Amalfi Coast by Boat

We will meet on the main Pier of Positano and u will be transfered on board by a shuttle boat service, as on board you will meet crew & captain
And you will have a first sight love ,admiring the beauty of Positano from the sea.
Our host will tell you a little bit of the history of all the places we'll sightseeing on our tour.

As we will cruise the breathtaking Amalficoastline , you'll admire different colourful villages ,beaches, famous hotels and Villas ,La porta,Arienzo,Laurito,Villa tre Ville,Hotel San Pietro, Hotel il Tritone.
Our first stop for swimming is in a selected area in front of the hotel Tritone,stunning view,breathtaking panorama,cristal water for a refreshing swim or snorkeling.
On board we'll offer a welcome aperitivo with prosecco, lightsnacks, and light beverages

In the Middle Ages Praiano was one of the hamlets of the Ancient Amalfi Republic.
the city, has been characterized by two units: the farmhouse of Praiano at the top and the farmhouse of Vettica Maggiore at the bottom.
A division that also characterized work activities ,
Infact while upstream there were the peasants, down there were the fishermen. On our way
we'll find many watching towers
Torre Grado,Torre Asciola,that were part of the ancient sistem of guardians towers!
Praiano was famous for the fishing and the corallari, ( coral fishing)
Praiano is famous in addition to the local fish for the squid fishing, which is a night fishing that is done along the coasts using a row boat & a lampara, which with its luster makes the squid go up on the sea surface and so that they are more easily caught. typical specialties are the praianese squid and potatoes, which consists of squid and potatoes mixed together.The abyss are still famous for the corals and gorgonias diving .

FIORDO DEL FURORE..is a fisherman old village of breathtaking view! Consisting of a bridge builted between the mountains suspended over the blu mediterraneansea.Famous in the summer time for the famouss championship of diving!!
We'll stop in front of the bridge for stunning pictures

On request you can opt for a stop to the Emerald Grotto,waiting on.line for your turn to disembark and wait another line to get into the grotto.
Fee is extra
"Emerald Cave" was named after the green light inside the cave. It is caused by natural sunlight from outside which enters the cave through an underground passage, which connects the salt water lake in the huge chamber with the sea outside.The cave consists only of a single huge chamber. The lake inside is 45m by 32m big and the chamber is 24m high, above the sea level. There are some speleothems, as this is actually a karst cave. The cave was formed above the sea level, at a time when the sea was much deeper. Later the sea rose and flooded the entrance, or better the land went down, which is caused by the volcanic activities in the area. Some stalagmites on the floor were flooded.

In the deep of the cristal water , you can admire the Christmas Nativity scene

On our way we'll meet Torre Capo di Conca , and the Torre Bianca,another watching towers of the Bizanthyne period.We'll admire the little fisherman villages of Conca dei Marini famous also for the Tonnara ,that was a special net to catch the tuna fish.We will stop to selected area very cristal water, we will admire from the boat , the Saracens Towers , the fisherman village of Conca dei Marini, were local trusted fishermans still go fishing in the morning and you will have the possibility to stop for lunch to one of the several seaside Restaurants

From Conca dei Marini, coast to coast to Amalfi ,
We'll see the natural arch,Santa Croce beach,all the famous seaside hotels, we'll arrive in front of Amalfi to strike your pose .
Amalfi was the capital ofthe maritime republic known as the Duchy of Amalfi, an important trading power in the Mediterranean between 839 and around 1200.
Amalfi held importance as a maritime power, trading grain from its neighbours, salt from Sardinia and slaves from the interior, and even timber, in exchange for the gold dinars minted in Egypt and Syria, in order to buy the Byzantine silks that it resold in the West.The Amalfi tables (Tavole amalfitane provided a maritime code that was used by the Christian port cities.
An independent republic Amalfi extracted itself from Byzantine vassalage in 839 and first elected a duke in 958; Flavio Gioia, traditionally considered the first to introduce the mariner's compass to Europe, is said to have been a native of Amalfi.

Continuing our cruise towards Atrani.
The twin village of Amalfi, evocative as a nativity scene made of alleys, stairs and houses climbing on the rock, has preserved the ancient medieval structure, a cascade of houses interspersed with "stairways", covered streets, small gardens.
Climbed on the rock overlooking the sea and at the mouth of the Valle del Dragone, Atrani is the smallest town in southern Italy and appears to the visitor as the setting of a nativity scene.
you will be fascinated by its characteristic labyrinth of alleys, arches, churches and squares. Ithis village on the slopes of the Dragon Valley, the traditional terraces of lemon groves alternate with the ancient coastal houses, offering a breathtaking view.
The ancient churches overlooking the sea as the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Maddalena. Built in 1274 on the ruins of a medieval fortress, the collegiate church boasts a splendid majolica dome and a square bell tower, which have become the symbol of Atrani.

From Atrani we'll cruise along the coast,admiring Castiglione beach,Villa Scarpariello,another watching towers converted in a luxury hotel,Cascata di Marmorata.
Minori was an Ancient holiday resort of the Roman imperial aristocracy, as evidenced by the discovery of an extensive patrician villa dating back to the 1th century AD.
Infact "Below the flat area of today's urban center there is a Roman maritime villa ruins. Minori followed the sort tof Amalfi and of the entire territory , under Byzantine influence; In the innermost localities the chestnut grove was widespread, consisting of fruit trees, which produced the exquisite "ginger chestnuts" .Another ancient cultivation was the vineyard .
The economy was based on coltivations of vegetable gardens , different types of fruit trees, such as apples, mulberries, figs ,olives. The continuous trade with the East favored the introduction not only of spices, drugs, precious stones, but also of citrus fruits, especially lemons.

From Maiori we'll turn back around 1 pm to Conca dei Marini, to stop to a seaside restaurant(trattoria) where the locals trusted fishermans still go wishing with nets in the morning and cook the catch for the lunch time.
Seafood is the most fresh u can ever had. This stop is a great way to set foot on dry land and refuel with an excellent lunch of local cuisine.
The lunch is extra

From Minori we'll continue towards
Maiori,we'll admire Castello MezzaCapo,the Torre Normanna ,
If there is still time we'll stop for another swimming.
Maiori, enchants visitors with its perfect fusion of sea, culture and history. Located between Capo d'Orso and the promontory that divides it from Minori, it boasts the largest beach on the entire coast and rises at the mouth of the Reginna river.

The historical heritage is dominated by the Castle of San Nicola de Thoro-Plano, a medieval fortress offering breathtaking views, and the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria a Mare with its characteristic majolica dome. Other treasures include Palazzo Mezzacapo, the churches of San Rocco and the Holy Rosary, and the monastery of Santa Maria de Olearia with frescoes from the 12th century.

After lunch you will back on board,a shot of limoncello will wait for you,we'll start our cruise back towards Positano, we'll stop in front of it for get your pics with the best panoramic view.then another swim is waiting for you in another selected areas nearby
Or Remmese beach,Tordigliano or la Porta .Captain will choose the best stop considering the best spot evaluating the current sea and wind conditions.
For an unforgettable day out don't forget to trust always your Captain & host.
We are locals and we know well our territory.