Praiano

Praiano is set like a diamond in an enchanting location,  nestled among the beautiful inlets of the breathtaking Amalfi Coast,  a mere seven kilometres from Positano and 6 kilometres from Amalfi.
Once an ancient fishing village,  today it is a prestigious seaside resort.
Praiano, known for its fine climate and excellent facilities presents itself to the sea as a cascade of white houses on a green,  flowering slope.
To the west,  the village of Vettica Maggiore is a charming site for a seaside sojourn.
An old local adage says: "Chi vuol vivere sano,  la mane a Vettica,  la sera a a Praiano".
The prescription is  clear: for a healthy life, morning hours must be spent in Vettica nad evenings in Praiano.  Here you will find the secrets of local vitality love of life.
The coastal towers,  dramatic symbols of the past,  are characterics of Praiano, one of the most famous resorts of the Amalfi coast.
It is a favour destination for visitors who love to enjoy nature in all its original splendour.
Praiano,  originally known as Plagium or Pelagium,  was once the holiday resort of the Amalfitan Doges.
Today it may lack the splendour of Medieval nobility,  but it has maintained its timeless charm as a small fishing village perched on the cliffs between its more famous neighbours,  Positano and Amalfi.
For its defence a tower was built by Charles I of Anjou.
Praiano's local economy was built upon the products,  the first is the production of silk, and its use by the local women in the manufacture of handmade  articles for clothing.  In past centuries silk and thin,  fine yarn was turned white and worked by the women of the town and the popularity of this fabric helped the town flourish.
The coral fishing industry was no less lucrative,  and the men collected coral from the sea and fashioned it into beautiful jewelry, among other things.
Both historically and architecturally,  the most important building today in Praiano is the Church of Saint Luke the Evangelist,  which also holds this saint remains.