Where to stay on the Amalfi Coast

Wondering where to stay on the Amalfi Coast? Well here is our guide to help you decide

There is a great range of villas and apartments on the Amalfi Coast, many with breath-taking views. The region is not really a bucket and spade holiday but a place for those who wish to mix the beauty of the coastline with great sights, villages and a traditional Italian way of life.

The Amalfi Coast is probably one of the most popular regions of Italy and quite often a first stop for a novice traveller looking to begin their Italian adventures. Here are just a few of our recommendations but for more information please visit our extensive guide to explore the Amalfi Coast

1. Amalfi - itself is a sophisticated gem of a town with a lovely marina (great for jetting off to the islands and other ports). The spectacular Piazza Duomo offers some great cafés and there are plenty of pretty cobbled backstreets to wander around with many hidden Trattoria's.

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2. Positano - is the pin-up of the coast with pretty coloured villas, winding cobbled streets, a quaint little beach and endless café's, restaurants and boutiques. Regarded as Italy's most nearly vertical town spilling down like a waterfall of pink, cream & yellow villas, a well-known hideaway for artists & writers and in more modern times famous celebrities.

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3. Praiano - could be Positano's little sister. Squeezed into a cleft in the rocks, much smaller and with two tiny centres, Vetica Maggiore on the Positano side and Marina de Praiano on the Amalfi side. This quaint village tends to attract those looking for a laid-back ambience. A small area of beach with a couple of sandy coves close by ensures a relaxing & peaceful stay.

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4. Ravello - in the hills above Minori offers the theatrical gardens of Villa Ruffolo (with a host of summer events), pretty courtyards, ancient churches and some of the best views over the coastline. With its crumbling walls, rows of lemon trees and wisteria, the town gives just the sort of visions that one goes to Italy for. With it's winding streets filled with art galleries it's easy to see why budding artists find inspiration here.

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5. Sorrento - is an old favourite and for those looking for a livelier resort. The town itself has excellent views over the bay of Naples and although there is no beach, there are plenty of bathing platforms for sunbathing and accessing the sea. This is the perfect place to explore the coastline with a busy harbour and plenty of boats to neighbouring islands (including Capri). The backstreets of the town come alive in the evening with plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from.

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6. Capri - juts out of the sea just off the far end of the Sorrento peninsular is this enchanting island haven with breath-taking caves, charming narrow lanes and luscious vegetation and has attracted visitors for centuries. The main town on the island is nestled between its two mountains with small central square of Piazza Umberto. For those with expensive taste the island is a boutique shop hotspot filled with designer labels from all over the world.

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7. Ischia - is the largest of the islands in the Bay of Naples rising out of the sea in a series of pointy green hummocks and is host to charming beach resorts, thermal springs and therapeutic sands. Not as dramatic as its sister island Capri, but rest assured of being alone in exploring parts of its mountainous interior. If you're after some beach lounging, good walking and lively nightlife within striking distance of Naples, it might be just the place.

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Everyone seems to have their own favourite port of call and whichever you decide to visit will most undoubtedly remain etched on your mind for years to come! An Amalfi Coast villa holiday is certainly one you will remember and chances are keep returning.