The Amalfi Coast is one of Italy’s top destinations, largely thanks to a picture-perfect landscape and outdoor adventures that can be tailored to any activity level. The Amalfi Coast is one of the most breathtaking regions of Europe and the awe-inspiring drive along the Amalfi Coast is something you’ll never forget. The views of the dramatic cliffs, natural arches and sea caves make it a photographer’s paradise. We stayed at the Hotel Locanda Costa Diva – nestled into a lemon grove on a cliff overlooking the sea. This is a great launching spot for photo trips, since you are situated between Positano and the Amalfi town.
Hope you enjoy our photo adventure!
Hotel Locanda Costa Diva Terrace
Here is the sea view from the Hotel Locanda Costa Diva in Praiano, nestled in a lemon grove on a cliff overlooking the sea. The pride of the hotel is its beautiful 7000 square metre lemon grove which surrounds the property and this is where we made our home while staying on the Amalfi coast. This photo was taken with a Canon PowerShot D30 Waterproof Digital Camera in auto mode at f/3.9 with an ISO200 setting, 1/640 sec.
Sunrise Over Praiano
Praiano is a unique and beautiful village and it’s easy to forget about the hustle-bustle of life and become one with the locals. Watching the sun rise up every morning from the sea into a clear blue sky and then watching it set in the evening while sipping wine from the lemon orchard terrace on the sea was amazing. This photo was taken with a 24-105mm lens; in AV mode; at f/11 with an ISO setting of 100, 1/80 sec. on tripod.
Praiano’s Marina di Praia Beach
You can walk to the Marina di Praia beach from the Hotel Locanda Costa Diva in about 10 minutes. There is a pebble beach at the foot of the cliff on which an ancient Saracen watch tower stands. One of the most romantic coastal walks begins from the beach of Marina di Praia taking visitors all the way around the cliff, beneath the ancient Saracen tower. At the end of the walk you will find the famous Africana Club nestled in a cliff cave. Fantastic! This photo was taken with a 24-105mm lens; in AV mode; at f/11 with an ISO100 , 1/80 sec.
Ravello Gardens
Sitting 1,150 feet above sea level, Ravello, Italy overlooks the beautiful sea below. Among Ravello’s major attractions are the magnificent gardens of Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone. So much to explore here and photo opportunities are endless. This photo was taken with a 24-105mm lens; in AV mode; at f/11 with an ISO100, 1/80 sec
Ravello Umbrella Tree
Here along the Amalfi Coast, dramatic panoramas of rocky cliffs hanging over the sea are everywhere, but the views from Ravello feel like a shortcut to paradise. Here the famous umbrella trees cling to the rocky cliffs as their beautiful umbrellas shade the plants below. This photo was taken with a 24-105mm lens; in AV mode; at f/22 with an ISO5000, 1/80 sec
The Arches of Revello’s Villa Cimbrone
Villa Cimbrone is the crown laurel of Ravello and its gardens and buildings are, perhaps, the most memorable sight on the Amalfi Coast. The Villa Cimbrone cloister has beautiful arches on the terrace and the architectural elements reflect an Arab, Sicilian and Norman style from the Middle Ages. This photo was taken with a 24-105mm lens; in AV mode; at f/11 with an ISO 160, 1/30 sec., camera on tripod
Altrani Fishing Village
Atrani is a coastal fishing village with a population of less than one thousand. It nestles in the divide of two steep cliffs on the shore of the Tyrrhenian Sea. It’s an undiscovered town on the Amalfi Coast and one of my favourites to photograph at sunrise. Just walk 15 minutes up the road from Amalfi to Torre Saracena Restaurant and you’ll see this Altrani view at the top of the road. This photo was taken with a 24-105mm lens; in AV mode; at f/22 with an ISO 500, 1/60 sec., camera on tripod
Amalfi Town From Sea
Amalfi town is a graceful place: its cluster of white buildings gleams like a pearl in the strand of towns strung along the Amalfi Coast. The town is placed in a dramatic natural setting below steep cliffs on Italy’s southwest coast. This photo was taken with a 24-105mm lens; in AV mode; at f/9 with an ISO setting of 100, 1/100 sec. while shooting from a boat.
Amalfi Beach
Amalfi is a town in a dramatic natural setting below steep cliffs on Italy’s southwest coast. Between the 9th and 11th centuries, it was the seat of a powerful maritime republic. Famous for its fashion design and nearly vertical setting with colouful villas stacked one on top of another up the cliff side making it a wonderful architectural landscape. Amalfi’s beaches are often little more than a patch of pebbles lying beneath the cliffs. This photo was taken with a 24-105mm lens; in AV mode; at f/22 with an ISO400, 1/100 sec
Positano Coastline
The crown jewel of the Positano coastline is Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta church, with its green and yellow tiled dome. Positano is not short on amazing sweeping views of the Mediterranean. No matter where you are in town, all you have to do is look around, and you will be entranced by the 360- degree views. This photo was taken with a 24-105mm lens; in AV mode; at f/8 with an ISO setting of 100, 1/400 sec. while shooting from a boat
Church of Santa Maria Assunta Positano
Famous for its fashion design and nearly vertical setting with colourful villas stacked one on top of another up the cliff side, the Church of Santa Maria Assunta is an important part of Positano’s cultural, religious and architectural landscape. The church is one of the town’s most prominent and photographed sights, as it is located right in the center of Positano. This photo was taken with a 70-200mm lens; in AV mode; at f/22 with an ISO setting of 1000, 1/100 sec., camera on a tripod
The Legends of Capri Island
We decided to take a boat ride from Praiano to Capri island. This is the best way to see the shoreline and get lots of great photos of the towns from the sea. We took the gondola up to the top peak of Capri island to get this view. Capri’s most iconic sight is the dramatic Faraglioni, three towering rock formations which jut out from the Mediterranean Sea just off the island’s coast. Legend has it that ghosts fly through the picturesque arch during the night and we sailed right through it and lived to tell the tale. This photo was taken with a 24-105mm lens; in AV mode; at f/11 with an ISO setting of 250, 1/125 sec.
The Furore Fiord
The Furore fiord is one of the most fascinating geological features on the entire Amalfi Coast. Furores beach is easily visible from the bridge or you can climb all the way down. Furore beach only catches the sun in the early hours of the morning and, as a consequence, it never gets too hot, even in high summer. It’s worth the visit. This photo was taken with a 24-105mm lens; in TV mode at 1/125 sec; f/13 with an ISO setting of 100.
We hope you enjoyed our adventures to Italy’s Amalfi Coast and will stay in touch with us.
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