Villa la Madonnina: OUTSIDE

The fine climate of the Amalfi coast invites you to spend your time in the open, fresh air. At the Villa la Madonnina you have plenty of space to enjoy the sunshine,  listen to the sound of the sea and go swimming in the pool or in the sea. There are two big terraces and a loggia, total about 240 m² (2400 ft²).  The upper "hibiscus" terrace is at the level of the entrance, the loggia is at level of the living area and the main terrace is a few steps down. Common  to all is the spectacular view of the sea, the surrounding coastline with the ancient tower "Torre a Mare" which was built in the 13th century as part of the coastal defense system against the Saracens. In the morning you can see the fishermen  from nearby Marina di Praia with their  traditional rowing boats and nets working to get the catch of the day. If you are interested, Teresa (the room maid) can ask if you can go out with them. But you should be an early bird as they leave  around 6 am . The colors of the sea are not only changing during the day but when you look down to the small bay towards the right you see that the color changes from light blue to dark blue the deeper the water is. 
From the parking lot you walk a few steps down, pass a small garden and then you are on the upper - the hibiscus - terrace, with a marble table and two hanging chairs, perfect for  relaxing or reading a book. Here is also the entrance to the living area of the villa, which is one floor down.  
The loggia is positioned in front of the living room like an eagle's nest.  We enjoy  a glass of wine in the evening here, listening to  the sea, observing  the lights from Praiano  and sharing the adventures of the day. Very romantic! As the loggia is roofed  you can even stay outside if it rains. The large main terrace has both a dining table and a seating area which are protected by a roof.  Deck chairs invite you to take a sun bath or stay protected from the sun in the shadow. Take a shower with a view to the ocean.
 
Located on  the same level, but separeted by a wall of plants is the freshwater swimming pool (7 x 4 m, 22 x 13 ft ) which is open from April  through October. The pool photo is taken towards the direction of the villa.

Easy paths and steps lead down to sea level. There is a private platform with deck chairs and a table which is covered by a roof. This allows you to stay both in the sunshine as well as in the shadow. A freshwater shower is also available. Swimming in the sea in front of Villa Madonnina  is like swimming in a huge amphitheater surrounded by high cliffs. 

The access to both the pool and sea platform is limited to the two villas on the property. A private separate access from each Villa preserves the secluded environment.

A parking lot for one car is available on a platform between the Amalfitana (the public road) and the villa.  

 


More PHOTOS:
- Views from the main terrace
- Main terrace and swimming pool
- Hibiscus  terrace
- Path down to the sea and sea platform
- From morning to night
- Amalfi coast: different atmosphere

PHOTOS: Views from the main terrace

View up the mountain	Sea view	View down to the bay

PHOTOS: Loggia, main terrace and swimming pool

View from the Loggia	Main terrace to West	Main to the East
Breakfast  on main terrace	Deckchairs on Main terrace	Romantic dinner
Main terrace view towards the pool	View from Main to pool	View to Southeast

PHOTOS: Upper "hibiscus" terrace, entrance and views from the hibiscus terrace

From the path to the entrance	Hibiscus  terrace to the west	Hibiscus terrace to the entrance
Marble table	One of two "hanging" chairs	Reading in a hanging chair
Antique vase in arch	From Hibiscus terrace to tower in the morning	From View through hibiscus in the afternoon
Rock formation La Madonnina	From Hibiscus terrace to the east the morning	From Hibiscus terrace to tower  in the afternoon

PHOTOS: Way down to the sea and platform

Deck chairs	Picnic on table at  platform	Rock formation la Madonnina
View to the bay	Way to the villa	Way down to the sea

PHOTOS: From morning to night

First rays of sunshine	Bay in the morning	First rays of sunshine
Red morning	Mountain in early sun	Midday
Afternoon	After sunset	Moon over Praiano

PHOTOS:  Amalfi coast:  different atmosphere
For more photos see our web site with the photo galleries: www.villa-la-madonnina.com

Autumn	Calm sea	Early morning
Rough sea	Indifferent	Quiet morning
Shadow of  rock La Madonnina	Marina di Praia, calm in winter	Capri seen from the  mountain
Hidden gem (Amalfi)	Hiking high in the mountain	Deep view

 
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