PRAIANO

Praiano and Vettica are ancient villages like all others on the Coast, and are situated halfway between Positano and Amalfi. The origins of these two villages are unfortunately unknown to us because of the few documents found so far. Praiano, Antica Plagianum, facing east gives you the opportunity to enjoy the sun and moonrise, whilst Vettica Maggiore faces west and from there you can admire wonderful sunsets behind the “Faraglioni” of Capri . Praiano has always been a fishing village and until few years ago fishing was the main profession. The old village was situated by the sea, but due to the saracen’s invasion, pestilences, and other natural calamities, they were obliged to move higher up in the mountains for safety reasons. During the “Angioino” and Preroyal periods many fortresses were built along the sea. Many of these  are still in good condition and can be seen along our marvellous coast. They also built a lot of houses with Mediterranean style roofs, looking like eagles nests lying among the rocks and terraced gardens with dry built walls made of local stones. The villagers also took up farming and grew products typical of the region.