Amalfi Coast | Italy

Part 2 is here! After our amazing time in Conflenti learning about our family history, we made our way to the Amalfi Coast.
On our way there, I made my dad pull a questionable u-turn so I could get some photos of this beautiful hotel and foliage. Thanks for putting up with me, fam.
Our airbnb, located in Erchie, was fittingly called the Casa Di Limone.It had a bright open feel with colorful retro touches.
The best part was access to a semi-private beach, where we spent our downtime.Short trips into town awarded us with everything we needed for delicious meals. I loved shopping at the local markets – everything was so fresh!
Many evenings, we made our own dinners and enjoyed the views.
Of course, we had plenty of local pizza too.
Our first big adventure was a boating tour that took us from Cetara to Capri. 
Along the way, we took in all the colorful beachfront towns like Atrani, Amalfi, Praiano and Positano. The pictures really don’t do them justice!
I could not get over the rich blue water – that color!After a swim, our tour guides recommended a sweet oceanfront restaurant. The menu was mainly seafood, but we were able to order a simple salad and spaghetti marinara.
After lunch, we were full and sleepy from the sun – time to head back! Our next big outing was a trip to Amalfi. After some espresso in Cetara, we caught a ferry. 
We spent some time wandering the touristy area, and of course stopped for gelato. Their chocolate gelato was incredible and naturally dairy-free! 
After checking out some cute shops we made our way up up up and away from the populated area.
It was a hot day, but the hike up Valle delle Ferriere was absolutely worth it.About 350 stairs later, we made it to Agricola Fore Porta, the sweetest hilltop restaurant!

Almost everything there was organic and grown fresh on the farm. We started off with lemon slushies, which were perfect after our long hike. With lots of vegan and vegetarian options, we were totally set. The lemon potato chips, lemon risotto, and fried zucchini flowers were all huge hits.  
They even offered us soy lattes before our trek continued. If you are ever in Amalfi, I highly recommend making the trip up – it was an amazing experience!
Our next big adventure was to Ravello. The drive through the wild winding roads was certainly worth it for the stunning views. 
There were two main attractions I couldn’t leave without seeing, starting with Villa Rufolo. 
The gardens, architecture, and views were so picturesque. It was quite peaceful to walk around after our long drive, and I especially loved all the foliage and bright flowers.
Nothing could prepare me for our next stop at the Villa Cimbrone Gardens. It felt like stepping into another world. And I know I’ve said this 100 times but: THE VIEWS!The views! An absolute must-see if you are ever in Ravello.
Somehow all these spots were within a 15 minute walk of each other, including our next destination: food! 
We made our way to Villa Maria, peeping their organic vegetable garden on the way. 
The restaurant overlooks the beautiful hills of Ravello.
I had heard amazing things about their food, and they even provided a vegetarian menu.
We began with cocktails and wine, of course! The “Villa Maria’s Garden” appetizer came highly recommended – all fresh from their garden.
For our main course, Zach and I both tried a pasta dish. I had the “Pasta with Potatoes and Lemon” which was so creamy, and Zach had the “Giant Spaghetti with 5 Tomatoes sauce.” 
And for dessert, my first ever vegan crème brûlée! This was honestly the most incredible meal of my life. At the end, my family all raved about it being a “once in a lifetime meal,” then I kid you not we went back two nights later to do it all over again. It was really that good. 
I’ll be dreaming of this meal and all the incredible sites for years to come. Until next time, Italy!

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About Allegra

I am an Italian-American dual citizen sharing all about my recent move from Portland, Oregon to Southern Italy. I hope to highlight the journey of finding a home in a new country, and inspire others to embark on their own adventures.