5 Yachting Destinations To Discover
Few places in the world can rival the almost indescribable beauty of the Amalfi Coast, known as Costiera Amalfitana to locals. The 34-mile-long region spans the coastline on the northern coast of the Salerno Gulf on the Tyrrhenian Sea, located in the Province of Salerno of southern Italy. Accented by 500-foot-tall cliffs, dozens and dozens of endless white-sand beaches, and abundant charming seaside towns, the coastline offers an unprecedented appeal to discerning travelers. Here, SeaDream anchors in iconic destinations and ventures into colorful towns, providing an unsurpassed yachting experience highlighted by intimate discoveries ashore.
Amalfi, Italy
The island of Amalfi has a distinctive natural landscape and has been a familiar yachting playground for generations of adventurous, leisurely travelers. The town’s distinctive maze-like streets and alleys are lined with designer boutiques, seafood cafés, and bars offering the town’s signature limoncello liqueur, made from lemons grown on terraced gardens along the coastline. Amalfi enjoys the distinction of being one of four centuries-old maritime republics—including Genoa, Pisa, and Venice—and its strong military and robust trading power since the 9th century has influenced the city’s architecture, including the Piazza Duomo’s Romanesque Amalfi Cathedral, known for its sweeping 62-step staircase.
Positano, Italy
The celebrated writer John Steinbeck once said, “Positano bites deep. It is a dream place that isn’t quite real when you are there and becomes beckoningly real after you have gone.” One of the most charming villages along the UNESCO-awarded Amalfi Coast in Campania, Italy, Positano is perched on the face of a hill and winds down toward the sea. Besides the incredibly romantic atmosphere, the seaside retreat offers excellent shopping, beautiful beaches, and secluded hiking trails.
Sorrento, Italy
Perched on a cliff overlooking the Sorrentine coast and set amid fragrant gardens of orange and lemon trees, Sorrento, quite simply, enchants. Looking out toward the Bay of Naples, the town boasts incomparable views of the sea and mighty Mt. Vesuvius. The Old Town’s narrow, cobblestone streets lead to lovely cafés boasting abundant fresh seafood and traditional spaghetti alle vongole, market stalls and boutiques, and ancient buildings and monuments. For the more active, the nearby Punta Campanella Natural Maritime Reserve provides scuba and snorkeling opportunities. Kayakers can paddle to nearby Leranto Bay, where hiking opportunities among olive groves abound.
Capri, Italy
Tucked in the Gulf of Naples, the luxurious island of Capri is defined by its breathtaking landscapes and upscale beach resorts, sitting pretty on the picturesque beaches of the Marina Grande and Marina Piccola harbors. Besides upscale boutiques and abundant seafood cafés, the island has so much to offer including the famous Grotta Azzurra, Villa Jovis, Giardini di Augusto, Certosa di San Giacomo, Villa San Michele di Axel Munthe, and the uniquely shaped Faraglioni Rocks. The village of Anacapri, located high on the hills to the west, offers ample opportunity to take in museums and art galleries, and visitors can continue up to Mt. Solero, the island’s highest point, for breathtaking views. Ascend the infamous 921 Phoenician Steps, linking the port of Marina Grande with Anacapri, which for thousands of years provided the only means of reaching the village before the carriageway was completed in 1874.
Ponza, Italy
Part of the Pontine Islands, an archipelago that includes Ventotene and Palmarola, Ponza is one of Italy’s best-kept secrets. Its multicolored homes, crystalline sea, and dramatic cliffs make it one of the prettiest islands in all of Italy and one of the most idyllic yachting destinations.
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