16 | Hotel Aurora from 7,306 rubles Amalfi Piazzale Dei Protontini 8 |
| Hotel Il Nido from 6 203 rubles Amalfi Via S.Quasimodo, 30 | Hotel Fontana from 3 446 rubles Amalfi Piazza Duomo, 7 | Hotel Lidomare from 4 136 rubles Amalfi Largo Piccolomini 9 |
| Albergo S. Andrea from 4 480 rubles Amalfi Via Costanza D'Avalos, 1 |
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Amalfi
Be careful: the sightseeing of the resort of Amalfi can take your entire vacation .There really is something to see .The St. Andrew's Cathedral, built in 1073, is especially attractive for tourists. .This building was erected by the Norman tribes, who at that time seized the city .The old cathedral has many secrets and legends - you will be glad to discover them with a guide .According to the legend, in 1208 under the altar were buried the relics of St. Andrew the First-Called, the patron of Amalfi .A little higher on the mountain is the 1212-year-old Capuchin monastery .
Widely known in the Amalfi Museum of Paper. After an exciting excursion here you can buy cards, sets of paper, business cards. Interesting and the City Museum, which stores manuscripts and manuscripts on the history of the city, created in the 16th century. Perhaps the most famous exhibit is the draft naval code "Tavole Amalfitane", which operated on the Italian Mediterranean from the 12th to the 16th century.
It is worth visiting in Chiostro del Paradiso ("Paradise Yard"), which was built in the 13th century by the order of Bishop Augustarikkio as a cemetery of wealthy townspeople. Today this place is one of the most valuable architectural structures in the south of Italy. Other places of interest: St. Stephen's Basilica of the 9th century, the monument to Flavio Joey (who is said to have invented the compass) and the amazingly picturesque Emerald-Grotto (Emerald Grotto).
The local excursion program includes visiting the cities of Sorrento, Naples, Ischia and Capri Islands, Vesuvius, and the ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii - in general, there is something to do.
Lemon Festival
If you decide to visit the resort of Amalfi in the summer, do not miss the famous lemon festival. During the extravaganza, you will enjoy not only the original holiday, but the exquisite Limoncello liqueur, and (which is too shy) you can taste a lot of Italian wines.
Active rest and entertainments
Amalfi - a place where you can not get bored. After a cultural walk around the city, you can devote yourself to active recreation. Sailing, horse riding, diving, sports games - this resort has entertainment for every taste.
Nightlife of Amalfi will conquer even the most fastidious tourists. Incendiary parties by the sea, not fading until the morning, just can not not like. In Amalfi, children will not be bored either. With them you can walk in the beautiful parks, amazing with its cleanliness and picturesqueness.
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