The first time I saw a vine rooted in a crack of volcanic rock on a terrace that looked like it might slide into the sea, I understood why people call this heroic viticulture. The Amalfi Coast has a way of making wine feel like a dare. Emily’s Take If you want the best wine views on the Amalfi Coast without fighting for a parking spot in Positano, head inland to Tramonti and book a tasting at Tenuta San Francesco.
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,
On a recent trip, I discovered Villa Cimbrone in Ravello, Italy, and it quickly became a highlight. The star of the show is undoubtedly the Infinity Terrace, offering a view that stops you in your tracks. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to pull out your camera, but also just want to stand and soak it all in. If you’re planning a trip to the Amalfi Coast, this is a destination that truly lives up to the
You will find Villa Cimbrone in Ravello, Italy, a stunning place on the Amalfi Coast that feels like stepping back in time. It’s a historic estate with gardens that are truly special, offering amazing views of the sea and the coastline. Lots of American travelers are finding their way here for the incredible scenery and a touch of luxury. I discovered this place while looking for a peaceful spot to visit in April 2026, and it did not disappoint. The
I stood on the Terrazza dell’Infinito at Villa Cimbrone, and for a full minute, I forgot to breathe. The stone balustrade, lined with classical marble busts, drops away into a 1,200-foot plunge straight to the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is the kind of view that makes you put your camera down and just stare. Gore Vidal called it the most beautiful in the world, and I am not about to argue with a man who lived on the Amalfi Coast for
I pressed my hands against the cool stone balustrade and watched the Gulf of Salerno dissolve into the sky. The marble busts of Greek gods lined the parapet like silent guardians, their weathered faces staring past me toward a horizon where sea and air became the same thing. Villa Cimbrone’s Terrace of Infinity sits roughly 350 meters above the Tyrrhenian Sea, and from that height, the coast below looks like a ribbon of white thread stitched into the cliffs. I
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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
