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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

The world heritage site: Amalfi coast

The Amalfi coast is the name of the coastal strip, which is located in Sorrento Peninsula in Italy. It stretches from the town of Vietri Sul Mare to Positano and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Italy. There are a number of reasons why people choose from around the world to take their vacation on the Amalfi coast, and here are the top five reasons why you should visit it this year.

1. Summer - the weather is pleasant throughout the year on the Amalfi coast. The winter is mild and the summer is beautiful, people will never complain about how the weather ruined their holiday. The weather is perfectly predictable.

2. Positano - This town marks an end to the Amalfi coast and is a favorite destination for romantic couples. The best time for a visit Positano and Amalfi coast in the fall and spring, when there are not so many tourists. Positano is the ideal place to treat yourself with some relaxing days on the beach and a little water. It is the best base for your Amalfi Coast visit and it has the nicest accommodation in Amalfi area

3. Amalfi and holiday - This area is a world heritage site and has a breathtaking view. Amalfi is a popular destination for honeymoon, and if you are planning a romantic getaway this year, going there is a great idea.

4. Hiking - The Amalfi Coast is home to six-hour hike, the path to the gods, or Il Sentiero degli Dei. This trail is located in the vicinity of Colle Serra, and offers some of the most dramatic views of the coast and even glimpses at Capri. Apart from that, there are a number of other hiking trails around the Amalfi coast.

5. Cuisine - The Amalfi coast has its own style of food for this region and some of the most famous dishes here, the l'orata al forno, la carne alla pizzaiola is L'Insalata di Mare and La Zuppa di Pesce are all unique of its kind. Most of these dishes are seafood, and have unique flavors.

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