The Amalfi Coast is a natural Italian paradise. Stay with NH Hotels in the Amalfi Coast and experience this magnificent stretch of coastline along southern Italy, well-known worldwide for its Mediterranean landscape and natural beauty. The Amalfi Coast was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 and continues to attract thousands of visitors, who bask in its gorgeous beaches and stunning sights, year after year.
Why should you stay with NH Hotel Group in the Amalfi Coast?
With NH Hotels, you’ll be able to enjoy this wonderful coast while you stay in one of its most luxurious boutique hotels: Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel.
The luxury hotel Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel owes its name to the fact that it was previously a 13th-century monastery. It has now been restored, respecting the main spaces, to give it a feeling of modernity which combines with all the history of the Italian coast.
Situated at the peak of an 80-meter-high cliff in Amalfi, it is just a 5-minute walk from the Port of Amalfi and the city’s historical center. Its privileged location and comfortable amenities make it one of the most convenient and best hotels in the Amalfi Coast.
Many of the hotel’s rooms have sea views, and they are decorated in a modern and minimalist style, with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi access, to make your stay is as pleasant as possible. The hotel also has 2 restaurants: Kyushu offers fusion-style cooking by chef Julián Mármol, who combines Japanese food with Mediterranean flavors, while the second, La Locanda, is ideal for savoring an outdoor lunch.
How’s the weather in the Amalfi Coast?
The Amalfi Coast boasts of enjoyable weather, particularly during the summer months. Visit between May and September to experience warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine. August is the hottest month in the Amalfi Coast, with an average daily high temperature of 30ºC. The coolest month is January, with average daily high and low temperatures of 13ºC and 8ºC.
What to see in the Amalfi Coast?
The delightful town of Amalfi is filled with attractions. Thanks to its picturesque streets, gorgeous views of the sea, the majestic architecture of the Duomo di Sant'Andrea, and the fascinating Museo della Carta (about the town’s historic paper-making industry), a visit to the town of Amalfi will not fail to impress.
The seaside town of Positano is similarly lovely, featuring the 13th-century Santa Maria Assunta church, popular beaches like the Marina Grande beach and the Fornillo beach, as well as several charming shops and art galleries.
The Path of the Gods is the Amalfi Coast’s most popular hiking trail. Spanning around 8 km between the villages of Bomerano and Nocelle, it offers exquisite point of views into the region’s stunning scenery, including the sea and the coastal towns unfolding below it.
The Grotta dello Smeraldo, located close to the village of Conca dei Marini, is not to be missed. It’s an impressive marine cave whose waters appear to change color in the sunlight, providing visitors with some spectacular views.
The Viera sul Mare village offers a living glimpse into the ancient art of ceramics. It features several ceramic shops, breathtakingly colorful, along with the Museum of Ceramics and the Solimene Ceramics Factory, which you can visit. These and the village’s beaches and beautiful tiled streets make Viera sul Mare a joy to visit. The gorgeously sandy Maiori Beach, the largest beach in the Amalfi Coast, features many cafés and kiosks in its boardwalk. It’s also near several sea caves, which you can visit after renting a boat. It’s great fun when visiting with the entire family.
What to eat in the Amalfi Coast?
In addition to the region’s coastal scenery and climate, the Amalfi Coast is also an amazing gastronomic destination. During your visit, take the opportunity to try classic Italian seafood dishes like spaghetti alle vongole (spaghetti with clams) and scialatielli ai frutti di mare, which includes mussels, prawns, and clams in its recipe and is one of the region’s signature dishes.
The Amalfi Coast also shines for its desserts, most notably the delizia al limone, which incorporates the region’s amazing lemons into a delicious sponge cake. The torta caprese, with its balanced mix of chocolate, almonds, and (again) lemons, is another amazing dessert and very representative of the Amalfi Coast.
How to arrive at the Amalfi Coast?
The closest airport to the Amalfi Coast is the Naples International Airport (NAP), located about 40 km to the north. You can rent a car right at the airport. You can also take the Circumvesuvana Train to Sorrento or a 2-hour bus to Amalfi.
The Rome-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is the second closest to the Amalfi Coast and serves as an alternative to the Naples Airport. Car rentals are also available at this airport as well as private bus services to towns in the Amalfi Coast.
How to get around in the Amalfi Coast?
The most flexible way of getting around in the Amalfi Coast is by car. The SS163 highway, which winds down the coast, connects the different towns and offers amazingly gorgeous views. Parking spaces can be hard to find but the different towns all have several public and private car parks.
Public transportation is also available with the Sita bus company, which offers service between all the towns in the Amalfi Coast.
Stay with NH Hotels in the Amalfi Coast and discover the region’s charms from the Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel, a 13th-century monastery which has been restored and converted into a luxury boutique hotel to offer all the facilities and services you could need in one of the most beautiful parts of Italy.
If you want to, you’ll be able to visit all the towns which form this beautiful coastline to enjoy their way of life and their typical products which are unique to this coastal area of Italy.
