Scala Holidays

Scala delivers on all the expectations of an Amalfi hilltop setting, and then some. Think family-run ristorantes, baroque churches and a view that has to been seen to be believed. Indulge in local delicacies or, even better, try to make them yourself – there's no truer hands-on Italian experience than that.

There are a couple of sand-and-shingle shorefronts just a short drive away. To stay true to the secluded vibe, pop to Minori, where a dreamy quiet bay awaits. For a livelier jaunt, the Marina Grande is a buzzing beach hotspot with a vibrant promenade and choice of al fresco eateries.

Scala's 12-century Duomo of San Lorenzo cathedral pulls in a crowd, all eager to see its Romanesque medieval magic and impressive mosaic floors. The crumbling Basilica of St Eustachio, meanwhile, shows off a sparkling sea view that's not to be missed.

If you fancy more of that Medieval vibe, visit the nearby Ravello to grab a glimpse of the towering Duomo. And Amalfi isn't much further, at just a 15-minute drive away, with its own 9th-century cathedral – not to mention a glorious rainbow stack of houses.