There is a specific kind of light that exists only along the 50-kilometer stretch of coastline in the Campania region of Italy. It is a light that reflects off the cobalt Tyrrhenian Sea and illuminates the pastel-hued villages clinging precariously to the Lattari Mountains. Since the days of the Roman Empire, when emperors and aristocrats sought refuge from the heat of the capital in their maritime villas, the Amalfi Coast has stood as the global archetype of the coastal retreat. However, in 2026, the definition of travel in this UNESCO World Heritage site has shifted. It is no longer enough to merely “visit” the coast; today’s high-end travelers are seeking a deeper, more intentional form of immersion that prioritizes privacy, heritage, and architectural integrity over the standard luxuries of the past.

Continuing Minor Hotels’ European expansion, Anantara Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi will open in Spring 2023 following extensive restoration and renovation works. The heritage hotel, occupying a 13th-century monastery and former Cappuccini Friars Convent, will be lovingly restored to its original glory.