Amalfi’s smaller towns are less dominated by visitors, but remain charmingly simple, stop-worthy destinations. Visit the authentic towns of Furore, Atrani, Maiori, and the fishing villages of Cetara and Conca dei Marini. Explore colourful ceramics in the town of Vietri sul Mare, and silk production in Praiano. Taste full-bodied wines in the hilly town of Tramonti, and tuck into the renowned handmade pasta found in Minori. The Amalfi Coast is home to plenty of well-trodden trails where you can hike through panoramic nature, such as Sentiero degli Dei, the Path of the Gods. With so much to marvel at, it's perfectly clear why the Amalfi Coast is considered the crown jewel of the Neapolitan Riviera, but step offshore to the glittering island of Capri and the glamour metre begins to tick very fast. The higher echelons of society seldom reach greater heights than that of an emperor and Capri was once the home of the controversial Tiberius. The second Roman Emperor spent most of his term of office in Capri at Villa Jovis, the ruins of which can still be visited. The island is split into two "comuni" or towns, Capri and Anacapri. Most people only visit Capri town, with its well-known attractions such as the Piazzetta, Marina Piccola and the famous shopping streets. However, there is another world a short bus or taxi ride away on the other side of the island. Anacapri is much more spread out and residential, and it’s where you can take the chair lift to the top of Monte Solaro. From this elevated position you can look across the entire island with sweeping views across the water to the Amalfi peninsula. To house the summer swarms of ‘well to do’s’, the island is home to some of the world’s most exclusive hotels whilst in the surrounding waters you will no doubt catch sight of some of the world’s finest super yachts, so once you have nabbed a prime spot on the Piazzetta, get ready for some ‘A’ list spotting! Positano Ravello View of Capri, sea and Amalfi Peninsula from Mount Solaro The Blue Grotto has been bewitching visitors since the time of the Roman emperor Tiberius, who loved it so much that he commissioned statues to decorate it. The grotto’s extraordinary optical effect is created by the sunlight bouncing on the cave walls, producing electricblue water that seems to glow. While on this tour, you’ll transfer into a small rowboat at the entrance, and depending on weather conditions, you may have to lie flat on the boat to fit into the cave. Another classic sight on the water are the Faraglioni, a massive rock formation comprising three separate limestone stacks that stand guard off the southern coast. Sailing between the rocks is an exhilarating experience. The blue Grotto & Faraglioni rocks 6
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