The Amalfi coast is Italy's secnic seaside highway
The Amalfi coast is Italy’s scenic seaside highway.
The drive begins in Sorrento and there are shops along Sorrento’s alleys where
tourists can buy items of embroidery among many other things. If you are only
in the mood for sightseeing then going to the island of Capri instead would be
a better option. There you’d see Grotta Azzurra, also known as Blue Grotto.
It’s a famous tavern where light refracts from an opening under the water
making it look dramatically blue. The Amalfi coast has endless stunning places
for tourists to enjoy. Even if you miss seeing Blue Grotto, you could visit the
Emerald Grotto, which is located east of Positano. An elevator from the coastal
road would take you down to this cavern after which you could ride a boat past
rock formations that are dazzled with light.
The town next in line would be Amalfi, where you’d
be able to relax yourself and take a break if needed. Heading east from there
would take you Ravello, which is a Cliffside retreat for writers and a few
miles from Ravello comes, the A3 highway. This highway was started in 1929 but
was completed only in 1974. It has been a subject of controversies within Italy
because of questionable contracts.
The Amalfi Drive, also known as ‘State Highway 163’
does not only reward visitors at every turn but is also challenging as a drive
considering that the road is only two cars wide. The most beautiful section is
40 kms long between Amalfi and Positano. It is advisable to honk after every
turn as well as to pay attention to the honks coming from oncoming curves.
