There are many charming adjectives that can be used to describe Italy’s Amalfi Coast; a coast stretch that links Positano to Vietri sul Mare, lying at the gates of Salerno. Surrounded by steep rugged mountain cliffs measuring 700 meters high that drop dramatically into the deep blue Mediterranean. These mesmerizing views can never be escaped, viewed from the land or from the sea. The Amalfi Coast is unique in the world for its natural beauty, breath-taking views, colors and characteristics. Small medieval picturesque fishing villages are scattered in clusters, upon the front face of the mountain. Villa’s, churches and corner shops are built cut out of the rock on top of each other climbing up the mountain from the water’s edge. All buildings are surrounded by kept gardens and terraces, narrow pebbled streets and endless steps, lemon trees, grape and olive vine’s and the perfume of nature. It is a presence rich in history and culture, which is still alive today, among so many artistic memories of the past. In its heyday in the middle ages, the town of Amalfi was one of the four major maritime republics. You can find the Amalfi Coast on the itinerary of our Great Southern Italy, Bella Italia , Sunny Skies of Italy and Pearls of Italy.