10 places you must visit in Amalfi Coast

Villa Cimbrone is a splendid complex that stands on a mighty rocky ridge called "Cimbronium". It was an old agricultural estate that was purchased in 1904 by an English lord named Lord Grimthorpe. The new owner built the marvelous villa and its enchanting gardens, which amaze everyone with their particular beauty and eclecticism in their artistic style. The visit itinerary starts from the rooms built with the typical Ravello architecture up to ranging from the Arab and the English medieval style. The pride of this enchanting villa is the terrace of infinity, which stands on the most protruding point of the spur on which Ravello stands. Looking out from the belvedere you can enjoy one of the most spectacular panoramas in Italy. On this balcony overlooking the sea you can lose your gaze and contemplate the horizon, embraced by the Lattari mountains which surround the scene. The view extends from Atrani, along the Gulf of Salerno, to the plain of Paestum and Punta Licosa, in Cilento. Once you reach the belvedere, you can then go down with a short walk to Eva's cave, the small temple of Bacchus, the tea room and other rooms completely embellished with marble and statues. Some parts of the villa are owned by the luxurious Hotel Cimbrone, a prestigious accommodation facility considered one of the most beautiful in the entire Mediterranean, a true pride of the coast. Once you reach the belvedere, you can then go down with a short walk to Eva's cave, the small temple of Bacchus, the tea room and other rooms completely embellished with marble and statues. Some parts of the villa are owned by the luxurious Hotel Cimbrone, a prestigious accommodation facility considered one of the most beautiful in the entire Mediterranean, a true pride of the coast. Once you reach the belvedere, you can then go down with a short walk to Eva's cave, the small temple of Bacchus, the tea room and other rooms completely embellished with marble and statues. Some parts of the villa are owned by the luxurious Hotel Cimbrone, a prestigious accommodation facility considered one of the most beautiful in the entire Mediterranean, a true pride of the coast.

Built between 1266 and 1268 by Archbishop Filippo Augusto Riccio, the cloister was used as a monumental cemetery for the prestigious Amalfitan families. To build the complex it was necessary to sacrifice part of the left aisle of the ancient church of the Crucifix, the first diocese of Amalfi. With the term Paradise, in the Middle Ages, those places were recognized that were connected to important buildings such as, in the case of Amalfi, the cathedral dedicated to Saint Andrew the apostle and martyr. The architectural complex consists of a four-sided portico covered with cross vaults and is full of sarcophagi from the Roman era, reused to house the remains of local nobles. The entire structure is imbued with Byzantine and Islamic influences which blend with the Romanesque style of Amalfi. A walk in this evocative place is a real encounter with the Mediterranean, characterized by the purity of the white of the paired columns superimposed by intertwined arches, a predominant feature of Amalfi architecture. In the center there is a very well-kept green space with palm groves, which vaguely echoes the style of the Alhambra.
the cloister of paradise, moreover, is a treasure chest of pictorial works of notable importance, such as the famous crucifixion that belonged to Roberto di Oderisio. It is a painter who lived in the mid-fourteenth century with a strong Giotto influence, promoter of an innovative style introduced for the first time throughout the territory, thanks to the powerful lay and ecclesiastical commissions from Amalfi.

The lemon path is linked to the Amalfi tradition of the cultivation of its typical product of excellence: the sfusato Amalfi lemon IGP. The particular name derives from the typical "tapered" shape of the lemon. A fragrant, aromatic product with a very thick skin, ideal for making the typical limoncello, a typical liqueur of the Amalfi coast. In the path that connects the towns of Maiori and Minori from above, there is a panoramic path which is, in fact, called "dei limoni", as it is full of lemon groves resting on the rocky ridges of the mountain. The construction of the terraces is a job that requires sophisticated construction techniques, gained from centuries of experience and from the contacts that, over time, the inhabitants of the coast have established with the other peoples of the Mediterranean. The beginning of this walk is from the Collegiate Church of Maiori climbing some steps that lead to the beginning of the panoramic path. The route is quite easy and constitutes a real rendezvous with the heady colors and scents that the "yellow gold" of the Divina is able to give to anyone who lends itself to crossing it. After about an hour's walk, through breathtaking landscapes and views, you reach Minori, where you go back down to find yourself in the center of the village. To crown the experience, you cannot miss an excellent lemon delight from one of the best-known Minori pastry shops in the area.

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The monumental complex of Santa María de Olearia is to be considered as one of the most important Benedictine settlements on the Amalfi Coast. Located close to the state road 163, it is located along the territory that connects the promontory of Capo D'Orso with the municipality of Maiori. Entirely excavated in the cave, on the slopes of Mount Falerzio, the monastery was erected by the anchorite Pietro in the 10th century and became a real cenobitic centre. According to sources, Fra Gerardo Sasso, founder of the chivalrous order of the Hospitallers of Jerusalem, drew proselytes to create this monastic order.
The last abbot died in 1509, after which the monastery was abandoned.
The monastic complex preserves some splendid rock paintings from the Middle Ages. On the first floor, where the oldest room is located, you can admire the monks' cells which, over the centuries, were used as burial chambers. Around the walls there are some frescoes, among which the one of the praying Madonna between Saints Paul and George stands out. The upper room, divided into two naves, was intended for the Church, while a steep staircase leads to the upper floor where there is a small votive chapel with some scenes related to the miracles of San Nicola di Bari. 

Discovered in 1932, the cave of the emeraldit owes its name to the particular color produced by the light that penetrates inside the cavity. It is located in the conca dei marini, just 5 km from the town of Amalfi. To access the cave it is possible to arrive by sea, through a small boat that manages to enter the cavity, or by land, accessing via an elevator or a long staircase that leads almost to sea level and through a natural opening where inside, it is possible to admire the various limestone concretions and the columns of stalactites and stalagmites that even reach 10 m. The cave also houses a small underwater nativity scene, with all the typical characters of the nativity. It was created in the mid-60s with resin glass figurines, in such a way as not to be damaged by the atmospheric agents and by the Corruption of the saltiness. Every year the rite of the "blessing of the child" is held, a rite that still remains today thanks to the Salerno Underwater Operations Group. For the occasion, a scenic marine torchlight procession is held up to the statues of the nativity on the seabed. 
The Emerald Grotto can be visited from April to October.

The very small beach of the Furore fjord , approximately 25 m long, was formed as a result of the erosion caused by the small Schiato stream. More than a fjord, it is a real crack in the rock, which has gradually generated one of the most picturesque and most photographed places on the Amalfi coast.
To access the fjord, you descend through a path in the rock that starts from the bridge over the fjord on the Amalfi state road, through a path in the rocky part.
The beauty and wild nature of this place have always attracted travellers, tourists and celebrities. Just to name a few, just remember the famous stay of Anna Magnani and Roberto Rossellini. It is said that the passion between the two was born in this small fjord, right during the filming of the film "Love". In 1948 the two also bought two monazzeni, or the typical houses scattered around the fjord. It is no coincidence that this small seaside village is defined as the "village that does not exist", precisely because it is not made up of a real village but is characterized by the random scattered arrangement of the typical seaside houses. Every year a world diving competition is held, during the marmeeting international event,

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The Roman villa of Minoriit was one of the many otium residences built along the coast by the senatorial nobility starting from the 1st century BC These residences, in addition to being luxurious residences, were also real self-sufficient estates. In fact, large dolia come from the minor villa, i.e. large amphorae used for the storage of foodstuffs, which would lead one to believe that it had a rustic part. The main entrance to the villa was undoubtedly from the sea. It was a huge complex, certainly very large (about 3000 m²). The villa was discovered fortuitously in 1932 and was excavated starting in 1934. The surviving parts today concern the ground floor which is accessed via a staircase that leads to the beautiful peristyle, where traces of frescoes and the original lead pipe to feed the fountains that were in the garden of the villa are clearly visible. One of the most evocative rooms of the complex is certainly the area used for the spa and the fantastic summer tricilinio, a dining room where the beautiful mosaic floor stands out with the image of a large bull, which has become the very symbol of the villa. The complex referring to the Augustan period was certainly intended for a high-ranking person with an intense social life. That is attested by the richness and sumptuousness of the rooms, in line with the other villas found along the Amalfi and Sorrento coasts. One of the most evocative rooms of the complex is certainly the area used for the spa and the fantastic summer tricilinio, a dining room where the beautiful mosaic floor stands out with the image of a large bull, which has become the very symbol of the villa. The complex referring to the Augustan period was certainly intended for a high-ranking person with an intense social life. That is attested by the richness and sumptuousness of the rooms, in line with the other villas found along the Amalfi and Sorrento coasts. One of the most evocative rooms of the complex is certainly the area used for the spa and the fantastic summer tricilinio, a dining room where the beautiful mosaic floor stands out with the image of a large bull, which has become the very symbol of the villa. The complex referring to the Augustan period was certainly intended for a high-ranking person with an intense social life. That is attested by the richness and sumptuousness of the rooms, in line with the other villas found along the Amalfi and Sorrento coasts.

The Path of the Gods is certainly one of the most beautiful trekking paths in Italy, a truly unique experience of its kind, which allows you to admire breathtaking landscapes along the entire route that winds for about 10 km. So named because, according to mythology, it was the passage that led to the Li Galli archipelago, where mythical sirens lived, who had tried to seduce Ulysses and his companions. The starting point for this path is from the small hamlet of Bomerano, near Agerola, up to the village of Nocelle and from there continue to the wonderful Positano, through a series of steps that lead back down to the Amalfi road. In recent years this path has become famous all over the world, thanks to its characteristic that makes it a truly unique experience, as you cross the thick Mediterranean scrub that grows along the ridge of the Lattari mountains and opens onto extraordinary panoramas. In fact, from various points of the walk it is possible to even see the island of Capri and admire the splendid stacks, as well as the islets of Li Galli, Praiano and Positano, even more fascinating at sunset. In fact, it is advisable to start the journey in the afternoon, and then return at sunset and immortalize the sun going down from the promontory of Positano with a few shots. The atmosphere that is created at this time of day is extremely romantic and fascinating. The duration of the route is about seven hours and is not extremely demanding. It is necessary to be in good physical shape and to bring suitable clothing, trekking shoes and at least two liters of water. During the walk you can see some places that attract our attention, such as the biscuit cave, the rock villages and the pistil. The pistil is a rock spur where a limestone spire rises, one of the many features of the Amalfi coast landscape.

The village of Atrani is considered one of the smallest in Italy. The smallest Italian town located just 700 meters from Amalfi , separated only by the ledge of Mount Aureo. At the time of the dukedom it was the venue chosen for the investiture of the dukes, a ceremony that took place inside the majestic church Chiesa di San Salvatore de Birecto.
In its narrow territory sanctuaries, churches and monasteries abounded, as the ancient chronicles that have come down to us attest. Originally the village must have been larger than the one we know today and protected on the borders by imposing fortifications, which protected the territory from attacks by enemies or Saracen pirates who arrived from the sea.
The name Atrani derives from the Latin atrum, or rocky and gloomy place. Such are the characteristics of this tiny village, which stands entirely on a rocky ridge, crossed by the small Dragone stream, which penetrates the rock up to the small beach.
A walk in the village is certainly a suggestive experience, since from the Umberto I square you get lost in the maze of alleys, narrow streets and "stairways", which lead to the colored houses that often host flower gardens or small vegetable gardens. Atrani has been chosen several times as the film set for films and commercials. It is the ideal place for those looking for a quiet and still unspoilt place, away from the mass tourism that crowds the best-known tourist resorts.