Simona

Simona
A Windswept Oasis...

Location: Amalfi – Amalfi Coast
Villa: Sleeps 14.

DISTANCES:
Amalfi – Less than 1 mile
Ravello – 4 miles
Positano – 12 miles
Salemo – 16 miles
Sorrento – 19 miles
Pompei – 29 miles
Naples (Naples Int'l Airport) – 48 miles
Rome (Fiumicino Airport) – 191 miles

ACCOMMODATION
Beds & Baths: 7 BDR/7 BTH

Villa Simona is a modern, amenity-filled villa that hugs the picturesque Amalfi Coast. Relax amidst private terraced gardens and romantic verandas, then descend 200 rustic stone steps to various levels below the villa, where you can enjoy the loggia, private Jacuzzi tub, sauna, outdoor gym, and the private beach. Enjoy the best of both worlds on a sojourn that brings you to the very edge of the craggy shoreline—inside a stream-lined haven with an interior that pairs bright splashes of color with sleek black and white.

On the ground floor of the main villa, a private entrance gives you access to one queen bedroom and private bathroom. A spacious living room/dining area offers spectacular sea views, a full cocktail bar, and a professionally equipped kitchen. The first floor has four additional queen bedrooms with bathrooms (one with Jacuzzi tub). Just steps from the main entrance, an annex houses two queen suites with independent entrances. All bedrooms pamper guests with A/C, mini bar, satellite, plasma-screened TV, DVD player, phone, and high-speed Internet connection.

Villa Simona has local beach-side restaurants just a short, free water-taxi ride away. Parking is available on the road just outside the villa, however, there is also a parking garage in Amalfi (E22 per day). Villa Simona offers the perfect location—privacy and tranquility by the sea, yet easy access to the main road for day excursions. It's just a 5 minute drive to the center of Amalfi, 10 minutes to Ravello, and 25 minutes to picturesque Positano.

What to do along the Amalfi Coast
In addition to lovely beaches, Positano offers an abundance of cafes, shops, art galleries and restaurants. A scenic drive along the coastal road (SS145) takes visitors to Praiano, Amalfi and the spellbinding up-hill town of Ravello, with its incomparable belvedere. Other excursion possibilities include a boat trip to the islands, a visit to vibrant Napoli or Salerno, or an exploration of Pompeii and Herculaneum—the fascinating ruins of ancient cities destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in the 1st century A.D.

Contact Bravo Holiday Residences to arrange boat rentals and excursions.

Recommendations:

Restaurants

Chez Black
Via Del Brigantino 19, 84017 Positano Tel. 089875036/796
www.chezblack.it
One of the best Positano restaurants. You must try their Fiano Avellino and Mastro Bernardino wines. Do not forget to bring home their homemade Limoncello!

La Sponda (Hotel Le Sirenuse)
Tel. 089-875-066
www.lesirenuse.it
Marvelous view of Positano. Try the chocolate cake!

San Pietro
Via Laurito Tel. 089-875-455
The most romantic and elegant place in the Amalfi Coast!

Buca Di Bacco
Tel. 089-875-699
www.starnet.it/buca
Great for breakfast, lunch and aperitivo!

Lido Azzurro
Via Lungomare dei Cavalieri 5, 84011 Amalfi
This is the best restaurant on the Amalfi Coast!

La Conca Del Sogno
Nerano Tel. 0818-081-036
Located on a wonderful spot facing the island of Galli, this is a must stop while boating around the coast (also accessible by car).

Stores

Il Follaro (jewelry)
Piazza Duomo 21, 84011 Amalfi Tel. 089-873-191
www.italianjewels.it

Agri Cultura – Distilleria Amalfitana del Limoncino (spirits)
Piazza Duomo 16, Amalfi Tel. 089-872133

Arte e Gioielli (art & jewelry)
Via Pietro Capuano, 46, 84011 Amalfi Tel. 089-873-268

Services
If you are vacationing in Positano, please remember there is a great portage service for luggage and delivery:

Positano Porter
Piazza dei Mulini, 84017 Positano Tel. 089-875-310 (24 hour line: 334-30-78-371)
www.positanoporter.it