Villa " La Duchessa di Amalfi " and the little town of Conca dei Marini
Villa " La Duchessa di Amalfi" is situated in the town of Conca dei Marini, in the heart of the Amalfi Coast , UNESCO World Heritage Site , rich in history and scenic beauty in every corner of the winding coast.
The extraordinary complex of the Church of Santa Maria di Grado and the Conservatorio of St. Rose of Lima overlooking the scenery from the top of the village, famous throughout the world for its masterpiece of traditional pastries created by the patient hands of the Dominican Sisters : The Sfogliatella of Santa Rosa.
Traditions and religious rites of Conca dei Marini, from season to season are proposed with the events of the religious tradition of Palm Sunday , Holy Week , the festivities in honor of the patron Saint Anthony of Padua , the festival of Sfogliatella Santa Rosa in August and the opera concerts during the summer. Along its narrow streets, colorful from hibiscus and bougainvillea , you arrive to the extraordinary Belvedere in front of the Church of San Pancrazio Martyr, overhanging the sea like the prow of a ship to admire the panoramic views of the coast and the charmingly wonder of the cobalt blue sea .
Traditions and religious rites of Conca dei Marini, from season to season are proposed with the events of the religious tradition of Palm Sunday , Holy Week , the festivities in honor of the patron Saint Anthony of Padua , the festival of Sfogliatella Santa Rosa in August and the opera concerts during the summer. Along its narrow streets, colorful from hibiscus and bougainvillea , you arrive to the extraordinary Belvedere in front of the Church of San Pancrazio Martyr, overhanging the sea like the prow of a ship to admire thepanoramic views of the coast and the charmingly wonder of the cobalt blue sea .
Capo di Conca
Unmistakable , lies in the Tyrrhenian Sea , the picturesque promontory of Capo di Conca , which culminates with the ancient watchtower of the XVI century, called Saracen Tower or White Tower.
Amalfi lemon "Sfusato"
Along the road SS163, you can admire the picturesque location of countries, whose are from the upper part of the coast, sloping down to the sea . The charm of the nature of the site joins the patient work of man over the centuries: terraced land cultivated with vineyards, olive groves and lemon trees , which produce the famous Amalfi lemon "Sfusato" and the finest grapes for DOC wines of the Amalfi Coast.
Emerald Cave
Surprises do not end : the beautiful Emerald Cave, discovered accidentally in 1932 by a fisherman, takes its name from the reflection of the water illuminated by light entering from the opening of cave. A few meters down the road and here again came to the Villa " La Duchessa di Amalfi " from which to fully enjoy during your relaxing stay, an heritage thatremains unchanged over time , in a land shrouded by centuries of legends and myths
