Amalfi Coast and Path of the Gods

This Island had two modes. There are a lot of designer shops for those of us who are interested in shopping for designer brands. Then there are many options for tourists who want to enjoy the stunning views from the small island. The must do is a boat trip around the island. There are many private operators and it is advised to book in advance. Use trip advisor and you should pay around 150 eur for a boat that will take 4 people for 4 hours. There will be towels and drinks included. Our tour guides were eager to make sure we had the best experience.  They allowed us to swim in unique and once in a life time locations. Small hidden caves and small beaches but you have to be a strong swimmer and all is at your own risk. They will also stop at the Blue grotto and this is worth the extra 5 euro ticket where separate tour guides will bring you under the rocks to see the blue water phenomenon. 

Surround by Sheer cliffs and a rugged shoreline dotted with small beaches and pastel-coloured fishing villages. The town is a postcard picture destination. The beaches are well maintained and one can enjoy a warm swim with mesmerising views. The town itself is quite small and you would really only spend 2-3 nights here or use it as an anchor to visit other towns.  A must do is the hike called the Path of the Gods. You will get a chance to burn off some of those extra pasta carbs and its a workout ! but take your time and soak in the views on the way. You will walk a total of 6.5km and end up in a town called Bomerano and here you can get a bus back to Positano. Be careful of where you book your accommodation as they all say Xkm from the centre but the town is at the base of the cliff so every kilometre is a workout.  Another tip : when getting off the ferry at Positano there is a luggage drop off service - you might be wary at the start but you will need to avail of this if you have more than 10kg as its not worth it to drag your suitcase on the stones and cobbles, you will need a new suitcase. I think the cost is 10€ per suitcase. They are trusted and the luggage will arrive to your accommodation. 

The best thing to do in this small town is go to Villa Cimbrone. It is a ruin of a historic Roman Villa with an array of well maintained gardens but most importantly is boasts the infinity view. It is the best view of the whole coast and you can see until the horizon, it is quite the sight. It is a two bus trip from Positano but if you are staying in Almafi then its only one bus stop so you could leave it for this part of the trip. So Positano - Almafi - Ravello. We had the benefit of having a Naples native in our company and not only a local, but a chef and she recommended a restaurant named Trattoria Pizzeria Cumpa' Cosimo. This restaurant is family owned and the food is incredible and the host and owner will personally greet you and make sure you have the best meal in Italy . The price is incredible value and an incredible experience.