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Praiano lies between Amalfi and Positano. It was once the summer residence of the Dogi of the Amalfi Republic.
It it is now a popular seaside resort with hotels and camping facilities.
But it seemed to me more as a fishing village yet - as it used to be in the past . Calm and quiet and far away from the crowds of tourists you find in Positano or Amalfi ( both beautiful places, as well ).
Praiano occupies that part of the Amalfi Coast between Positano and Conca dei Marini, on both sides of the promontory of Capo Sottile (Thin Cape).
The town of Praiano is on the easterly side of the cape, with the most amazing view over Conca dei Marini. The name is derived from the latin Pelagianum (open sea) who changed in the Middle Ages to Plagianum and finally to Praiano.
On the other side of Capo Sottile, with wonderful view over Positano and the whole final part of the peninsula up to the isle of Capri, there is Vettica Maggiore, today a part of Praiano, but in the past an autonomous village. |
|  | A room with a view I have stayed at : Albergo Casa Alfonso Via Umberto I, 115 84010 Praiano (SA) Tel. +39 089 874 048 Fax. +39 089 874 489 Casa Alfonso Home Page |
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mvtouring Thu Mar 29, 2007 12:56 UTC
Just drove past Praiano on way to Positano ;-) | 1shrink Sat Aug 26, 2006 22:57 UTC
Thank You for the photos. I'll be there the 3rd September. The Photos ahve really helped in my orientation. Thank you. | ludogatto Sat Apr 30, 2005 00:55 UTC
Furore is nice and so little I'm glad u apreciate Italy....like I love Brasil | jenniferchin Wed Jan 26, 2005 02:55 UTC
Am in love with this place based on your musings and pictures !! This is my kind of retreat as well :-))) Obrigada !! |
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