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Atrani may be just one of the many stunning towns located along the Amalfi Coast but it is certainly one of the absolute loveliest – and that's saying something! It is made up of a tangle of little roads, a cluster of buildings, steep and romantic flights of steps, pretty little gardens, all perched on a cliff face high above the glittering waters of the sea. The smallest town in the whole of the Southern Italy, it is a perfectly formed little gem that is a must-see. Take a look at our villas on the Amalfi Coast and set aside some time to wander around this truly beautiful place.

If we're talking about the Amalfi Coast, we can't skip out on talking about the beaches – I mean, obviously, right? It is the most famous coastline in Italy, after all! There are some extraordinary beaches in the area and if you have found a vacation rental on the Amalfi Coast, you'll be spoiled for choice. However, two of the most beautiful of all have to be the beaches of Praiano.

Located smack in the middle of the Amalfi Coast, between the most famous towns of Positano and Amalfi, is the lesser-known and beautiful village of Praiano. A fashionable and lovely seaside resort, it was once the favoured summer residence of the powerful Doges of the Maritime Republic of Amalfi and now attracts a wide range of visitors from all around the world. Laid-back and friendly, it is a beautiful place that still retains the feeling of a quiet seaside village but boasts plenty of stylish restaurants, cafes, bars and shops to choose from. Come try the local dishes and sample regional wines while taking in the town's incredible views or sip coffee as you enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the place.

The Amalfi Coast is a stunning part of Italy that many dream of visiting. One of the most immediate draws are the intense colours of the sea, sky, beaches and buildings. The bright blues, reds, shining whites and golden hues of sand, terracotta tiles, crystalline water, lush cliffs, citrus groves and whitewashed walls burn themselves into ones memory and make the area utterly unforgettable.

Finally come and see it for yourself and browse our incredible selection of villas on the Amalfi Coast.

One especially colourful and memorable town on the Amalfi Coast is the little gem of Vietri sul Mare. Set on the cliff-side above the swirling sea, it is a charming small town that has been famous for ceramic production since the 15th century and is adorned by brightly painted tiles, murals and more all throughout the streets.

The Castel San Pietro is an incredible fortress located on a hill in a strategic and historically important position in the city of Verona. If you are exploring the area and have chosen the perfect villa in Verona for you and yours, then make sure to stop by and take in the wonderful vista that it presents and the magnificent views over Verona that it offers.

The pretty town of Pordenone is the main comune of the province of Pordenone in the northeastern Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Settlements have dotted the surrounding area since the time of the Romans but the town of Pordenone itself was not actually established until during the Middle Ages, when it was founded as a port town on the Noncello river. In fact, the town's very name comes from the Latin Portus Naonis, meaning “port on the Noncello River”.

Like the rest of Italy, the town passed through plenty of different hands and rules throughout the ages and by the 13th century, it came into the possession of the Habsburg family. It flourished over the next few decades and gained city status in 1314. In the 16th century, it came under the rule of the Republic of Venice and a new port was built in town. Annexed to Italy in 1866, the town further flourished under industrialisation and though the failure of the cotton sector threatened the town's prosperity in the early 20th century, the raising of local firm Zanussi to the status of a world giant of household appliances after WWII helped stabilise the economic situation. In 1968, the city became the capital of the province of the same name.