As the famous proverb “March crazy toward the sun and take the umbrella”: the arrival of spring becomes much desired but, despite the sun like a real diva later to peep in heaven, however, turns on the desire to live the awakening of nature, focusing on those places that, more than others, offer breathtaking views.
The elitist charm of Amalfi, the ancient Republic overlooking the Gulf of Salerno, is another thing when the rays of the sun and the light of immense heat with the pleasant warmth that adds a special flavor, an experience that makes a visit to the famous Amalfi Coast, a moment to capture the sound of cameras clicking. The history of Amalfi is lost in the mists of time and is linked to an ancient legend that explains the origin of the name of this village connected to the nymph Amalfi, great love of Hercules.
“You can not but exist”: these are the words of Le Corbusier at the sight of the harmonic architecture that characterizes Amalfi, up and down the stairs, squares and alleys magic that make you dream houses perched heavenly dimensions so that the poet and writer Renato Fucini said “for the people of Amalfi who will go to heaven, will be a day like any other.”
One of the great boast of Amalfi is the sea: do not miss a walk on the famous beach of Marina Grande, full of beaches and only a stretch of beach, certainly very populated during peak periods, while for those who love to escape, to discover its many coves away from the crowd to carve out a privileged and intimate with the blue of the water.
A relaxing vacation is crowned by the choice of the right location to stay: the prestigious five stars Grand Hotel Il Saraceno (Via Giovanni Augustariccio 33 – Tel.089 831148, www.saraceno.it) lying in Conca dei Marini, a sheltered bay, offers its guests all the class of an ancient Middle Eastern born on the ruins of a fortress of the eleventh century. Here, relaxation, luxury and charm are ensured by the presence of the private beach, prestige rooms that comply with the style and elegance of Mediterranean and a curious and original restaurant, “Mashreq” where the pleasures of the local cuisine in a space reminiscent of the classic Arab tents.
Since 1904, the Santa Caterina (SS Coast – Tel 089 87 10 12, www.hotelsantacaterina.it) is a real institution in Amalfi in the hotel industry: the case of an ancient building in Art Nouveau style climbing on rocks overlooking the sea where the hospitality of the family Gambardella is ready to reopen its doors for a new era of well-being.
Its location can make a difference, surrounded by lush vegetation, in one of the most evocative of the Coast, inside a large property enriched by the colors and scents of citrus, bougainvillea, lemon groves and lush gardens until the installations at sea level, which include a swimming pool with sea water, solarium, fitness center, café / bar and outdoor restaurant. The rooms and suites are tastefully decorated and very refined with tiled floors, hand-painted, antiques, balcony, terrace or garden with stunning views of the enchanting scenery of the Amalfi Coast.
To finish off a romantic evening, a dinner overlooking views that we lose the eye on the horizon are the icing on the cake, to try the hotel premises such as Al Mare Restaurant where you can enjoy good grilled fish or even the Restaurant Santa Caterina where you can taste the best of Mediterranean cuisine. A “kitchen Km 0” then the philosophy of Ristorante Marina Grande (Avenue of the Region 4 – Tel.089 871129, www.ristorantemarinagrande.com), an institution to eat only fruits and vegetables freshly picked and fish purchased by fishermen.
