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Amalfi Coast is known for
its rugged terrain, scenic beauty, and picturesque towns. Vietri sul Mare,
Cetara, Maiori, Minori, Ravello, Atrani, Amalfi, Praiano, Scala and Positano
are beautiful towns lying on the Amalfi Coast. The charming Coast is listed
by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site.
| Major attractions of the
Amalfi Coast include Duomo, the church of Santa Maria Assunta in Positano,
the churches of San Salvatore del Birecto and of Santa Maria Maddalena
in Atrani, Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo in Ravello, the churches of
San Luca and San Gennaro in Praiano, the church of San Pancrazio in Conca
dei Marini, and the church of Santa Trofimena and the ancient Roman villa
in Minori.
Amalfi Coast is a great tourist
destination known for its wide variety of delicious cuisine and culinary.
If you looking for a vacation destination with fine foods and wines, Amalfi
Coast is your perfect destination. You can enjoy eating and drinking by
the seaside. Some of the famous foods and wines of Amalfi Coast are listed
below.
Fior di latte: It's
mozzarella like fresh cheese made from cow milk from the nearby Monti Lattari
(Milk Mountains). Fior di latte features a rich creamy color and is often
found in the shape of treccia (plait).True mozzarella is made from buffalo
and cow milk that comes from the plains South of Salerno, towards Paestum
and Battipaglia. |
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Provola: It's smoked
fior di latte that can be enjoyed on its own or in parmigiana di melenzane,
or even on pizzas.
Fresh caciotta: It
is daily made fresh cheeses served plain or stuffed with basil or rocket
leaves. You can also enjoy it wrapped in lemon leaves and grilled.
Vegetables: Fresh
vegetables grown near Amalfi have a rich ripe flavor. Corbara's small tomatoes
are distinctively sweet. Eggplant (or aubergines) is a staple of the local
cuisine. Eggplant patties and involtini are highly popular on the coast.
The deep fried or baked Eggplant patties, and the involtini, the deep fried
slices of eggplant rolled and stuffed with fior di latte and basil leaves
are mouth wateringly delicious.
The delicious pie Melenzane
al cioccolato is made from aubergines and chocolate (deep fried aubergines,
covered in dark chocolate, candied fruits and orange peel). Zucchini (or
courgettes) are also used in many local dishes. |
Scialatielli (Pasta):
It's fresh local pasta consisting of thick and short strips made out of
just flour and water, sometimes with the addition of parsley. Scialatielli
looks similar to spaghetti or fettucine and it's served with seafood or
other traditional Italian sauces.
| Fish and seafood:
Amalfi Coast offers an extensive variety of seafood including locally caught
and served fresh pezzogna, sarago, orata and spigola. Locally seafood is
served all'acqua pazza that is a light broth made with oil, garlic, parsley
and pomodorino (a small tomato grown in the mountains).
Totani e patate is a typical
dish of the Peninsula, It's a dish comprising a unique casserole of potatoes
and totani (a dark member of the calamari family).
Wines: Amalfi Coast
offers exceptionally outstanding variety of wines. Some of the popular
wines include Tramonti, Costa d'Amalfi, Furore, Taurasi, Aglianico, Greco
di Tufo, Fiano, and Falanghina. |
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Desserts: Local cakes
and pastries are some common desserts on the coast. Some of locally popular
desserts include delizia al limone, (lemon delight), the torta caprese,
and baba soaked in limoncello.
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Grand
Hotel Tritone Praiano
Located in between Amalfi
and Positano, in an enviable position above the sea, the Grand Hotel Tritone
Praiano is placed close to the beach. All the guestrooms at Grand
Hotel are well equipped with modern amenities to make you feel comfortable
all through your stay. Most of the guestrooms offers wonderful views of
the beautiful sea views. Offering traditional Mediterranean cuisine
enriched by the true ingredients of Amalfi Coast, the La Cala delle Lampare
Restaurant serves delicious meals with a large assortment of prestigious
national wines for you to enjoy. At leisure, you can spend a valuable
time at the hydro massage zone or just take a bracing dip at the swimming
pool. The on-site flower garden and the luxuriant citrus plants make the
citrus grove a favourite place for those who like to take a walk or immerse
themselves in a good book. |
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Casa
Angelina Lifestyle Hotel Praiano
This hotel is located in
Praiano. Church of San Gennaro and La Gavitella are area attractions. Additional
attractions include Emerald Grotto. Dining options at Casa Angelina Lifestyle
Hotel include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available
24 hours a day. Recreational amenities include an indoor pool and a sauna.
The property offers an airport shuttle (surcharge). Guest parking is complimentary.
Additional property amenities include a coffee shop/café, a concierge
desk, and multilingual staff. Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and minibars
are offered. Guestrooms offer direct-dial phones and complimentary newspapers.
Televisions have cable channels and pay movies. |
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La Perla Praiano
Easily reached and in an
ideal position for pleasant excursions, La Perla Hotel Praiano is lovely
and very comfortable. The hotel is located steeply over the sea,
on one of the most enchanting corners of the Amalfi coast, at Praiano,
an attractive resort facing the splendid Praia Bay. Nearby attractions
include Capri, Ischia, Isola Li Galli and the Emerald Grotto. La
Perla boasts spacious, comfortable and well-appointed guestrooms with balcony,
some overlooking the sea. The delightful restaurant, located in a
position with a panoramic view over a large stretch of the Amalfi coast,
serves the tastiest dishes of local gastronomy. In the welcoming bar, guests
can enjoy a relaxing drink. |
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Il Pino Praiano
This hotel is located in
Praiano. Church of San Gennaro and La Gavitella are area attractions. Additional
attractions include Emerald Grotto. Dining options at Hotel Il Pino include
a restaurant. Room service is available 24 hours a day. A complimentary
breakfast is served daily. This 3.0-star property offers secretarial services,
a technology helpdesk, and limo/town car service. The property offers an
airport shuttle (surcharge). Translation services and tour assistance are
available. Guest parking is available for a surcharge. Additional property
amenities include a coffee shop/café, multilingual staff, and laundry
facilities. |
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Hotel
Margherita Praiano
This hotel is located in
Praiano. Church of San Gennaro and Marina di Praia are area attractions.
Additional attractions include Emerald Grotto. Dining options at Hotel
Margherita include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available
during limited hours. A complimentary breakfast is served daily. Recreational
amenities include an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Spa amenities include
massage/treatment rooms and beauty services. Wireless Internet access is
available in public areas. The property offers an airport shuttle (surcharge).
Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include a
library, a coffee shop/café, and a concierge desk. |
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