Italy
La Dolce Vita - dag!
Deze dag omvat voor mij de must-see/do plekken langs de Amalfikust. Rijd langs de beroemde kustlijn, bezoek Ravello en leef La Dolce Vita in Praiano.
Drive down the famous Amalfi Coast
You of course can't visit the Amalfi Coast without driving down the famous coastline. When starting at Sorrento, make sure to take the right road, near the sea (there are two roads leading to Positano and the other villages). Follow the coastline all the way to the furthest village, Ravello, and stop to take in the views and to have a fresh juice in one of the typical fruit stalls. Oh, and a little tip: a scooter is better than a car here. The roads are tiny and it's often very busy. So you're a bit more flexible with a scooter, and it's handier to park too.
Rijd met je auto of scooter naar Ravello.
Visit Ravello
One of the must-see places in this region is the little village Ravello. As it's located a bit higher, you have amazing views over the sea and hills. Walk around here a bit, and definitely pay the entrance to the gardens. Best view of Ravello is to be seen at that spot.
Rijd nu een beetje terug langs de Amalfikust (aangezien Ravello het verste dorp aan de kust is) naar Praiano
Lunch at Casa Angelina
Ready for the pasta of your life?! In Praiano, you can find a stunning boutique hotel, Casa Angelina. Nice to know: this hotel was also designed by architect Marco de Luca from Maison La Minervetta. A totally different style, yet at least as unique and stylish as La Minervetta. Casa Angelina is a must-do for, at least, lunch. Their terrace overlooks the Amalfi Coast and... they serve the best pasta I ever ate (true!!). Check out the secret tip to see which one it is. Then just sit back and enjoy the view. La Dolce Vita! Make sure to book a table in advance.
Vanaf Angelina kun je naar One Fire Beach lopen.
Chill at One Fire Beach
One Fire Beach is one of the charming beach bars located at the Gavitella Beach in Praiano. For me, the perfect spot in the region to chill out. The water is super blue and you can choose to just lay down on/near the rocks or to book a sunbed for a few hours.
Op de weg naar de hoofdstraat van Praiano passeer je een super authentieke sunset bar. Stop hier voor een handgemaakte cocktail en, nogmaals :-), een adembenemend uitzicht.
Sunset cocktails at Café Mirante
Probably my best tip of the whole holiday: cocktails at Café Mirante! We went there during the day (as you can see on the pictures), yet it's even better during sunset. The owner makes fresh cocktails served with handmade bruschetta in a little stall on the path towards the beach. Not reachable by car, so quite a hidden spot. Super super cosy! Perfect to end the day.
