Guide to Praiano: the Village of Sunsets and the True Spirit of the Coast

Praiano is a picturesque town situated between Positano and Conca dei Marini, and served as the summer residence of the Amalfi Doges during the era of the Maritime Republic of Amalfi; it is considered the heart of the Amalfi Coast.

The houses of Praiano are built at the foot of Monte Tre Pizzi and stretch down to the beach at Marina di Praia.

Nestled amongst rocky ridges, this natural harbour, used since the times of ancient Pelagianum (the ancient name of Praiano), is watched over from above by the Torre a Mare, a medieval watchtower.

Surrounded by the typical flora of the Mediterranean scrubland amidst the striking cliffs that rise up from the sea, in addition to its scenic and architectural beauty, Praiano offers excellent tourist and catering facilities.

Interesting facts:
A typical feature of Praiano are the distinctive votive shrines, small chapels built from majolica tiles or frescoed onto the plaster of the walls, bearing witness to popular religious devotion.

What to visit
Cala della Gavitella and Fontana dell’Altare Cala della Gavitella, thanks to its unique west-facing position with views of Positano, Capri and the Isola dei Galli, is the only beach on the Amalfi Coast bathed in sunlight from dawn to dusk.

Near the beach is the famous Fontana dell’Altare, a natural pool carved out of a cave.

Africana and Suppraiano Caves
The Africana Caves and Suppraiano Caves are fascinating natural caverns accessible by sea via boat trips departing from the beach at Marina di Praia.