residence sunset boulevard apartment on the sea

Description from the owner

The residence sunset boulevard apartment's ( with six beds available ) will concern a first floor seafront renewed apartment in a recently restyled residence, air conditioner available in each room, composed by two double bedrooms, bathroom, open space - American kitchen - dining room ( all housewares and wash-machine included ), with a brand new very comfortable double divanbed as two extra beds, with sea view balcony, large sea front terrace for solarium, breakfast, warm/cold shower, relax on the sea of Maiori, in the heart of the Divine Amalfi Coast. Private Garage downstairs the residence. Free touristic assistance.

Additional Location Information

Beyond the recognition of poets, artists
and travellers from all over the world, it is this
uniqueness, this evident sense of the power of
nature over man, which has given this coast
world-wide recognition. Throughout the world
the UNESCO World Heritage sites total just
over 800. Since 1977 the Amalfi Coast (the
southern slope of the peninsula that divides
the bays of Naples and Salerno) is one of
them. It is considered an exceptional example
of Mediterranean landscape, with scenery of
great natural, cultural and historic value.
The Statale 163 road winds its way up and
down the coastline along one of the most
striking and spectacular routes in Italy. The
road, hewn out of the bare rock, twists
through vineyards and olive and citrus groves,
as it follows the sinuous shape of the cliffs,
hugging the coastline and connecting each enchanting
little village like pearls on a string.
Elegant and simple, beautiful and hospitable,
today Positano is a major international tourist
destination. Archaeological remains found
here a few years ago suggest that it has been inhabited
since Palaeolithic times: if in the past it
was only a series of caves, from the second
half of the last century it began its ascent to
celebrity status. Everything here is bewitching:
nature, cuisine, entertainment, shopping…
Nestled in a small discreet basin, Positano
shows its unique feature to those visitors who
arrive from the sea: a charming cascade of
white and coloured cottages spilling down the
ridge. Like a nativity scene set on the side of a
mountain. From the cliff top down to the
coast a picturesque cascade of windows and
balconies, flower-clad pergolas, terraces and
gardens, slopes down to the beach, traversed
by the typical scalinatelle, stairs carved into the
rock face.
Opposite its bay lie some small but nonetheless
famous rocks: Li Galli, which, according
to legend, was the home of the mythical sirens,
fascinating and monstrous enchantresses, halfwomen,
half-fish. Those who love religious
mysteries will find the mountain of Montepertuso,
above Positano, an interesting puzzle:
The gigantic hole that pierces its peak is said to
be a fingerprint made by the Virgin Mary when
the devil challenged her to cross it.
Without exaggeration, Furore is an outburst of
emotion. Visiting this fjord is an unmissable
experience! Its name (‘fury’) is a clue to its nature:
a terrifying and fascinating precipice,
unassailable by armies arriving from the land
but not by the violence of the waves, whose
roar is amplified by the steep faces of the
fjord. The fjord is breathtakingly steep and its
sight involves the senses in that horrifying and
exciting state of mind that philosophers and
poets call horror vacui, or fear of empty
spaces.
Those who prefer the intimacy of a fishing village
to glitz and glamour will find their haven
in neighbouring Praiano, at the heart of this
coastline. Though a quiet village, it is wellequipped
for tourists, with a delightful small
marina and a beach lapped by an intensely and
invitingly blue sea. And it was in this very village
that the ancient doges of the nearby powerful
Republic of Amalfi spent their holidays.
Picturesque Conca dei Marini, a tranquil and
tasteful little town clings to the rocky mountain
face, basking in the coastal sunshine, observed
by a splendid five century-old Saracen
tower. But the real jewel of this area is the
Emerald Grotto, which offers an amazing
spectacle of stalactites and stalagmites against
the magical background of waters glowing
with the colour and fire of it precious namesake.
Gourmets and gluttons will also be interested
to know that in this town, in mid 18th
century, the skilful nuns of the Convent of
Santa Rosa invented the ultimate Neapolitan
pastry, the “sfogliatella”. The original version
of this puff pastry had a meltingly creamy centre
made of ricotta and candied fruit with sour
black cherry jam.
During the Middle Ages Amalfi was a glorious
Republic whose ships sailed the Mediter-
ranean, successfully trading with peoples of
different cultures and religions. Now those
swift craft no longer exist, but those sailors
and merchants handed down to their descendants
their spirit of communication and openness
towards other peoples. And their descendants
have become discerning and very welcoming
hosts, turning their town into one of
the most famous seaside resorts in Italy. Amalfi
is appreciated for its incomparable beauty,
mild climate, gastronomy, and important monuments
such as the Duomo, where the miraculous
remains of one of the Apostles of
Christ, the fisherman Andrew (Peter’s brother),
are venerated.
Tiny, charming Atrani typifies the vertiginous
beauty of the Divine Coast landscape, which
has villages like this squeezed into narrow
spaces at the mouth of the few valleys, intriguing
pathways notched into the cliffs, thin
sheets like tiny scars in the rock, or steps
climbing vertically above the sea. A narcissist
admiring its own reflection below in caves and
gorges.
Bedecked with flowers, trees and exotic plants,
Ravello is a flowering terrace overlooking the
sea and the coastline all the way to Paestum, its
height giving everything below a dream-like
quality. An aristocratic jewel, renowned for its
Arabic-Sicilian architecture; for its history, testified
by its splendid buildings, and for its music.
Every summer its world-famous Festival,
dedicated to the memory of the mighty Wagner,
who stayed here, attracts crowds of music
lovers.
Set among woods of chestnut, oak and ilex
trees, the tranquil and hospitable town of Scala
is a popular holiday resort. One of its illustrious
sons is brother Gerardo Sasso, who
founded the powerful and still extant Order of
Malta.
Minori, with its pretty little beach, offers visitors
interested in Roman antiquities a well-preserved
villa. In particularly good condition are
the thermal plant and the plumbing and heating
systems, which demonstrate the skill and
knowledge of Roman architects. Surrounded
by scented gardens and terraced citrus groves,
and built in the shape of an amphitheatre at the
end of a valley, the coastal town of Maiori has
a larger beach of very fine sand, and is particularly
appreciated by tourists as a seaside resort.
The municipality of Tramonti, which was
founded in Roman times, is well worth exploring.
Set among the mountains, it comprises no
less than thirteen villages, scattered amidst
vineyards and chestnut woods, and the familiar
lemon groves of the coast. In Cetara, a picturesque
fishing village, with a tiny beach protected
by an elegant Saracen tower, the atmosphere
is simple and homely, with the slow and
reassuring rhythm of bygone times. Visitors to
Vietri will find a pretty town, another picturesque
nativity scene of this Divine Coast, its
immaculate cottages a white cascade pouring
down to the sea, but above all visitors will be
fascinated by the remarkable production of ceramics,
an art which here had already reached
high levels of refinement in pre-Roman times,
and which is exported worldwide.
Finally, if one of the main attractions of the
Amalfi Coast is the contrast between the
rugged mountains and the sea with its myriad
brilliant hues, it is between the mountains and
the lush vegetation that visitors discover the
last town in this enchanted land, Cava dei Tirreni.
The porticos of its medieval city centre
are unique throughout Southern Italy. It also
contains one of most precious Benedictine
monasteries in the world, rich in artistic treasures,
relics, codes, parchments and miniatures.
The divine Amalfi Coast has thousands of resources,
qualities and talents, which ensure a
pleasant stay and an unforgettable discovery
experience for the tourist. You will find it an
enjoyable and joyful experience: a treat not only
for your eyes, heart and palate, but also for
your mind and your spirit.
MAIORI
How to get there
By car
Motorway A3 Naples - Salerno, Vietri sul Mare exit,
then S. S. 163 Amalfitana to the Amalfi Coast;
or Nocera - Pagani exit, then to Valico di Chiunzi,
to the Amalfi Coast
By train
Railway, stations of Salerno and Vietri sul Mare
Bus service
Daily connections to Naples and Salerno
By sea
From Naples, Molo Beverello: hydrofoils to the
Sorrento Peninsula - Positano - Amalfi: Metrò del
Mare (the sea metro, infoline - Tel. 199.600.700;
www.metrodelmare.com); Linee Marittime
Partenopee (infoline - Tel. 081.704.19.11;
www.consorziolmp.it)
From Salerno, p.za della Concordia: ferries and
hydrofoils to the Amalfi Coast - Capri - Sorrento:
Linee Marittime Salernitane (infoline -
Tel. 089.234.892)
From Amalfi: ferries and hydrofoils to Minori - Amalfi -
Positano - Sorrento: Tra. Vel. Mar. (infoline -
Tel. 089.872.950

Location Type Away from it all, Beach, Other

Rental fees

Additional notes from owner

Cleaning fee is Euro 50 weekly charged

What Past Guests Are Saying

• Yuval S
  Tel Aviv

  Great apartment in lovely Maiori

  Left on 04/08/2013 for a stay in March 2013
  
  

  Maiori is a pleasant town close to amalfi. It’s not as touristic as amalfi & is perfect for families.
  Upon arrival we were greeted by Max the apartment owner. Max’s warm welcome & hospitality made us feel more like visiting a close friend rather then renting a resort apartment.
  Max is not only happy to assist you in every aspect of your vacation, but will also be happy to personaly show you (if you’re interested) the hidden treasures of the area – a local Limoncello factory, a family vineyard and mozzarella dairy.
  
  Pro: The aparetment is perfect for families - each room has a balcony watching the sea & the promenade.
  The kitchen is well equiped for cooking. There's even a washing machine which allowed us to return home with less clothes to wash.
  
  Con: Wifi is a bit weak in the apartment. Lack of bath tub makes washing your young children a bit challenging.
  
  If planning to travel all around the area (Pompei, Naples, Capri) Sorrento might offer a better home base, but if you're interested in staying in one of amalfi's coastal towns, Maiori is perfect.

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  Recommended for: Families w children

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