Amalfi is a beautiful and busy town. On the coast is has a history of being a maritime power, and paper making. It is a town with many festivals.  You will enjoy your stay. 

Today it still has a very busy harbor.

We happened upon the Festival of San Andreas by accident.  This was one of the highlights of our trip. Each year on the 27th of June, “This date is remembered for a miracle of Sant’ Andrea that occurred in 1544, when the people of Amalfi prayed to their saint to protect them from an attack of the feared Barbarossa pirates. When the town was saved from the attack by a sudden and terrible sea storm, the Amalfitans celebrated it as a miracle of Sant’ Andrea.” (From Charming Italy, bu Laura Thayer. http://www.charmngitaly.com ) 

Little did we know hen we sat down that we would be in the middle of the festa.  In Italy it is normal for one of have the table for as long as you want it.  Our views were amazing. 

Soon it became quite crowded and as the sun began to set, the procession began,

The parade went through most all of the town.

 

Below you see people heading out on to the pier to watch the fireworks as darkness came.

 

 

 

A fisherman brings in his catch below.

A tall ship came in for the celebration.

The duomo the next morning.

The paper museum makes a nice stop on the way to the hill trails that take you to Ravello and other towns.

Sample of the paper available at the museum. 

And do not forget lemons, limone è importate !! Limoncello right? 

 

Walking up the hills in Amalfi. 

 

A great site for more info on Amalfi is.  http://www.ciaoamalfi.com.   Laura Thayer writes a blog on the town and surrounding  area.  Well worth checking it out.