Italy's Amalfi Coast is high on the list compiled by Condé Nast Traveler of "The Most Insanely Beautiful Coastlines in the World," alongside such stunners as Big Sur California, the Atlantic Causeway Route in Northern Ireland and Vietnam's Halong Bay.
The editors describe Amalfi's famous coast as "With every color under the sun tumbling down mountainsides to the sea and stark drop-offs looming along your drive, the furrowed and winding Amalfi coast is a perfect Italian-style marriage of nature and man: beguiling and sightly."
Alongside its cliffs and sea and its undeniable allure, Amalfi is also famous for its large, fragrant lemons. And, alas, also famous for its remarkable people density, with tourist numbers competing with the lemon count for many months of the year.
The secret to discovering its charm that has captivated generations? Choose a shoulder or winter month, find a small family-run hotel that stays open all year, and drink in the coastline's spectacular beauty in all its serene splendour.
Pamela McCourt Francescone
Executive Editor
