Campania, Amalfi Coast, Praiano
Praiano is set in an enchanting location among the beautiful inlets of the Amalfi coast at 4 km from Positano and 9 km from Amalfi. Once an ancient fishing village and today a prestigious seaside resort, Praiano is know for its fine climate and authentic atmosphere. Praiano's beach, the enchanting Marina di Praia, is below the town at the end of the untamed Praia valley. In Praiano you will not find tourist crowds, nor colourful streets full of shops and boutiques, but only authentic locals with friendly faces, old cottages and white churches looking out to the sea.
About PraianoPraiano is divided in two sections, one by the sea and thh other up higher. The upper part of the town is dominated by the parish church of Saint Luke, in a beautiful piazza surrounded by in built seats, known as 'The Antico Seggio'. This is where the local celebrations are held and where one can sit for hours, enjoying fantastic views and watching the locals going about their everyday life. On a rocky promontory stands the cylindrical mass of the Torre a Mare, a medieval structure which recalls the centuries-old struggle of the area's inhabitants against the attacks of pirates and marauders. From Praiano one can join the famous walking track justly called ' The Trail of Gods', going along the mountains above the Amalfi Coast; the best time to do this walk is in spring, until mid June or autumn from early October. The nearby towns of Amalfi and Positano can be reached by frequent bus services or by boat from the local marina.
Why Praiano + Less formal and more of a traditional fishing village than its famous neighbours
+ Better value for money in respect to accommodation, restaurants etc
+ Very accessible to local attractions
To do in Praiano- Visit the church of San Luca Evangelista
- Rent a sunlounge and umbrella at Praia beach
- Visit the guard tower used to defend against attacks by Saracen pirate ships
- Visit the centre of Vettica Maggiore and the nearby Tower of Grado
- Hire a boat and explore the coastline and hidden beaches of Praia, Fountain of the Altar
Further afield- Excursions to Positano, Amalfi or Ravello
- Excursions by boat to Capri
- Take a trip into the mountains at Agerola (wine and cheese tasting)
- Excursion to Pompei, Herculaneum or Oplontis
- Drive or take a bus trip to Sorrento
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