b'CoastsAMALFI TOWN, AMALFI COAST, ITALYAmalfi town sits on a rocky section of the famous Amalfi Coast, overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. Like its neighbors, Ravello, Minori, Atrani, and the ever-popular Positano, Amalfi is a perfect base to explore this spectacular southwest Italian coast. Wander the towns atmospheric alleys, stopping at the Museo della Carta (paper museum), the harbor, Mandingo Beach, and at little taverns for fresh scialatielli pasta, Tramonti wine, or lemon-flavored gelato. In the heart of the town, a set of steps leads up from the lively Piazza del Duomo to the Amalfi Cathedral with its bell tower, crypts, and verdant Cloister of Paradise courtyard. In front of the duomo, the fountain of SantAndrea is one of the towns distinctive landmarks. Walk up the hill to Torre dello Ziro (watchtower) or the Cimitero Monumentale (cemetery), where you can get unobstructed views of the towns colorful houses, cliffs, beach, and shiny blue sea. While a drive along the Amalfi Coast offers scenic vistas, for a unique perspective on this magnificent Mediterranean coastline, make sure you also hop on a boat tour that traverses this lovely shoreline (see cover). enchantingtravels.com/amalfiPHOTO: BOB KRIST/GETTY IMAGESAmalfi town20 \x1a BE ENCHANTED'