I stood on the pier in Cetara watching a fisherman coil his line while another hauled a plastic crate onto the dock. Inside: anchovies, still shimmering. It was 4:45 in the afternoon. The trattoria next to me had just propped open its door and the owner walked over, nodded at the crate, and carried it inside. That fish would be on plates before the first bottle of wine hit the table. The fish on your plate in Cetara was swimming
I first learned about scialatielli not from a menu but from a cooking blog that mentioned it was invented in 1976 by a chef in Amalfi named Enrico Cosentino. That fact stuck with me — that a pasta shape could be modern and still feel so deeply tied to a place. And the reason it works? It was designed around whatever the fishing boats brought in that morning. Scialatielli, the thick hand-cut pasta that defines the Amalfi Coast’s seafood tradition,
The northwest coast of Italy holds a special kind of magic, a string of five fishing villages that cling to the cliffs overlooking the Ligurian Sea. Cinque Terre National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offers an escape from the crowds and expense of more famous Italian destinations. It’s a place where rustic charm and coastal simplicity reign supreme, creating an experience that feels truly grounded and, dare I say, more enchanting. My visit here felt like stepping into a
Sorrento offers a fantastic base for exploring Italy’s Amalfi Coast, with stunning sea views and proximity to major attractions. Beyond its scenic location, the town is a culinary destination in itself, showcasing regional Italian flavors. You’ll find a lively food scene that draws both locals and visitors, offering many delightful dining experiences. Planning a week in Sorrento by 2026 would give you ample time to truly enjoy its many offerings. Dine by the Lemon Trees For a truly memorable meal,
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The Sentiero dei Limoni connects Maiori and Minori with roughly 400–800 stone steps, climbing through terraces where the sfusato amalfitano lemon has been grown for centuries. – Amalfi Outdoor Experience I was standing in the main piazza of Minori, coffee in hand, staring up at the hillside behind the Basilica di Santa Trofimena. Terraced rows of green and yellow climbed the slope in tight lines, held up by dry-stone walls that looked older than the church itself. A few minutes earlier I had asked a local shopkeeper about the lemon groves visible from town. She pointed to a narrow
I first heard about Marina del Cantone from a friend who grew up going to the Sorrento coast long before the influencers arrived. She described it as the place her family went when they wanted to escape the crowds, a little fishing village with a pebbled beach and a pasta dish so good it has its own name. I’d been to Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi, and loved them, but I also felt the strain of the crowds. So when I finally made it to Marina del Cantone, I understood exactly what she meant. Marina del Cantone is a refuge
I stood on the pebble beach at Marina del Cantone, squinting at the water. It was a shade of blue so deep and vivid that I thought my eyes were playing tricks. I pulled out my phone, lined up the shot, and watched the screen turn the color into something flat and ordinary. The water in Nerano simply does not photograph correctly. That’s not a complaint — it’s a challenge. Nerano is a tiny fishing village in the municipality of Massa Lubrense, about 70 km from Naples, tucked between the Amalfi Coast and the Sorrento Peninsula. Nerano is a
Cava de’ Tirreni has reinvented itself. It is no longer just a beach destination. It is a place where people come for the art, the history and the peace.” – Pasquale Schiattarella, local tour guide, via The New York Times I stepped out of the car in Cava de’ Tirreni and the first thing I noticed was the air. Cool, clean, carrying pine instead of salt. After days on the Amalfi Coast, where heat bounces off limestone and the sea breeze is a constant companion, the shift felt immediate. This town sits on the steep slopes of the Lattari
I stood on a terrace carved into rock so steep I had to brace myself with one hand. Below me, the Mediterranean glittered. Beside me, vines twisted out of soil that barely looked deep enough for a houseplant. In August 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization added Amalfi’s terraced farming system to its Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems list — recognizing that these stone-walled plots let people grow food on terrain most would call impossible. – lavocedinewyork.com Emily’s Take Yes, the vineyard terraces of Furore are worth a detour — but only if you’re okay with steep roads, manual
I stood at the edge of the path in Bomerano, looking down at the terraced lemon groves and the sea stretching toward Capri, and I finally understood why they call it the Path of the Gods. The Sentiero degli Dei runs 7.8 km from Bomerano (in the municipality of Agerola) to Nocelle, a hamlet above Positano, and it’s the kind of walk that shifts something in you. Most people start from the other end, but the real magic happens when you go this way. The trail runs 7.8 km from Bomerano (Agerola) to Nocelle, mostly downhill, with views of
