b'Down by the SeaItalys south coast brims with showstopping towns and spellbinding views Southern Italys coast has numerouscitrus groves, and vineyards. Walkon the chairlift to Monte Solaro for colorful, historic towns and villagesaround Sorrento and admire its heritagefabulous views of the island and the Bay set along cliffs and beaches. Thisarchitecture, especially the ornateof Naples. Wander through the main region promises exquisite panoramaschurch of the Chiesa di San Francesco.piazza and then through the warren overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea (part ofSorrento is the perfect base to exploreof winding streets, and head to the the Mediterranean). On the cliffs abovethe region, including the Amalfi Coast,flower-decked terraces of the Augustus the Bay of Naples is gorgeous Sorrento,islands like Capri, and even the ruins ofGardens to soak views of the seascape with its old cobblestone town, fragrantPompeii. The Amalfi Coast is a mere 30and Faraglioni rocks. The dining scene miles long but packed with atmosphericis exemplary throughout this regiontowns like Positano, Ravello, Amalfi, andfrom small, family-run Italian eateries to Minori. Pastel-colored buildings hug thefabulous fine-dining terrace restaurants, cliffs in Positano, often called one of theexpect to be served fresh seafood based most beautiful places on Earth. Take inon the days catch. the scenic splendor of celebrity-stocked Capri nearby with a ferry from SorrentosExplore Southern Culture and the Amalfi Coast: port. From Capris Piazza Vittoria, hopenchantingtravels.com/amalfi-italyPositano, ItalyENCHANTING TRAVELS\x1a59'