Pastel villages cling to the cliffs of Positano, Amalfi and Ravello, and nearly every terrace faces the sea. Life here moves slowly: an espresso at sunrise, a leisurely lunch that stretches into the afternoon, a walk through gardens perfumed with lemon blossom.
Where you stay shapes the trip. Positano puts the beach and the boutiques at the foot of your stairs; Ravello sits high above the sea and grows quiet once the day visitors leave; Amalfi town, between the two, is the handiest base for ferries along the coast.
