Where to stop on Italy's west coast

Old Nov 29th, 2013, 05:21 PM
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Where to stop on Italy's west coast

We will be traveling from Canton Ticino in Switzerland to Piedmont in Italy researching family history. Once we leave Piedmont we planned to travel down the west coast of Italy stopping along the way. We will have about 10 days once we leave Piedmont. Wondering about some "must see" stops along the way down to the Amalfi Coast and any recommendations for inexpensive, clean, safe places to stay.
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Old Nov 29th, 2013, 05:48 PM
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From north to south:

Camogli
Portovenere
Porto San Stefano
Sperlonga

Have fun !
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Old Nov 29th, 2013, 05:54 PM
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And Gaeta and Finfa.
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Old Nov 30th, 2013, 02:00 AM
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...plus Genova, Lucca, Pisa, Volterra, Siena, Elba Island, Giglio Island, Tarquinia, Orvieto, Rome, Ponza Island, Ventotene Island....
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Old Nov 30th, 2013, 09:53 AM
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Prices may vary but we stayed in Sept 2013 at these west coast hotels and enjoyed the rooms and breakfast at each.

Santa Marinella- Hotel Isola about $90 E
Castiglioncello- Hotel Leopoldo about $90 E

San Vincenzo- Hotel was over $100 euro but on the beach

Livorno- Grand Hotel Palazzo was about $150 E but over the top gorgeous and our splurge.

We used Bookings.com and just booked one night prior to arrival and because you don't pay until you stay, you get some leeway if you want a different room or floor etc.
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Old Nov 30th, 2013, 02:07 PM
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Neckervd - that seems like a lot of stops for 10 days! Is that doable?

Snowgirls - thanks for the hotel tips! I will check them out and I like booking 1 night ahead, especially because we don't know where we are going to be!
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It's up to you to choose among them, google!
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Stayed here too, just outside of Luccas' walls ( cheaper) about 10 minute walk to ancient walls and. Cars have limited access and parking- that's kind of a theme in many places in Italy but we were cycling.


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Thanks so much! Great tips!
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Old Dec 5th, 2013, 01:49 PM
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Any suggestions for inexpensive hotels on the Amalfi Coast? Is there one town that might be close to Amalfi and Positano but less expensive than staying right in those towns?
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A great place and inexpensive town is Priano.I am having a senior moment and can not remember the name of the hotel we stayed at but it was cheap, beautifully run by very nice people with fabulous views from room terraces.
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It was recommeded by IRA who posts frequently and has already posted on this topic perhaps he will look in again and give you the name. If not I will try to remember and post again.

A town that we stayed in on a drive down to Calabria is Maretea. My husband and I loved the town.
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Hi
I just remembered the name of the hotel It is called
Le Sirene.

I highly recommend it, however there are many steps so if you have problems with climbing it may not be a good suggestion.
We loved the hotel and the town.
There was a really good restaurant in the town that the owners of the hotel recommended .It was so good we ate there twice. If you stay there I am sure they will give you the name
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Another vote for Praiano. I stayed for a week at Pellegrino Pension (also called Hotel Pellegrino) last May. Spectacular views, helpful friendly hosts, and a first class breakfast overlooking the sea. You can read more details about Praiano and Pellegrino Pension in my trip report, http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...alfi-coast.cfm
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Directly above Positano lies Nocelle, a very small and untouristy village with incomparable views. We used that as our AC base last year and the price was right.

We stayed here: http://www.casacuccaro.it/ but there were other lovely lodgings there as well. Plus two wonderful small restaurants.
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Fabulous! Thank you all for the wonderful tips! My research continues!
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It depends on how far you want to be from Amalfi, but Cetara has some fantastic restaurants, and we loved this b&b:
http://www.ilglicinebb.it/index.html

Above Camogli, I also loved http://www.larosabiancadiportofino.com/.

Both of these places are absolute steals for the view and hospitality.
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Another vote for Cetara! One of my favorite restaurants on the AC is in Cetara - Acquapazza!
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