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The most well known towns on Italy's Gold Coast are Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, and Salerno, which, along with small villages and farming communities dotting the steep hills which seem to spring vertically from the sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean, comprise the Amalfi Coast.
The topography and sheer verticality of the cliffs allow for only small communities, and only Salerno at the end of the coastal range could possibly be considered a city, with it's shipping port and larger population.
Below you'll find photos and a couple videos of the beautiful area for your visual enjoyment.
Below you'll find photos and a couple videos of the beautiful area for your visual enjoyment.
Positano
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| approaching Positano from afar '
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one way to get goods through the narrow + steep streets is still mules
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| the street down to the beach in Positano |
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church has beachfront property in Positano
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Amalfi
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| Amalfi- from the sea |
Video: Thirsty in Amalfi vs. Flint Michigan (fun)
All towns have an ancient church, built back in the Middle Ages with art adorning their walls from the same period. It's easy to transported back in time when entering one of these structures.  | ||
St Andrew's church in Amalfi
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| chapel of Amalfi church |
Salerno
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| Salerno, the city coast line |
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| the boardwalk near the ocean in Salerno |
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| a yellow labby on his hind legs drinking from the fountain! Gosh I'm a sucker for labs! |
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| the port of Salerno |
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| Salerno coast beaches are very small |
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| castle atop the hill of Salerno |
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| the port of Salerno from higher up the hill |
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| the ancient Salerno church from a higher elevation |
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| the beach club of Salerno- the Amalfi Coast's beaches are all Rocky! |
The Surrounding Countryside
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| on the hike from Amalfi to Positano |
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| agriculture steps in the side of the cliff - almost Incan |
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the windy road below
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| the coastline |
Ravello
Ravello interestingly sits atop a mountain, and has a fabulous view of the surrounding area. The town is famous for it's intricately decorated ceramics, which are not featured here as the stores requested we not take photos of their work.
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| flowers in Ravello |
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| sitting on the edge high above the water in Ravello Video: cliffs with holes + view of the coast from up high in Ravello |
From the Boat- the better way to travel the Coast
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| a small town at water's edge |
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| beauty |
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| around Salerno |
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| bon voyage to the Amalfi Coast |
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