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LIFESTYLE · June 6, 2011

A Saturday in Amalfi

Amalfi Town

Now that the weather is sunny and warm, daily life in Amalfi is starting to take on its summer feel. The harbor is busy with boats, buses are lined up three rows deep and there are people everywhere enjoying the town. A couple of weeks ago I was in Amalfi on a beautiful Saturday, and I took some photos to try to capture the feel of a beautiful spring day in Amalfi. The main pier where the boats to Positano, Sorrento and Capri arrive and depart was lined with boats to the Grotta dello Smeraldo, the Emerald Grotto, and a ferry that had just arrived from Sorrento.

Boats on the Amalfi Coast

And nearby the bright orange tenders from the Oceania cruise ship Marina were busily running back and forth carrying passengers to the ship out in the harbor.

Oceania Tender in Amalfi

Compared to the coming and going of the boats, the view of Amalfi in the other direction toward the Hotel Luna and watchtower was wonderfully calm.

Amalfi Harbor in the Spring

At the end of the pier, I caught this seagull taking in the same view I was of the busy harbor and the huge Oceania Marina cruise ship.

Oceania Marina in Amalfi

Heading back toward the Piazza Duomo in the historic center of Amalfi, I squeezed through the rows of buses lined up in the parking area.

Buses in Amalfi

The Piazza Duomo was packed with people taking photos of the Cathedral of Sant’ Andrea, locals out doing their Saturday shopping before the food shops closed for lunch and tourists enjoying the view and sun at one of the outdoor cafès.

Piazza Duomo in Amalfi

It’s not a spring or summer Saturday in Amalfi without at least one wedding. As I was leaving the Piazza to head down toward the beach again, I crossed paths with this little procession.

Wedding in Amalfi

Along the walkway overlooking the Marina Grande beach, there was a nice view of the Marina cruise ship … which is, well, grande. (Apparently, I make unintential puns when I take photos, too.)

Marina Grande Restaurant Amalfi

I can’t resist a classic red Vespa, and this one was sitting in the sun along the road in Amalfi. (Don’t tell my Liberty … she might get jealous!)

Red Vespa in Amalfi

And, of course, there’s the beautiful Marina Grande beach. Ah … now that screams summer in Amalfi! Just look at the color of that clear water.

Marina Grande Beach Amalfi

Are you visiting Amalfi this summer? I hope you’ll take the time to enjoy some of these busy and lively moments in town, but also take the time to explore the quiet side streets and little piazzas. That’s where you’ll find the laundry lines crisscrossing the medieval streets, the scent of lunch filling the narrow passageways and meet the locals sneaking around town while avoiding the busy main streets. Amalfi has two sides—the bright and busy and the quiet and hidden—to discover. But one of the things I love about Amalfi is that the two sides really do go hand in hand. The locals sit at the same cafés, dine at the same restaurants (usually at night) and soak up the sun at the same beaches. The best thing to do in Amalfi is to just get out and take a stroll, watch the locals and the tourists and enjoy every moment!

Posted In: LIFESTYLE · Tagged: Amalfi, Beaches, Boats, Life on the Amalfi Coast, Local Culture, Photography, Seasons

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Comments

  1. Lisa at Wanderlust Women says

    June 6, 2011 at 13:20

    I love, love, love the bridal procession pic.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      June 26, 2011 at 11:51

      Ciao Lisa! Knew you would love that photo! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Elizabeth Lew says

    June 6, 2011 at 20:14

    Laura,

    Thanks so much for these wonderful pictures of early summer in Amalfi. They remind me of my honeymoon last year. I hope you’ll be covering the procession of Sant’Antonio di Padova again this year–it’s the day we found our gattino, Luna.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      June 26, 2011 at 11:50

      Ciao Elizabeth! Thanks for stopping by and for your nice comment. I’m really happy that I could bring back such happy memories for you! Yes, I will be sharing soon photos and videos from this year’s Festival of Sant’ Antonio. Stop by again to check them out! 🙂

      Reply

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