Holidays in Italy, Amalfi coast

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Absolutely Amalfi Coast

Nothing says ‘Amalfi Coast’ like a tot of limoncello in a chilled ceramic tumbler. The region is famed both for the ceramics produced by its craftsmen and the sweet lemony nectar expertly prepared from the lemon trees that litter the rocky cliff sides. The genuine article is made with lemon rind, not juice, hence its distinctly sweet flavour, and the drink is slowly supped as a digestivo in bars and restaurants all over the coast.

Don't go home without

Picking up a bottle of limoncello from the factory on the way up the hill to Ravello. There's an aluminium door to the right of the road – just knock.

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Getting there

Holidays in Italy, Amalfi coast

Planes, trains, automobiles, or maybe even helicopter – we tell you the best way to go.

Planes
British Airways, BMI, EasyJet and Alitalia all fly into Naples airport.
Boats
In high season, you can catch one of the regular hydrofoils to Positano from Naples in high season. There are two harbours: Beverello harbour, just steps away from Piazza Municipio, or Mergellina harbour, 300 metres from the railway station of the same name. A travel tip: if you're lugging large cases you'll need to buy a ticket for each piece of baggage beforehand and present it when you board. See www.metrodelmare.com for more info.
Trains
A wide range of rail links lead from Naples to an assortment of destinations in Italy, including useful Amalfi Coast gateways such as Salerno and Sorrento.
Automobiles
Car rental is a sensible option for travelling from Naples to the Amalfi Coast and exploring the coastline's winding roads. Hertz has a branch at the airport, (www.hertz.com). Praiano is a two-hour drive away.

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