The Amalfi Coast is a part of the world well worth exploring. In addition to its well known sea resorts, there are a whole host of tiny settlements which still maintain truly ancient artistic and popular traditions. Praiano is one of these small towns, a fishing village immersed in a peaceful landscape, once the resort chosen by the Doge in past centuries.
Traditional crafts still flourish in Praiano, from the production of silk garments to the embroidered pieces worked by the women of the village. Praiano is situated between Monte St Angelo a Tre Pizzi and Capo Sottile, a tiny area of land characterized by its dramatic scenery.
To visit: the parish Church of St Luca Evangelista, which houses works of art from the 1500's by Bernardo Lama, a relic of the Saint and a silver bust dating back to 1694. Next to the church one finds the three tiered bell tower which overlooks the entire village.
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Il San Pietro Positano (Salerno)
The hotel has justifiably been termed an architectural wonder as it is out of the enormous jagged cliffs that...
Le Sirenuse Positano (Salerno)
The distinguished Le Sirenuse, a unique luxurious hotel in an 18th-century villa, is still privately owned by the...
5 stars
Casa Angelina Praiano (Salerno)
Surrounded by the sea and the tranquility of Praiano and the Amalfi Coast, Casa Angelina offers the luxury and...
Furore Inn Resort Furore (Salerno)
The Furore Inn Resort is one of the Amalfi Coast's best kept secrets, a luxury hideaway situated on the hillside of...
Hotel Le Agavi Positano (Salerno)
Hotel le Agavi occupies a dream location on the Amalfi Coast. A stunning 5 star establishment overlooking the bay of...
4 stars
Belvedere Conca Dei Marini (Salerno)
The Belvedere Hotel is situated on a rock rising straight from the sea between Amalfi and Positano, and enjoys a...
Hotel Eden Roc Suite Positano (Salerno)
Enter the elegant lobby of the Eden Roc Hotel and when you are greeted by the welcoming staff often times the...
Hotel Poseidon Positano (Salerno)
Hotel Poseidon is a Mediterranean villa in Positano, in the heart of the Amalfi Coast. Here guests are immediately...
3 stars
Hotel Alfonso a Mare Praiano - Furore (Salerno)
Hotel Alfonso a Mare is situated on the beach of Praia, in the picturesque fishing village of Praiano, half way...
Hotel La Certosa Nerano - Massa Lubrense (Napoli)
Hotel La Certosa is a delightful little hotel located on the beach of Marina del Cantone in Nerano, the small fishing...
Hotel Margherita Praiano (Salerno)
With its highly desirable location in the picturesque seaside town of Praiano, Hotel Margherita is blessed with all...
Hotel Onda Verde Praiano (Salerno)
The Onda Verde hotel, situated in Praiano in the heart of the Amalfi Coast, offers an unforgettable stay for nature...
Luxury Villas
Villa Oliviero Positano (Salerno)
Villa Oliviero lies on the rocky ridge, in one of the most evocative background of the world, this wonderful place...
Villas
Relais Villarena Nerano - Massa Lubrense (Napoli)
Relais Villarena occupies a superb position in the heart of Nerano; a picturesque fishing village situated halfway...
Villa Hibiscus Positano (Salerno)
The Villa Hibiscus seems as suspended among the sky, the sea and the private beach, which can be reached by lifts, in...
Villa Uliveto Positano (Salerno)
The villa Uliveto, on the hills above Positano, was constructed using the local volcanic stone (tufo). It was...
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