January 4th, 2017
Summer Travel, Conca dei Marini, Italy, Amalfi Coast, Hotel Belvedere, What Are You Waiting For? Costiera Amalfitana e Bella
Concai dei Marini is located in south western Italy. It is on the hilly coast, between Amalfi and Furore. In the Middle Ages it was trading base of the Republic of Amalfi.
An this is from the same angle the above photo was taken many years ago.
We were traveling from Terracina where we had spent a great week-end. If you want to check that post click on September, 2016 and scroll down to the 6. Driving in the Costa Amalfitana is an experience. The driver will not be able to do any sight seeing. It is a drive where the driver has to drive. We did it but my friend, Judith, had done it plenty of times.
We arrived at Hotel Belvedere, located at Via Smeraldo, 19, 84010. This hotel offers all rooms looking towards the Tyrrhenian Sea. I had already been in touch with the Manager and Owner Mr. Antonio Barbero. My friends have been staying there for a long time so it was like coming home. Their website is http://www.belvederehotel.it.
The inside of the hotel was comfortable and every day at 7 p.m. we would meet in the lobby for a little drink before dinner.
The Belvedere has a salt water pool….and yes they have elevators or plenty of steps for those who want to keep in shape after all the dining and wining.
The views from Hotel Belvedere are spectacular. We met people that have been going there for so many years at the same time. August is a big vacation month for Europeans.
In the mornings we would sit on the terrace overlooking those amazing views and soon the sea would be filled with boats and yatchs of all sizes.
And Giuseppe, the Maitre d’ was always there to welcome us breakfast, lunch and dinner.
It seems like everywhere we went in Italy there were fireworks, a celebration! Same thing happened in Conca dei Marini where the boat parade and fireworks began early in the evening.
Jumping into the Tyrrhenian Sea was an experience. Looking at the rocks under the water….I was freaking out, but peer pressure won and I jumped just like everyone else.
Food is coming next….
Concai Dei Marini “For the Amalfi people who go to paradise, the Day of Judgement will be a day like any other day.” Italian Writer, Renato Fucini
Ciao
Tags: Conca dei Marini, Hotel Accommodation in Conca dei Marini, Hotel Belvedere, Italian Vacation, Italy, Summer Italian Vacation, Summer Travel, The Amalfi Coast, Travel Italy, Vacationing in the Amalfi Coast, Vacationing in the Costiera Amalfitana
