There are places that stop you in your tracks — not for their grandeur, but for their stillness. Casa Angelina, perched high above the Amalfi Coast in the quiet village of Praiano, is one of them. A sanctuary of white-on-white elegance and sea-salted calm, it’s just ten minutes from Positano yet feels a world away.
A World Away from Positano
Positano’s pastel perfection is undeniably beautiful, but with beauty often comes bustle. Casa Angelina offers something different — a retreat from the chaos. The moment you walk into its airy, art-filled lobby, the energy shifts. The world outside dissolves into light, salt air and lemon scent. Minimalist and calm, it’s the kind of luxury that whispers rather than shouts.
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Suite Serenity
My suite was a study in simplicity — all white, all light. Floor-to-ceiling glass opened onto the Tyrrhenian, where the sound of waves replaced any need for background noise. Days started with the scent of freshly baked bread, and ended with golden light spilling across the terrace. It’s a place where doing nothing feels like the most rewarding thing you can do.
The Taste of The Coast
Dining at Casa Angelina is an experience for all senses. At *Un Piano nel Cielo*, the menu pays homage to the region — handmade pasta, local olive oil, sun-ripened tomatoes, and fresh seafood from nearby waters. Breakfast is a celebration of the simple: warm house-made bread, silky ricotta, and honey from Amalfi hives. And come sunset, the Aperitivo ritual begins — a perfectly blended peach Bellini made with Casa Angelina’s own prosecco, sipped with a view that makes time stand still. It’s the kind of memory that lingers long after you’ve left.
Sea, Sun & Slow Living
A glass lift glides down the cliffside to a hidden cove where Casa Angelina’s private beach awaits. Smooth pebbles underfoot, turquoise water stretching forever. Service here is effortless — cool towels, fresh fruit, Aperol spritzes. And when you return to the top, a vintage-style gelati cart greets you with freshly churned lemon or pistachio gelato. It’s a sweet reminder that joy often lies in the smallest details.
Wellness Above the Waves
The spa is small but exceptional, offering Augustinus Bader treatments that feel equal parts science and soul. Morning yoga and Pilates take place on the sun deck, overlooking the endless blue. With the sea as your soundtrack, it’s hard not to feel transformed. Wellness here isn’t about performance; it’s about presence — a subtle recalibration of body and mind.
The Human Touch
What makes Casa Angelina truly unforgettable is its warmth. Staff remember your name, your coffee order, even your favourite table at breakfast. If you dine alone, they’ll quietly bring you beautiful art books to browse — a gesture that says, ‘we see you.’ There’s an intentional slowing here — even the Wi-Fi signal dips in and out, encouraging guests to disconnect and simply be. It’s a place that invites you to return to yourself.
Arrivederci
As I left, I was handed a small bottle of Casa Angelina’s olive oil and a playlist of the music that had drifted through the hotel all week. Two perfect mementos of a place that gets luxury so right — not in what it adds, but in what it takes away. If you ever find yourself along the Amalfi Coast, stop before the chaos of Positano and stay here, where the sea and sky meet, and time feels beautifully suspended.
To book your magical stay at Casa Angelina, visit their website here.
Written by Lisa Kris Abbey
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