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Amalfi, Beaches, BOOKS · July 11, 2009

100 Beaches of the Amalfi Coast

 

100 spiagge

 

After too many days of clouds, the sun came out this week and with it arrived a beautiful beginning to July on the Amalfi Coast. It has been a quiet week here on the blog, as I have been escaping from the computer a bit and enjoying some time on the beach. The water is deliciously warm these days, and it is hard to resist going down to the beach when the water sparkles in the hot summer sun. It seems the perfect time of year to share with you a great book and website I enjoy called Le 100 spiagge della Costiera Amalfitana (The 100 Beaches of the Amalfi Coast). If you have ever wondered what that tiny nook was called where you went swimming, or what a beach is called or how it got its name, this is the book for you.

 

100 Beaches

 

The website has a map that goes down the entire Amalfi Coast from Vietri sul Mare to Punta Campanella. While the website is only in Italian, you can order the book in English here. That way you can plan out exactly where you want to go swimming on your next trip to the Amalfi Coast! Here are a few of my top choices in the Amalfi area where I have been recently. You all know about Santa Croce, my favorite beach on the Amalfi Coast:

 

Ciao Amalfi Coast Blog Santa Croce Beach

 

The Castiglione beach, below, next to Atrani is a beautiful spot for a swim. There are quite a few stairs to get down to it, but it is worth the hike. The views of Atrani from the water are outstanding!

 

Ciao Amalfi Coast Blog Castiglione Beach

 

Another spot I like is the beach located behind the port in Amalfi called Le Sirene after the restaurant Lido delle Sirene located there. The water is deep and beautiful, and the beach is never as crowded as the main beaches in Amalfi.

 

Ciao Amalfi Coast Blog Le Sirene Beach

 

Now that I have this book, I am looking at all the little beaches I want to go swimming at now. Many are only reachable by water, which makes them all the more alluring. There is so much to discover and explore here on the Amalfi Coast!

 

What is your favorite beach on the Amalfi Coast?

Posted In: Amalfi, Beaches, BOOKS

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Comments

  1. Lost in Sicily says

    July 11, 2009 at 14:03

    Hi Laura, Thanks so much for thinking of me with the blog award! Please see my thanks on my latest blog post. Enjoy those amazing beaches!

    Reply
  2. Lucia says

    July 11, 2009 at 19:37

    Beautiful, makes me wanna book a ticket on my over extended credit card and get over to Italy by MOnday!

    Reply
  3. Laura says

    July 12, 2009 at 09:32

    Ciao Lost in Sicily! Welcome back! I just added your blog to my blogroll not sure why it wasn't there before. You must have some amazing beaches down your way, too!

    Ciao Lucia! The beaches here are very tempting, aren't they? Sometimes it is hard to stay inside and work when it is so lovely outside! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Chef Chuck says

    July 12, 2009 at 18:57

    I look forward to you discovering more beaches let us know what you think are the best. Beautiful photos.
    Have fun in the sun. Chuck

    Reply
  5. Welshcakes Limoncello says

    July 12, 2009 at 21:41

    Your photos are so beautiful.

    Reply
  6. Laura says

    July 13, 2009 at 08:48

    Ciao Chuck! I will certainly keep you all posted on the best beaches. Time to get more SPF… 🙂

    Ciao Welshcakes Limoncello! You are so kind. Thanks for stopping by and saying ciao. Anne in Oxfordshire gave me a heads up about your blog. I look forward to following Sicily Scene! Have you had Amalfi Coast limoncello?

    Reply
  7. Stan Dumoch says

    January 17, 2014 at 23:58

    Hi, i was wondering how i can get the book in english 100 beaches of the amalfi

    Thank you so much

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 31, 2014 at 19:29

      Hi Stan, It looks like you may be able to order the book in English from this website: http://www.officinedellibro.com/ Hope that helps! – Laura

      Reply

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