🌍 General Location

• Region: Campania

• Province: Salerno

• Length: Approximately 50 kilometers (30 miles)

• Coordinates: Between Positano (west) and Vietri sul Mare (east)

🏞️ Geographic Features

1. Cliffside Terrain

• The coastline is characterized by steep, rugged cliffs plunging dramatically into the sea.

• Villages and towns are built into the cliffs, creating a unique vertical urban layout.

2. Lattari Mountains

• The Monti Lattari mountain range forms the backbone of the Amalfi Coast.

• Peaks like Monte San Michele reach over 1,400 meters (4,593 feet), offering panoramic views.

• These mountains provide the dramatic topography and microclimate of the region.

3. Terraced Slopes

• Due to the steep landscape, locals have created agricultural terraces for growing lemons, grapes, and olives.

• These terraces are supported by ancient stone walls and are a key part of the coast's cultural landscape.

4. Coastal Inlets and Beaches

• The coastline is indented with small inlets, grottoes, and pebble beaches.

• Notable beaches include Spiaggia Grande in Positano and Marina Grande in Amalfi.

🏘️ Major Towns

• Positano: Known for its vertical layout, chic boutiques, and colorful buildings.

• Amalfi: A historic maritime republic with the iconic Amalfi Cathedral.

• Ravello: Located higher in the hills, famous for gardens and music festivals.

• Vietri sul Mare: Known for its ceramics and marks the eastern gateway to the coast.

🌿 Climate & Ecosystem

• Mediterranean climate: Hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

• Flora includes lemon trees (notably for limoncello), olive groves, and Mediterranean scrub.

• Fauna includes coastal birds, lizards, and marine species.

🌐 UNESCO World Heritage Site

• The Amalfi Coast was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 for its outstanding cultural landscape blending natural beauty with human ingenuity.