If you’re dreaming of escaping for a holiday in Italy , ideally somewhere along the Amalfi Coast , but can’t afford the trip , we might have a solution for you. That’s because there just so happens to be a coastal town in the UK that has been compared to the popular Italian destination. Just two hours from London , you’ll find Ramsgate, a royal harbour town in Kent, which is described by Visit Ramsgate as having a ‘distinct continental feel’ and a ‘cosmopolitan atmosphere’.

On a sunny day, you could easily feel transported abroad as you sit outside at one of the many waterfront bars, cafes, or restaurants the town has to offer, enjoying stunning views across the marina. The town also has a mixture of artisan and boutique shops to explore, with bright, colourful buildings lining the streets and picturesque chalk cliff coastline, with award-winning sandy beaches. One spot in town that has drawn particular comparison to the Amalfi Coast is the Boating Pool on the Westcliff Promenade, a family-friendly venue which has a big round boating pool, with palm trees lining the outside.

There’s also two large, grand Italian renaissance-style pavilions, which wrap around the water. On one side you’ll find a bar, and on the other a cafe, serving up fry-ups, burgers, and more. KentOnline recently hailed the spot ‘dazzling’ and ‘picturesque’ and even compared the location to Italy, saying: ‘If you told someone you were on the Amalfi Coast they’d believe it.

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