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Ischia, Capri, Procida and Vivara are
the Partenopean islands in the bay of Naples.
To the north of the Gulf are situated Ischia, Procida and
Vivara, looking toward the “Flegrea” coast, while
in the south of the Gulf, opposite to the Sorrento peninsula,
lays Capri.
Full of charm is also the Amalfi Coast, with its mixture of
history and nature, all to discover. Here you can find distinctive
ceramics, limoncello and the prized mozzarella di bufala.
Procida:
of the islands embellishing the gulf of Naples, Procida, an
isle about four square kilometres large, is the one which
has best succeeded in preserving its original, genuine beauty,
unpolluted nature and simplicity of life, together with its
century-old traditions.
Ischia:
is the largest island with its 47 square
kilometres, the biggest island in the Gulf of Naples, Ischia
is one of the most famous seaside and tourist centres of Italy
in the world. Today, the island of Ischia is a well-known
tourist centre for different reason: for its unequalled natural
beauty, for its all-year-round mild climate, for its thermal
water and so on.
Capri:
Just off the coast of Naples and Salerno, between Cape Miseno
and Amalfi, a great rock soars like a dream lost in the cobalt
blue sea that surrounds it. This Mediterranean jewel yearned
for and exalted in some of the world’s most famous lyric
poetry, is the island of Capri. The intoxicating fragrance
of flowers, delicate splashes of colour, recollections of
a millennial past and a peaceful charm, shattered only by
the shrill cry of seagulls, are just some of the magical qualities
of this mythical island.
Amalfi:
Breathtaking views, history, traditions, and modern comforts,
are all represented in Amalfian life today, giving its visitors
the chance to spend a relaxing, and exciting holiday at the
same time. Amalfi origin dates back to the first century A.C.
when the Roman aristocracy built luxurious villas in this
area.
Today, Amalfi still maintains its fishing traditions, and
has a number of fully functional, traditional, fishing boats.
Amalfitans are also very proud of one of their most famous
mariners, Flavio Gioia, the inventor of the compass. With
its views, culture, food, and much more, Amalfi is surely
able to surprise you!
Positano:
The town of Positano is located in one of the most beautiful
valleys of the Amalfi Coast, and the valley opens up to an
equally magnificent stretch of coastline. At the centre of
town you can see the brightly coloured "majolica"
Dome of Santa Maria Assunta, the main church of Positano.
Positano has a very glamorous side to it, because of the famous
"Positano fashion style", this is just one of the
many reasons that tourists from all over the world flock to
the pathways, and boutiques of Positano each summer.
Sorrento:
Sorrento is located on a tuff coast and is reflected in the
Gulf of Naples, fascinating tourists and visitors, attracted
by breathtaking views and landscapes. The town gives its name
to the Sorrento Peninsula, a great area extended from Vico
Equense to Massa Lubrense. This area, thanks to its geographical
shape, suspended between the green hills and the blue of the
seas, is from the time immemorial a great attraction of the
southern Italy.
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