Casa Angelina (Praiano/Positano)
Amalfi Coast - Sorrento - Positano, Italy
4 km from Positano - with daily complimentary shuttle service to & from Positano
Casa Angelina offers the luxury and comforts of a five star hotel in a charming and artistic atmosphere. Perched on a cliff overlooking the ocean, the hotel offers everything for those who love the sea and seek tranquillity. Praiano is a small town located on the Amalfi Coast in Campania, between Amalfi and Positano. It is spread out over a long stretch of coastline and has a small and picturesque harbor, Marina di Praia.
Praiano one of the most precious and refined tourist resort of the Amalfi coast, like a diamond is set in the most beautiful inlet, in the center between Positano and Amalfi. Praiano offers a sublime view, in fact it is possible to admire the beautiful ring of Lattari mountains, which surrounds Positano and the visitor‘s gaze is rapt by the archipelago of Sirenuse (Li Galli Islands) and the magnificent and powerful island of Capri.
Praiano has very old origins, even preceding the Republic of Amalfi. Since the first century, rich villas, belonging to imperor powers, were to emperors and rich roman people disposition. The village is really old and this is testified by the origin of the his name: Pelagianum ( which means open sea in Latin),later changed in Plagianum and finally Praiano. In the centre of the village, in a view point, is located the most important church of Praiano, in honor of the patron saint, St Luke Evangelist. The church was built in 1588 and is characterized by majolic art, in traditional Amalfi style; it has a simple and white facade, attuned to the surrounding environment.
The south part of Praiano goes over Marina di Praia, the only landing place of the old Plagianum, with a beach dug between two high walls of rocks, at the opening of the rough gorge of Praia. Nowadays Marina di Praia is an appreciate and organized seaside resort. It is possible to reach other villages of the Amalfi coast through brief boat excursions. The picturesque Grottos of Suppraiano and African Grotto constitute an inevitable destination for every tourist. Private tours by boat during the day and at night, or trough a shuttle boat, are organized from this wonderful beach to arrive in the fascinating small beaches or mortises full of sun of the Amalfi coast and it is also possible to rent rowing or motor boats, canoes, pedalos, ligurian fishing boats and rubber dinghies. Unlike all the other villages of Amalfi, is a firm and unaltered tradition. Every morning fishermen sell their catch to people who desire to taste the real products of the sea. In restaurants it is possible to taste dishes of fish, prepared according to the old tradition recipes.Between the local products it is impossible not to taste the famous limoncello, the spirit obtained by the unique lemons of the Amalfi coast, and it also difficult also not to try the liquor obtained by the fennel, laurel and mandarin and the delicious limoncello-flavored babà.
Casa Angelina features 38 rooms and 1 junior suite offering beautiful ocean view and furnished in simple elegance.
All rooms equipped with:
Satellite & Pay TV
Interactive digital system
LCD TV
Direct telephone
Safe
Minibar
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Bath and shower combo
Free Wi-Fi internet connection
Nespresso Machine and courtesy notebook (Relaxing Room category onwards)
Our fitness center is fully equipped with state-of-the-art Technogym equipment with LCD TV screens.Whether you decide to go for an energetic run on the tapis-roullant, a swim in the indoor heated pool under a sky of optical fibers, enjoy a massage or relax in the sauna with aromatherapy oil - at Casa Angelina the choice is yours. We offer a perfect surrounding for those who love sports and wellness.
The magnificent sun of the Amalfi Coast will be all yours in our out-door pool. We provide sun beds and umbrellas for our guests. On the terrace you can enjoy a cocktail or snack seated by the pool. The view, of course, is the highlight wherever you are! At Casa Angelina you can access the beach with our private panoramic lift and then a flight of around 200 steps. Deckchairs and beach-umbrellas are available free of charge. Casa Angelina is pleased to offer its guests the use, at a charge, of its private boat with skipper. Master Angelina is a wonderful compromise between the look of an old world product and the modern technology. The result is a boat with classical elegance, charm and appeal. The boats have a maximum capacity of 10 people. Your skipper will take you on a tour of the magnificent Amalfi Coast, to Capri, Sorrento, and Positano.
The Cigar Room features an award winning selection of cigars and tobacco products as well as grappa and rum for the real connoisseur. Aficionados will take comfort in our lounge that features spacious comfortable chairs and beverage service. You can enjoy your favorite cigar and the relaxing ambience of Casa Angelina.
The gastronomy at our restaurant "Un piano nel Cielo" is inspired by Mediterranean tradition and recipes embellished with aromas and flavors typical of the Amalfi Coast. The dishes are served in a warm atmosphere with wonderful views over the sea from our indoor dining room and our large terrace. All dishes are completed with a selection of local and regional wines to accompany the food.
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Children are only welcome from 12 years of age in all seasons
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