The Amalfi Coast is candy for the eyes with villages crawling from the Mediterranean Sea up mountains in Southwestern Italy. The scenery is incredibly stunning and inspirational for composers, artists and movie makers and just about anyone else. The setting is so incredibly stunning that National Geographic considers the drive one of its ultimate road trips. The drive along the Amalfi coast towns can be made in about 2 hours with a few stops, but why would anyone want to rush through one of nature’s treats.

In this video we explore the most beautiful Amalfi Coast towns. We’ve collected a list of the most beautiful Amalfi Coast towns, so make sure to include them in your list if you’re a visitor.

Positano

Positano was an important city in the middle ages, but over the following centuries declined as many residents immigrated to North America. By the early 20th century, it was just a poor fishing Village, but its fortunes changed when tourists discovered this picturesque town that sites on a hillside overlooking the sea. A must see for visitors is Santa Maria Santa, a church that features a dome made of Magelica tiles and a black Madonna. Positano stunning beauty is an inspiration for artists including Mick Jagger and Keith Richards who wrote Midnight Rambler here.

Ravello

Ravello was once a safe harbor from barbarian invaders then it became an important trading center. Today this charming city with its cobblestone streets is a magnet for tourists who come for the scenery and breathtaking views, the best in the world, of according to former resident Gore Vidal and certainly the best on the coast. The great composer Richard Vagner found inspiration here so much, so that the city celebrates the Ravelo festival every summer in his honor. Top attractions include the Villa Simbron with its spectacular gardens and bust filled Terrace of infinity. In the Duomo de Ravello deemed a must see by Ravello visitors, because of the beauty in its simplicity.

Amalfi

Amalfi was an important trading center. From the mid-9th to the 13th century, it was the capital of the Duche of Amalfi. Today it is a popular destination for tourists seeking stunning beauty set amidst historic charm. Amalfi is known for its outstanding medieval architecture including the 11th century Cathedral of St Andrea. Notable too, for the four large ceiling paintings and a statue of St Andrew that was sculpted by Michelangelo. The Arab style Chiostro del Paradiso today is an open-air museum though it was once the cemetery where an Amalfi nobility was buried. Since Amalfi was once known for paper making, a visit to the Museum of Handmade Paper is a must.

Atrani

Atrani visitors seeking La doce Vita are likely to find it in the tiniest town in southern Italy with less than a thousand souls. Because it’s so beautiful, the town is featured in many commercials including the 2012 Fiat commercial which is ironic since Atrani is pretty much a pedestrian zone. The Church of San Salvator de Bareto dates back to the 10th Century. At one time it served as a palace chapel where rulers were crowned. The bronze doors depicting religious scenes are a must-see. Other top attractions include a small beach. in the 15th century Torre dello Ziro a fortress that sits on a hill overlooking the community.

Praiano

Praiano was a summer tourist destination as early as the 10th century. When it was the summer home for the doges from the Duches of Amalfi. Located between Amalfi and Praiano, the town is located on the side of a steep cliff. Praiano is a good place to relax, perhaps with a glass of wine at an outdoor cafe or taking a class in Italian cooking. It has several churches worth seeing including the La Chiesa di San Giovanni with the pipe organ the Ciassa di Annunziata which is located on a beach in the Ciassa di Maria with its stunning views.

Maiori

The Romans discover the beauty of Maiori centuries ago and the tourists haven’t stopped coming. This pretty little town was a favorite movie location for Roberto Rosolini who is honored every November with a film festival. Maiori has the longest stretch of unbroken beach on the Amalfi Coast set against a backdrop of traditional houses climbing up the hillside. A top site is the Church of Santa Maria. Its magelica tile Dome that looks like a crown and September procession that wins around the city. The ruins of a Benedictine Abbey above the town provide great views.

Cetara

Travelers who like seafood will want to sample the foods of Cetara. Home to one of the biggest tuna fishing fleets in the Mediterranean. Try the tuna top with Colatura di Alici, a sauce made from anchovy’s salt and water. Cetara has good swimming beaches, though some are reachable only by boat. Visitors especially like the Spiaggia del Lannio, a sandy beach near the town’s entrance. Travelers seeking a romantic wedding in Italy can tie the knot at the church of St Peter, the Apostle a popular spot for weddings. The town also celebrates St Peter’s Day with a festival and fireworks in the summer.

Minori

Minori like other Amalfi Coast towns Minori is steeped in history and legends and their historical sites one such as the Basilica di Santa Trofimena, a martyr whose ashes were placed in an urn and tossed out to sea. It was washed up on the beach of Minori with town’s people building a church in her honor. Another top site is the old ruins at Roman Maritime archaeological Villa built around the 1st Century BC. It’s noted for the remains of frescos and tunnel vaults. Minori is a good place to sample handmade pastas and Limoncello a popular liquor made from lemons in this area of southern Italy.

Vietri sul Mare

Vietri sul Mare, which translates as the Vietri of the sea, is the starting or ending place for the drive along the Amalfi Coast, because of these locals refer to it as the first pearl of the Amalfi. Located at the foot of Mount San Liberatore Vietri sul Mare is known for making the dishes and other ceramic pieces that can be found in hotels and restaurants along this section of the Italian Coast which makes it a good place to buy colorful ceramic items. The famous Megalica tiles are visible from miles away on the famous church on the Parish Church of St. John the Baptist.

Furore

Furore is a little-known destination on the Amalfi Coast between the towns of Amalfi and Praiano. The village has a population of around 800, spread out over a vertical stretch of Hillside. high above the sparkling Mediterranean. The main tourist attraction is the dramatic Fjord where a cluster of old fisherman’s houses cling to the side of the rocky gorge. The fjord is bypassed by an arch bridge over which a road passes the 30 meters (100 ft) high. Bridge is also the location where every summer the international diving Championship is held now.

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