Hotel La Conca Azzurra, Amalfi Coast

About Hotel La Conca Azzurra

The characteristic Hotel La Conca Azzurra sits on one of the famous Amalfi Drive bends in an enviable position directly above the Emerald Grotto.

Taking advantage of its superb panoramic position on a coastal cliffside, each of the 17 spacious guest rooms has a large balcony with wonderful views over the sea and as far out as Capri. Fresh interiors are comprised of cool white-washed walls and tiled floors, and rooms are decorated with local Vietri ceramics.

The hotel's restaurant is well known for its excellent, regional seafood dishes that can be perfectly complemented by one of the bottles from the extensive wine collection of the owner's cantina. Even the olive oil has been specially produced for this restaurant.

Before dinner, take advantage of the magnificent views of the Mediterranean from the leafy restaurant terrace, where you can sit back with a refreshing drink and watch the sun set over the few remaining fishing boats. On the tranquil rocky beach, reached via a number of steps and a path, lies a private bathing platform for hotel guests. From here you can see the olive groves reaching the water's edge.

Signor Salvatore Criscuolo, whose family originally converted their home into this boutique hotel, has created a relaxed and informal atmosphere. The hotel's warm Amalfitana hospitality dates back to the 19th century, when the Grand Tour travellers passing by in carriages would stop off for refreshments. There is a painting displayed in the hotel depicting this very scene, and even today, those passing by may stop for a drink.

Due to its location, Citalia recommends car hire for visiting and exploring the nearby areas of Amalfi, Ravello Positano and Praiano.

Accommodation:

Rooms with bath or shower, television, minibar, hairdryer and safe.

Supplements (from):

Junior Suite £24. Twin for Sole Use £18. Half Board £24.

Dining Guide:

Conca Azzura
Offers local, seasonal cuisine and spectacular sea views.

Calajanara
Offers indoor or al fresco dining of fresh fish and Italian cuisine. The outdoor terrace is perfect for taking in the clifftop, panoramic views.

Art Shop Café
Serves snacks and refreshing drinks.

Facilities:

Restaurant.
Bar.
Lounge.
Panoramic terrace.
Craft shop.
Bathing platform (charges included, normally in use Jun-Sep).
Free parking.

Information:

The hotel has 17 air-conditioned rooms.
Transfer time from Naples airport: 2 hours.
Citalia does not accept children at this hotel.
Official Rating 4 Star.

About Amalfi Coast

Italy's most spectacular stretch of coastline with steep-stepped Positano, clinging to tall cliffs; Amalfi with its whitewashed villas, fisherman's dwellings, merchant town houses and luxury hotels that overlook sapphire coloured seas; and beautiful Ravello, whose lofty setting offers inspirational views.



AMALFI

Amalfi sits in the ravine of the Valle dei Mulini. Its churches, towers and arcaded houses are grouped together with attractive irregularity, rising above a small harbour. The town's Duomo dominates a long flight of steps and embraces a colourful piazza around which, and stretching to its seafront, narrow streets are interspersed with tempting pasta and pizza restaurants and lively cafes.



MAIORI

Maiori was founded during the Roman Empire when the fashion was for the aristocracy to have a villa by the coast. Today, it is the largest seaside resort on the Amalfi Coast, with a long promenade lined with beach bars and restaurants, and a long stretch of volcanic beach.



CONCA DEI MARINI

Close to Amalfi is Conca dei Marini, a town which is set on the promontory that looks to the left over a little natural inlet and to the right over the inlet of the Emerald Grotto.