Hotel California

City: Positano
Region: Campania

This is our “Home away from Home” on the Amalfi Coast of Bella Italia. We have stayed there 20 Times over the last 26 years and 14 members of our family and many friends have joined us there.

This small and beautiful hotel is truly family run and has been since 1968 when the Cinque family converted it from a 17th century palazzo.

We have always been treated as part of the family and consider ourselves that way. The included colazione is delicious and several years ago the family opened a chic high end Ristorante, “Don Giovanni” on their picturesque terrace overlook the sea. The hotel is quite popular and there are just 16 rooms, most with sea view terraces, so reservations during peak season must be made very well in advance.

About the Region:

Campania is a region that captures the very essence of southern Italy with its vibrant cities, breathtaking coastlines, ancient ruins, and unforgettable food. Home to Naples, the birthplace of pizza, Campania’s cuisine alone is worth the journey. Here, you’ll taste the creamiest buffalo mozzarella, fresh seafood, and classic Neapolitan pizza straight from wood-fired ovens, all with views of Mount Vesuvius in the background.

Beyond Naples, Campania offers treasures like the Amalfi Coast, where pastel-colored villages cling to dramatic cliffs above the glittering Tyrrhenian Sea. Drive or ferry along this famous coast to visit towns such as Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello, each with stunning vistas, lemon groves, and luxurious yet laid-back charm.

History lovers will be in awe of Pompeii and Herculaneum, frozen in time by Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 AD, allowing you to walk Roman streets and see ancient frescoes and mosaics as if they were painted yesterday.

Off the coast, the island of Capri awaits with its glamorous atmosphere, designer boutiques, and natural wonders like the Blue Grotto. Inland, explore the royal palace of Caserta, often called Italy’s Versailles, with its sprawling gardens and fountains.

What makes Campania special is its passion and warmth. Life here is lived with intensity – from the bustle of Naples’ narrow streets to quiet Amalfi sunsets over the sea. Visiting Campania is not just a trip; it’s an immersion in the joyful, flavorful, and dramatic heart of Italy.

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