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Praiano vs. Amalfi for one week in late May?

We have found 2 neat apartments and have had a heck of a time choosing. One is on the sea-so cool!- in Praiano (Praia in Praino) which we love, but is smaller w/only 1 br and bath (there are 3 adults) and has small terrace. It is also close to the Africana nightclub, fishing boats are right off the deck, and there is foot traffic right below us so we are wondering about noise. There are bars/restaurants/activities "at our toes". We love the beach, but not sure if water will be too cold to swim. The other is higher up in Pastena area (Casa Floreal) with large terrace, 2 br and bath, but 4 kms from sea. Grocery and bus stops are close, but town/activities are 3-4 km away. We are young enough to walk fairly easily, but will not have a car and be relying on buses. It's our first trip to Italy and we are unfamiliar w/area. Any suggestions? Thanks!

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IMO, if I didn't have a car, then I wouldn't want to be 3-4km away from town. I like to walk, but that is too far to be without easy transportation. I would put up with a little noise in order to be close to the action.