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TRAVEL · May 15, 2016

A Straight Shot of Spring on the Amalfi Coast

Amalfi Coast Travel Spring Mimosa-4

It has been a rainy weekend on the Amalfi Coast, and we’re all wondering just what happened to spring. It seemed like it had arrived early when the mimosa bloomed at the beginning of February. March and the first half of April were picture perfect nearly every day. Then at the end of April it seems nature got a memo that we all missed and it has been cooler than usual and rainier than usual. I know I know it’s spring. But I’d just like a little more spring before summer arrives! So until the weather straightens out a bit, here’s a straight shot of spring that I photographed back when the mimosa was blooming in Scala.

Amalfi Coast Travel Spring Mimosa-1

The frazione, or neighborhood, of Minuta in Scala has incredible views overlooking the valleys down to Atrani and Amalfi. In the photo above you can see the ruins of the church of Sant’Eustachio in Pontone, which is another frazione of Scala.

Amalfi Coast Travel Spring Mimosa-3

After a dreary and wet winter, there’s nothing that says spring more than the brilliant mimosa blossoms on a clear blue day. I didn’t edit these photos – that’s really how intense the colors are. I could just eat up those blossoms!

Amalfi Coast Travel Spring Mimosa-2

Blue and yellow together is one of my favorite color combos, so I really just can’t get enough of the mimosa when it blooms on the Amalfi Coast. But you have to arrive early. While mimosa is the traditional Italian symbol of the Festa della donna, which is on March 8th, it is usually finished blooming by then in this area. These photos were taking during the first week of February. But the photos, well, those we can enjoy year round!

Posted In: TRAVEL · Tagged: Amalfi Coast Seasons, Mimosa, Scala, Seasons, Spring, Spring on the Amalfi Coast, Weather

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Comments

  1. Sandra says

    May 15, 2016 at 22:07

    Beautiful reminders of Italian spring. Here in Nebraska we’ve had some warm days but now it’s much cooler. Almost feels like fall. Back to spring please!

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  2. KareninCalabria says

    May 15, 2016 at 22:08

    Beautiful photos of the mimosa! If I may, for those seeking more information on the mimosa and the Festa della donna or Woman’s Day, I’ve written an article about it on my blog: http://www.calabriatheotheritaly.com/womans-day-in-italy/

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  3. Kathryn Occhipinti says

    May 18, 2016 at 04:53

    Mimosa are so beautiful against the blue sky of Amalfi! Wonderful photos! So glad I’ve found this blog!

    Reply
    • Laura Thayer says

      June 11, 2016 at 22:19

      Thanks so much for your sweet comment, Kathryn! I’m so pleased you found Ciao Amalfi, too. Look forward to keeping in touch!

      Reply

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