Fascinating myths and ancient history run deep throughout this captivating region and it’s easy to take a step back in time from our villas on the Sorrentine peninsular along dramatic Amalfi coastline, where sirens are said to have lured fisherman to their deaths on the rocks of Li Galli. Wander the famed archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, devastated by the eruptions of Mount Vesuvius and frozen in time under a blanket of volcanic ash and pumice. This poignant reminder of destruction is a stark contrast to the Duomo - or cathedral - of Sorrento, the impressive façade and magnificent, ornate interior of which is a celebration of creation.

For food lovers a holiday to our Amalfi Coast villas provides many opportunities for indulgence. The rich waters serve up seafood fresh from the port to your plate - try the Marina Grande at Positano and the Marina Piccola at Sorrento for a beautiful backdrop to a delicious meal. The local speciality - Gnocchi alla Sorrentina - is a simple yet delicious dish of potato dumplings in tomato and mozzarella sauce. Menus brim with other Italian favourites, including numerous varieties of pasta and gelati in every flavour imaginable, while nearby Naples is renowned as the home of pizza. If you fancy a tipple, Limoncello is produced on the Amalfi Coast, from enormous Amalfi lemons.

Our Amalfi Coast villas will undoubtedly provide an unforgettable holiday, it’s natural therefore that you would want a memento to treasure. In Sorrento you’ll find a wealth of shops perfect for a pleasant browse… Choose from a selection of fine lace and leather sandals, while a bottle of the region’s tangy Limoncello will let you savour the taste of Italy from home. You’ll also find a number of fashion boutiques and designer labels both here and in nearby Positano – a postcard-perfect, chic cliffside town that is truly spellbinding and teeming with stylish shops to tempt you.

Discover cliff-backed beaches of attractive, dark sand on the Sorrentine peninsular from our stunning Amalfi Coast villas - the perfect spot to spend a lazy day with vibrant towns above and the sea stretching out to the islands beyond. While you can find a couple of small beaches around Sorrento and Positano, further along the coast you’ll find a long stretch of pristine sand at Mairori, blessed with calm waters and watersports for the more energetic among us. Anyone feeling particularly adventurous may even choose to hire a boat - the only way to reach some of the inaccessible yet beautiful coves - wonderful, secluded places to enjoy one of the region’s famed sunsets.

• Take a short trip on the ferry or hydrofoil and find yourself on the beautiful island of Capri

• Savour the cool creaminess of a delicious gelato ice cream in Sorrento

• The natural wonder of Mount Vesuvius is an awe-inspiring must-see

• Take a boat from Sorrento to Positano to marvel at the glorious coastline and colourful, cliff-edge town

• Visit Amalfi with its impressive Duomo and haunting sea caves