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Italy’s Amalfi Coast in Photos

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Positano – a charming stop for lunch along the Amalfi Coast

There’s more to Italy than Rome and Tuscany.  Have you seen the Amalfi Coast?  It will leave you breathless! This collection of photos is from my recent trip back to the Amalfi coast after 4 years of being away.  I’ve also included some of my older original photos in order to get an idea of what summer looks like there.

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Typical pottery sold along the seaside town of the Amalfi coast
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The cliffs of Sorrento, one of the main towns along the coast
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The ancient streets of Pompeii – an easy stop along the Circumvesuviana Train
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The hill town of Positano
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Cook up some dishes at Mami Camilla’s cooking school near Sorrento
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Beach cabanas in Sorrento – a popular beach in the summer

How to spend a day eating traditional Naples food (and lots of Pizza!)

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The villagers (plaster cast) of Pompeii caught in the eruption
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The Sorrento coastline is a boating paradise
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Old door in Positano
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Get out of Rome and visit the Amalfi Coast!

For more great information on the Amalfi Cost – check out Italylouge.com

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    1. I stayed in Sorrento, but I never saw that place in your picture. Beautiful! I also took the bus along the coast to other towns but I was there in March so there were practically no tourists or much open. However, in Positano all of the shopkeepers were out painting their exteriors, getting ready for tourist season. It was fun to see!

    2. Just came back from a week in Positano at Rifugio degli Dei guesthouse. What an unforgettable experience! We drove every inch of the coast – twice! We even learned to make limoncello! Your pictures are wonderful – like a window back to our memories.

      1. I’m so jealous that you got to drive that coast line yourself! Next time I’m def. treating myself to a car rental. I can only imagine the pics I could have taken if I could have stopped the bus and got out at a few points! Glad you enjoyed your trip and hopefully you took home some limoncello!

        1. I’ve been to Sorrento twice and I think that the best way to really enjoy the coastline and the light, slip through the heavy traffic during the summer months and mostly have multiple easy stops is by a… Vespa, the classic Italian scooter!

          Next time I will drive and you can shoot unlimited shots while we enjoy the breeze. We can also have multiple stops wherever you want to. 🙂

    3. I loved the Amalfi Coast. Only got to spend 3 days there based in Sorrento and loved Positano. Absolutely beautiful and I definitely want to get back there to explore more of the towns. Great photos.

    4. I really wanted to get the the Amalfi Coast when we were there, and Pompeii, but it was just too far on a cramped schedule. Looks amazing though! I would recommend checking out Ostia Antica, which is only like 30 minutes by local train outside of Rome and virtually deserted, particularly compared to Rome and other super touristy spots. It’s an ancient port town that you can climb all over and get some truly breathtaking shots! Same goes for the Cinque Terre in place of Amalfi – they look very similar and have that great feel to them.

    5. Absolutely beautiful photos and beautiful places!! I went to the Amalfi Coast last year around March, stayed in Sorrento and hiked the Path of Gods trail near Positano. Your stunning photos have taken me back to the wonderful memories!! Thank you!!

    6. The hike was along the ridges of Almalfi Coast, it was amazing, you will love it. We had a guide (Maurizio De Rosa from http://www.onthegodspath.com) though you might not need a guide. He was very knowledgeable and he lives in the one of the villages near the path. He spoke several languages and knew every flora fauna and the topography of every part of Almalfi Coast. We learned about his life living in the small village here and he was also inquisitive about life outside his world. We enjoyed his company as well as the gorgeous hike.

    7. Your photos are wonderful. I love all of Italy, but the Amalfi Coast is a favorite. For those thinking about driving, it is much easier, and less heart-in-your-throat since the tour buses can only travel south-bound now and take the autostrada back. Don’t miss it!

      1. Annika-I sometimes I wonedr if I am crazy with this love I have for Italy. I spend some part of every day dreaming about when I will be back there. I understand all too well what you are feeling. I have no real plans (or money) to go right now and I wonedr how I can make that change.

    8. You captured some wonderful photos of the Amalfi Coast and a really nice mix of things to do while there – cooking, history and just drooling over the stunning views. It’s one of my favorite destinations in Italy!

      The whole coast is fabulous, but Ravello is a real gem. And don’t forget the Limoncello 😉

    9. These photos really make me want to go to the Amalfi coast! I particularly enjoyed the photo of the cliffs of Sorrento. Cliffs are some of my favorite geological feature and I love when nature starts to take back civilization like that. I feel like I could take dozens of photos of just that ruin!

    10. You have captured the Amalfi Coast to perfection. We spent our honeymoon in Ravello and have wonderful memories of the whole area.

    11. The Amalfi Coast is quite magnificent, and your pictures do it justice! Quite beautiful. I love Positano, the food (favorite food I ever had in Italy), the scenery, the sea, the colorful houses growing up the mountainsides! It’s magnificent, and a definite must go to!

      If you have not gone, GO! I know it’s hard to believe, but it’s even more beautiful than Big Sur. Only the coast around Cape Town is more beautiful than the Amalfi Coast in my travel experience. Aside from two stretches of coast in Africa, it is the most beautiful coast I have ever seen. Magnificent, and a total must do!

      When there, I would recommend La Tagliata restaurant! FRESH food, and almost too much good food for you to eat, and not even expensive! All food is grown on the terraces belonging to the family who own the restaurant, and everything is as fresh as can be and delicious! At the same time, you get a view of ‘Sentiero Degli Dei’, ‘the Walk of The Gods’ which is probably the single most amazing view of the glorious coast. It’s wonderful to enjoy that while having your meal!

    12. I haven’t had the pleasure to visit places because of low income, but if I would have some money one day, I would love to go visit this beautiful place. Maybe, in another life time.

      Beautiful buildings and scenery.

    13. Amalfi coast is amuzing and I add Punta Campanella, from where you see both gulfs (Napoli and Sorrento) and wide sea

    14. no please!! don’t visit Italia anymore! ;_; we are filled with americans tourist what think what this country is their dump garbage….is really horrible!!!

    15. These pictures are amazing. Since I have been to Italy, I can definitely vouch for you that all of these places are beautiful. I think that the Amalfi Coast and Positano might be my favorites though! 🙂
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      1. Thanks for leaving a comment! Glad you stumbled onto me – hope you stick around – I’m on the road full time traveling – so lots more to come!

    16. The pictures are spectacular and makes me want to visit The Amalfi Coast and purchase some of that beautiful pottery and have a taste of their life there.

    17. Wow! Which photo camera did you use? Your photos are amazing, especially “The Sorrento coastline”. I didn’t read all the comments, but I found in one of them that you didn’t use any filter.

      So can you tell me your ISO/Diafragma settings for this shoot?

      Thank You, Alex Cardo

    18. Sherry, I am just absolutely in awe of your pictures and your ability to capture a story in an image and inspire an emotional reaction to your photography. What an amazing place this must be.

      1. Thanks Brad for the kind words. Looking forward to seeing you again in Chicago…it’s going to be amazing! Happy to talk photography there too…

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