Hotel Continental

It depends!

by barbskie

Depending on what time of the year but a thin, light coat needs only a little space in your luggage. It is ideal for evening outings especially at the seasides. For first aide is a must. Just in case! A must!

Praiano - Costiera Amalfitana

by dvideira

"I do miss this view..."

Praiano lies between Amalfi and Positano. It was once the summer residence of the Dogi of the Amalfi Republic.

It it is now a popular seaside resort with hotels and camping facilities.

But it seemed to me more as a fishing village yet - as it used to be in the past . Calm and quiet and far away from the crowds of tourists you find in Positano or Amalfi ( both beautiful places, as well ).

Praiano occupies that part of the Amalfi Coast between Positano and Conca dei Marini, on both sides of the promontory of Capo Sottile (Thin Cape).

The town of Praiano is on the easterly side of the cape, with the most amazing view over Conca dei Marini. The name is derived from the latin Pelagianum (open sea) who changed in the Middle Ages to Plagianum and finally to Praiano.

On the other side of Capo Sottile, with wonderful view over Positano and the whole final part of the peninsula up to the isle of Capri, there is Vettica Maggiore, today a part of Praiano, but in the past an autonomous village.

"A room with a view"

I have stayed at :
Albergo Casa Alfonso
Via Umberto I, 115
84010 Praiano (SA)
Tel. +39 089 874 048
Fax. +39 089 874 489

Casa Alfonso Home Page

"Praiano - View from the Sea"