22336 - (Sleeps 2)
General
It is the terrace and gazebo area of this villa that makes this holiday a real hidden gem. Breathtaking views of...
22395 - (Sleeps 2)
General
Vacation apartment is part of a large ancient country house, which has been elegantly restored and divided into eight apartments. The country...
22585 - (Sleeps 2)
General
One kilometre round the spectacular corniche road from Amalfi lies the small fishing village of Atrani. Here, perched up high on one...
22586 - (Sleeps 2)
General
One kilometre round the spectacular corniche road from Amalfi lies the small fishing village of Atrani. Here, perched up high on one...
22607 - (Sleeps 2)
General
It is not easy to find an apartment in the centre of Sorrento and almost impossible to find one recently refurbished with...
22616 - (Sleeps 2)
General
It is not easy to find an apartment in the centre of Sorrento and almost impossible to find one recently refurbished with...
22233 - (Sleeps 3)
General
Normally when guests arrive at a property they deposit their luggage in the hall and excitedly go and explore their holiday home...
22355 - (Sleeps 3)
General
This cottage is on the first floor of a characteristic building in the style of the Amalfi Coast. It features a private...
13816 - (Sleeps 4)
General
In a lovely high setting, surrounded by lemon and olive groves, this house is made up of 4 apartments. Beautifully and comfortably...
13818 - (Sleeps 4)
General
In a lovely high setting, surrounded by lemon and olive groves, this house is made up of 4 apartments. Beautifully and comfortably...
22205 - (Sleeps 4)
General
This villa apartment is part of the coloured cluster of houses set into the hillside above the sea, which appears in all...
22260 - (Sleeps 4)
General
Normally when guests arrive at a property they deposit their luggage in the hall and excitedly go and explore their holiday home...
22280 - (Sleeps 4)
General
This cottage takes the upper floor of a beautiful and age-old house, surrounded by the green of lemon orchards in a residential...
22313 - (Sleeps 4)
General
Only 3 kilometres from Amalfi, with an extensive panorama of the sea from its terrace, this villa is a fascinating one bedroom...
22345 - (Sleeps 4)
General
It is the terrace of this villa that makes this holiday a real hidden gem. Its panoramic views across the bay of...
22365 - (Sleeps 4)
General
This cottage is situated in Castiglione di Ravello, along the slopes of Ravello, but only 3 kms from Amalfi and 3 kms...
22412 - (Sleeps 4)
General
This is a duplex apartment, on the third floor of an antique building in the centre of Sorrento. It is situated on...
22550 - (Sleeps 4)
General
One kilometre round the spectacular corniche road from Amalfi lies the small fishing village of Atrani. Here, perched up high on one...
22579 - (Sleeps 5)
General
One kilometre round the spectacular corniche road from Amalfi lies the small fishing village of Atrani. Here, perched up high on one...
22183 - (Sleeps 6)
General
This villa is one of the most historic buildings in Sant'Agata, in fact it was built in the second half of the...
22227 - (Sleeps 6)
General
Tucked away in a little close in the centre of Positano and only 50 meters from the main beach, this cottage, on...
22456 - (Sleeps 6)
General
This villa is an elegant delightful three bedroom, 2 bathroom villa situated, in a quiet position in S. Agnello, a small hamlet...
22524 - (Sleeps 6)
General
This villa is completely unoverlooked with private garden and has recently been restored. The patio in front of the villa has a...
22181 - (Sleeps 8)
General
The inside of this villa is an absolute revelation. Renovated to a very high standard it is extremely modern and fresh in...
6980 - (Sleeps 8)
General
This villa is no misnomer. It is a modern villa located on a hillside above the already high town of Sant’Agata sui...
22570 - (Sleeps 8)
General
One kilometre round the spectacular corniche road from Amalfi lies the small fishing village of Atrani. Here, perched up high on one...
22488 - (Sleeps 9)
General
Luxury villa is built on one of the most beautiful and panoramic areas along the Amalfi Coast. It is conveniently located between...
22316 - (Sleeps 20)
General
This villa is a gracious 35 square metre one bedroom apartment, located in the centre of Minori only 30 metres from the...
22388 - (Sleeps 22)
General
Vacation apartment is part of a large ancient country house, which has been elegantly restored and divided into eight apartments. The country...
22321 - (Sleeps 41)
General
This villa is the lower floor of a beautiful old building surrounded by greenery situated in a scenic, residential area, roughly 1...
22381 - (Sleeps 42)
General
Vacation apartment of this cottage is part of a large ancient country house, which has been elegantly restored and divided into eight...
6998 - (Sleeps 4)
General
Normally when guests arrive at a property they deposit their luggage in the hall and excitedly go and explore their holiday home...
The Gulf of Naples starts with the Isle of Ischia, past the naturally beautiful city setting of Naples, through to the Sorrento peninsula and the Isle of Capri. The Riviera continues past Capri into the Gulf of Salerno with the Amalfi coast offering up such wildly picturesque towns as Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. The islands off this stretch of dramatic coastline have been a holiday destination since roman times as much for their dramatic scenery as for their restorative qualities. When you see Capri, you can understand why the Emperors Augustus and Tiberius spend so much time there - superb views, luxuriant gardens, high cliffs and deep coves are but a few of the many attractions. And the unspoilt hill villages on the Isle of Ischia will amaze with their wild flowers, pinewoods, vineyards and chestnut trees edged by the rugged coastline and secluded sandy beaches. Pompeii is a must - for you can see so many reminders of the Roman way of life. If you brave the ascent to Mount Vesuvious, you will fid an extraordinary landscape of orchards, oak and chestnut trees. Perched high on a cliff, Sorrento’s impressive setting is classically precarious, and offers superb views over the Gulf of Naples. As in this entire stretch of coastline, Mount Vesuvious has a majestic, dominating presence, contrasting its natural forces with the lively street life below. Sorrento has a wonderful array of tiny shops, offering locally made lace, marquetry and Capodimonte porcelain, as well as countless cafes, bars and restaurants in which to relax and soak up the atmosphere of this vibrant Mediterranean resort. The jewels in the crown of the Amalfi coast are the little towns adorning its shores. Amalfi itself has a strikingly beautiful setting, low in a valley between great jagged cliffs, its variously coloured buildings between vine terraces seem to hang from the Cliffside, creating a jewel-like vista, particularly when seen from the sea. Higher up the mountain is Ravello - for the best views of the rugged coastline. Visit the Palazzo Rufolo - an 11th century Moorish style villa. And Positano is positively ’a dream place’ in the words of John Steinbeck - with its green and gold domed church, white Moorish style houses, bedecked with bougainvillaea, and packed together on steep terraced hillsides, all cascading down to a small bay and beach, hiding a plethora of cafes and shops in the maze of steep stairs and alleyways.
The towns along this stretch of coast are crammed full with tourist shops so beware of buying overpriced imitations. For the best coral, visit Torre del Greco, original majolica from Vietri and pretty crèche figurines from Naples. Your local tourist office will indicate the best shopping streets.
Fresh fish reigns supreme, especially alici (anchovies), sarde (sardines) and sgombro (mackerel). Try them prepared with local tomatoes and lemons. Zuppa di pesce (fish soup) is a must. And try the alla Napoletana dishes - cooked with capers, tomatoes, black olives and garlic. For a quick snack, mozzarella in carrozza (fried cheese sandwich). For meat and fish lovers, impepata di cozze (mussels with garlic, parsley and pepper), veal escalope or steak alla pizzaiola (with tomatoes, garlic and oregano). There are classic vegetables dishes to sample too - gattó di patate alla parmigiana (potatoes and aubergines), or a scapace (with zucchini in a tomato sauce). For desserts, try the peaches, or pastiera (ricotta pie with candied fruit and spices) or sfogliatelle (sweet ricotta turnovers). And mozzarella, provola and scamorza are the tasty local cheeses
The best known white wine on the Riviera is the romantically named and distinctly flavoured Lacrima Cristi (tear of Christ), which is grown on the fertile slopes of Mount Vesuvius. Other consistently reliable white wines are Greco di Tufo and Fiano die Avellino. The best red wine is Taurasi, dark in hue, deep in flavour and gets better with age.
The Holiday Group, Registered in England and Wales (Number 3947716)
Registered Office of The Holiday Group – 55 Kentish Town Rd. London . NW1 8NX, England.
Spain
Portugal
Greece
America
Italy
Turkey
France