Italy

Amalfi Coast

Southwest of Naples lies the Amalfi Coast, one of the lovliest stretches of coastline in Italy. I started on my circular tour by taking a boat from Salerno (southeast of Naples) to Amalfi, then by bus to Sorrento. See a map of the area.


Amalfi

I went by boat to Amalfi and spent the morning walking through the streets. My first view of this town from the ferry was amazing. The rocky shoreline, abundance of trees and architectural style are typical of all the small towns and villages you can see along the coast.

Amalfi Coast

From Amalfi, I took a bus to Sorrento where I stayed for a few days. The road winds through the hills, up, down, up again. The towns look as though someone has sprinkled the houses down the slopes. I got off the bus here and there in order to have a better look around some of the villages.

Amalfi Coast

Another view of the coast. There are numerous small bays, but due to rocks, there are not many places suitable for swimming or boating. I took the bus to Sorrento and stayed there for several days before heading back to Naples. There is a lovely beach there, below the ruins of some ancient buildings.


Books about Amalfi from Amazon.com

Amalfi : Italy's Divine Coast by Rosario Bonavoglia (Photographer), Assunta Cuozzo, Philip Rogosky (Translator) cover

Stretching along the Mediterranean Sea from Sorrento to Positano, the Amalfi coast is one of the most famous yet hard-to-reach seaside destinations in Italy. Isolated from the mainland by mountains, this unforgettable coast is accessible only by one road along jagged cliffs that plunge 3,000 feet into the sea.

With this colorful book, photographer Rosario Bonavoglia takes us on an adventurous ride through the winding passages and ravines above the seacoast to ten different towns, including Positano and Ravello as well as Vietri and Cetara. His photographs capture breathtaking views of the seacoast, regional charm, and local architectural wonders. Renowned art historian Assunta Cuozzo recounts the history, traditions, and details that make these towns so remarkable.

Living, Studying and Working in Italy : Everything You Need to Know to Fulfill Your Dreams of Living Abroad cover by Travis Neighbor, Monica Larner
The title of Living, Studying and Working in Italy says it all: this book is intended for would-be expatriates with an eye for Italy. The authors have both had extensive experience living and working in the Bel Paese--Neighbor was in Florence for four years while Larner still lives in Rome, where she is a journalist for Business Week. Together they have pooled their experiences and collective knowledge of living abroad to address the practical side of living, working, or studying in Italy.

Here is the essential companion guide to Italy that answers all your questions about living there and tells you, step-by-step, how to accomplish what you've always dreamed of doing - whether it's taking summer language courses, teaching English, volunteering on an archaeological dig, or starting a business. Written by two seasoned expatriates and packed with candid insider's tips and practical, up-to-date information for travelers of any age. Living, Studying, and Working in Italy is an indispensable book that shows you what to do - and what not to do - to make your experience in Italy as comfortable and rewarding ... read more


Naples & Amalfi Coast Pocket Guide

The acclaimed Berlitz Pocket Guides are packed with a world of information. Each guide is carefully researched, fun to read, and easy to use. Whether planning a trip to Naples, Capri and the Amalfi Coast for business or pleasure, this guide will help you get the most from your trip. Includes the latest recommendations for hotels, restaurants, shopping, sports, festivals, and night life.

Naples : The City and Its Famous Bay, Capri, Sorrento, Ischia, and the Amalfi Coast Down to Salerno
Another outstanding volume in this series. It is chock full of information. The book is accurate and up to date on major subjects including History, Culture, Sites and Attractions. The maps are superb. It is a must for all travellers who, like myself, are interested in the history of the destination as well as its must see sites. I highly reccommend this book to all prospective travellers to Naples and vicinity.

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