Praiano; Photos, Map & Tourist Information.
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Praiano Town & Coast
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| Chiesa di San Gennaro | Praiano; Piazza San Gennaro |
Praiano (in Roman times "Pelagium") lies between the larger and far busier towns of Positano (7km) and Amalfi (6km). Dominating the coastal side (Vettica Maggiore) with its majolica cupola is the Chiesa di San Gennaro (1589-1602) also known as with in front the Piazza San Gennaro open to the sea where in early August each year is the location of a candle light festival the Luminaria in honour of San Domenico. Other sites include the Chiesa di San Luca Evangelista (1589)(named after the Saint who's remains it still holds) which has a beautiful majolica floor (1789) and 16th century artworks. The Dominican Church of Santa Maria del Castro (1599) on Monte S.Angelo has an adjoining Convent also dedicated to San Domenico.
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| Praiano Inland | Torre a Mare |
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| Marina di Praia | Via Terramare |
To the east of Praiano's centre, along Via Roma (SS163 "Costiera Amalfitana"), is an area with hotels and restaurants with terraces overlooking the coast line and the Torre a Mare. Down steep steps you will find the Marina di Praia; don't expect Positano glitz but there is boat hire and a small beach. Adjoining and hugging the waters edge is Via Terramare with a small number of restaurants and bars (some literally built into the cliff face). It may be less well known than its famous neighbours but you will compensated with a far more affordable experience in Praiano and regular buses along the coast make this an ideal central location.
Other Towns on the Amalfi Coast
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| Maori Town | Maori Beach |
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| Minori | Cetara |
As you follow the Amalfi Coast east from Amalfi, in the direction of Salerno, the general feel and balance of tourism becomes less international and more Italian. Maiori (in Roman times Reginna Major) doesn't have the dramatic (nestled into the coastline) feel of Amalfi or Positano but compensates with the longest beach on the Amalfi Coast. Its set as a location for Italian films by Roberto Rosselini in the 40/50s, raised its prominence in the domestic market and it still holds an annual "Rossellini film festival" competition. Between lies Maori (Reginna Minor) which has the remains of a Roman (holiday) villa. Further (along a less aesthetically appealing but just as winding stretch of the coast road) lies Cetara ("Cetaria" tuna) an active fishing port but with its own beach area with cafes and bars.