Praiano
Welcome to Praiano: the pearl of the Amalfi Coast
Welcome to the municipality of Praiano, a small town located between the sea and the mountains on the beautiful Amalfi Coast in Campania. Praiano has a population of 1982 and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. In this summary, we will present the geographical, cultural, and social characteristics of the town, as well as the infrastructure and activities that can be enjoyed.
Physical Geography
Territory
Praiano is located in a seismic zone with a low risk, classified as zone 3. The climate is Mediterranean, with average temperatures ranging from 10.7°C in January to 26.8°C in August. Precipitation exceeds 1,700 mm annually, distributed in 96 days, with a minimum in summer and a maximum in autumn-winter.
Origin of the name
The name Praiano probably derives from the dialectal term "praia," meaning beach, or from the Greek "plagion," meaning sloping plain, combined with the suffix -anus.
Society
Demographic Evolution
The population of Praiano is predominantly Catholic, belonging to the Catholic Church's Amalfi-Cava de' Tirreni archdiocese.
Culture
Events
Praiano is a town where culture and tradition merge with its natural beauty. Some of the most important events include the Feast of Maria SS. Annunziata, the Luminaria of San Domenico, the Festival of Tradition, the Feast of San Luca (the patron saint of Praiano), the Feast of San Gennaro (the patron saint of Vettica Maggiore), the Procession by sea of the Byzantine painting of Madonna Posa, the Easter and Christmas festivities, and the Feast of the Origins of Praiano.
Infrastructure and Transport
Main roads
The territory of Praiano is crossed by the State Road 163 Amalfitana, the main access road, and by the Provincial Road 285 Innesto SS 163-Abitato di Praiano.
Urban Mobility
For urban transport, you can rely on the "Torquato Tasso" company, while for travel along the rest of the Amalfi Coast, the company Sita Sud can be used.
Administration
Mayors
To know the current mayor, you can contact the Registry Office of the Municipality.
Other Administrative Information
Responsibility for soil defense is delegated to the regional river authority Destra Sele.
Image Gallery
Thanks to the photographs, it is possible to enjoy the beauty of Praiano: from the enchanting sea view to the streets winding through stories and traditions, to the Luminaria of San Domenico that illuminates and makes the village even more magical.
We are happy to have introduced you to Praiano, a small town that encapsulates the charm of the Amalfi Coast in a single treasure chest. Come and visit us, and we will be happy to welcome you to our community with traditional Campanian hospitality.
