Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Eating
Da Armandino €€
( 089 87 40 87; Via Praia 1, Marina di Praia; meals €35; Apr-Nov; )
If you're
a seafood lover, head for this widely acclaimed, no-frills restaurant located in a former
boatyard on the beach at Marina di Praia. Da Armandino is great for fish fresh off the
boat. There is no menu, just opt for the dish of the day - it's all excellent. The holiday at-
mosphere and appealing setting - at the foot of sheer cliffs towering up to the main road -
round things off nicely.
SEAFOOD
CAMPANIAN
Onda Verde €€
( 089 87 41 43;
www.hotelondaverde.it
; Via Terramare 3; meals €35; Apr-Nov)
Part of a hotel of the same name, this restaurant is located half way down the steep steps
leading to the marina (just beyond the defensive tower). Sit outside for the best views of
the bay. The food here reflects an innovative take on traditional cuisine and includes a
plentiful salad choice - just the thing on a sizzling summer's day.
CAMPANIAN
La Brace €€
( 089 87 42 26;
www.labracepraiano.com
;
Via G. Capriglione; meals €25, pizzas
from €5)
Located on the main street in town, this long- established restaurant is famed for
its seafood and pizzas. The dining room has sweeping views over the rooftops to the sea
while owner Gianni greets everyone like an old friend - in Italian, naturally; it's a favour-
ite haunt of locals.
Entertainment
Africana
(
CLUB
089 81 11 71;
www.africanafamousclub.com
;
near Marina di Praia;
Fri
& Sat May-Sep)
A night at this extraordinary club may well be on a par with the most
memorable boogie of your life. Africana has been going since the '50s when Jackie
Kennedy was just one of the famous VIP guests. It has an extraordinary cave setting, com-
plete with natural blowholes and a glass dance floor so you can see confused looking fish
swimming under your feet. Shuttle buses run regularly from Positano, Amalfi and Maiori
