Amalfi Coast Helicopter Tour
jescapes on 04 22, 2009
A helicopter tour to Italy’s Amalfi Coast will take you to a fantastic helicopter journey to view and discover Amalfi Coast. Enjoy the fantastic view and discover the beauty of the landscape of the Lattari Mountains which lies directly on the sea and forms an indented coast line with many outreaching cliffs and coves.
The Amalfi Coast, a region of Italy’s coastline located south of Naples, contains the famous coastal resort towns of Amalfi, Positano and Ravello. It is a stretch of coastline on the southern side of the Sorrentine Peninsula of Italy, extending from Positano in the west to Vietri sul Mare in the east. It has been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site because of its renowned rugged terrain, scenic beauty, picturesque towns and its diversity.
Amalfi is a charming and peaceful resort town, which was once one of the powerful Maritime Republics. It has historic interests and good beaches. It was one of the first Italian cities to emerge from the dark ages and by the ninth century became the most important port in Southern Italy.
Among the things you can see and do here are:
1. Beaches. Amalfi has great beaches considered to be the best in the coast with its crystal clear waters that are great for swimming, scuba diving or boating. Numerous establishments abound where you can rent beach chairs, umbrellas and changing rooms.
2. Shopping. The Limoncello di Amalfi is one of Amalfi’s top lemon liquor product found in local stores. You can also find Amalfi’sfamous handmade papers used in the Vatican.
Positano is a small town in Campania, Italy. The main part of the city sits in an enclave in the hills leading down to the coast. Its main attraction is the church of Santa Maria Assunta that features a dome made of majolica and a 13th Byzantine century icon of the Black Madonna.
Ravello is a town situated above the Amalfi Coast. It is a popular tourist town with main attractions that include the Doumo or Cathedral of Ravello, Villa Rufolo, Villa Cimbrone and the church of San Giovanni del Toro.
Considered the backbone of the Sorrentine-Amalfi Peninsula, the Lattari Mountains are predominantly made of limestone and its range of peaks is famous for its sweeping panoramas and great number of trekking routes.