Dreaming of a Italy vacation with your loved one? Here are some tips for spending a romantic day in Amalfi.
The Sun and Lasting Love
While Amalfi has several nice beaches, the peak of summer brings crowds of tourists and locals to soak up the warm, Mediterranean sun. Hop on one of the regular small boats servicing the nearby beach of Santa Croce for a more intimate experience. At this small beach, you can enjoy the clear sea, explore the rocky shoreline, and soak up the sun while enjoying a lazy lunch and a carafe of local white wine with peaches. Nearby is the famous “Arco Naturale,” a natural arch over the sea, where it is said that all who kiss while swimming underneath are assured a lasting love.
An Evening Stroll
Back in Amalfi, climb the ancient staircases high above the city, and enjoy the panorama of the city as the sun sets along the Amalfi Coast. Not only will you get a taste of local life (and some exercise climbing the stairs!), but you will also escape from the hustle and bustle of the town square. Before dinner, join the local Amalfitans for an evening passeggiata, or walk, along the port, and marvel at the lights of the city twinkling after dark.
A Romantic Dinner
Finish the evening at one of Amalfi’s romantic restaurants situated along the edge of the sea, such as Lo Smeraldino, or at the Hotel Luna restaurant located in a medieval watchtower overlooking the sea. At a table for two, with the sound of the sea, the lights on the water, and an incredible dinner, it is easy to understand why the Amalfi Coast continues to lure couples in search of a romantic vacation together.
Photo of the Amalfi Coast, Italy by Allerina & Glen MacLarty
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Tags: amalfi coast, Italy, romance
About the author
Laura is an American travel writer and art historian who lives on Italy's beautiful Amalfi Coast. She loves to explore, write about and share her passion for her adopted home, which she does at her blog Ciao Amalfi!.
11 responses to “A Romantic Day in Amalfi”
Report an inappropriate commentApril 4th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
Laura,
Great Article! I am to go there with the one I love. Perhaps this year!
a presto,
Katie
April 5th, 2009 at 7:43 am
Great article on my favorite town of all times – but why is it illustrated with a photo of Positano?! A photo of Amalfi would have been more suitable, I’d say.
April 5th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Ciao Katie! I am so happy to hear you will be going to Amalfi this year. You will love it!
Ciao Annika! Grazie! I don’t know, but I agree!
April 6th, 2009 at 3:34 am
Always love your writing, Laura.
As we lucky ones know, any trip to Amalfi with an open heart will ensure a lasting love.
April 6th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
I had one of the best (and most romantic) holidays of my life in Amalfi. Each evening we ate on the rooftop of the Hotel Amalfi with a fantastic view of the Duomo. The Amalfi Coast is incredible. Can’t recommend it enough.
April 6th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
Ciao Lisa! Grazie! I agree – much of what we experience when we travel depends upon how we approach the traveling experience itself. An open heart is a must!
Ciao Mike! I love the view of the Duomo and the Piazza Duomo from the Hotel Amalfi. So beautiful! I agree about the beauty of the Amalfi Coast. Thanks for sharing!
May 4th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Awesome article. Can’t wait to see where the evolution of this thinking lands our society in the next couple of generations…
August 28th, 2009 at 7:11 am
Amalfi is certainly a gem! My last trip to Italy, i was so fortunate that i visited amalfi. Beautiful coastal scenery, also i found the Italian food amazing!
August 28th, 2009 at 9:30 am
Ciao Victoria!
I’m so happy to hear you were able to visit Amalfi and enjoyed it. It is one of my favorites! And the food is so very good, too!
September 13th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
Hi,
Can you help? My daughter is in Ravello until Sat. with her 5 yr old son. They are there until Sat, and are in need of an American friend to help her get around Amalfi, if she can get there. She is hesitant to travel alone with her child. She is sweet, and also very shy. If she gets enough confidence to take the bus to Amalfi, how can she get some American DVD’s for her son? She did not know that Ravello was such a small town before she went. The friend who took her there is not very nice, and won’t go with her to help. He also does not want to travel to any of the other towns surrounding Ravello. This is her first vacation, and it is a shame she cannot see all these great towns. Her friend paid for the trip, and she is at his mercy. Any suggestions (especially for the poor and lonly 5 yr old)?
Thanks so much!!!!!
Adrienne Greenfield
September 14th, 2009 at 11:50 am
Ciao Adrienne,
Yes, I do understand how being in a new country and surrounded by a new language can be intimidating at first! Ravello is a small town, but that makes it easy to get around and explore. The people there are quite accustomed to tourists, and most everyone you find in the shops will speak at least a bit of English. Ravello is also a very safe town, and your daughter need to worry about traveling around on her own with your grandson. The bus to Amalfi is easy, and I highly recommend that they go. From the main piazza in town, walk through the tunnel and immediately on the other side is where the public SITA buses pick up and drop off. The buses that arrive in Ravello only circulate between Ravello, Scala (which is the city right next to Ravello and also high in the mountains, and then down to Amalfi. Once you see the sea and the bus stops, jump off and you’re right in the middle of Amalfi. There you will find a wonderful piazza and little streets to explore, the beach, and lots of restaurants. As far as American DVDs, I am not aware of anything like a video rental store anywhere in Ravello or Amalfi. If she goes into a Tabacchi shop or a bookstore she might be able to find DVDs for sale, but I’m not 100% sure on that. A trip to the beach might be the best entertainment! Hope that helps!
-Laura
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