Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi Coast lies in the southwestern region of Campania, Italy. For its extraordinary beauty and its iconic medieval cliffside Mediterranean fishing villages, it is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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The Amalfi Coast is a stunning beauty with its steep sloped lemon tree gardens and coloured terrace houses and stunning views and azure sea. It is south east of Naples starting from Sorrento stretching almost to Salerno. Along the coast line you will find places like Amalfi, Positano, and Ravello, each of them stunning beauties with their own flair. Prices are high compared to Naples.
Climate
The Amalfi Coast enjoys a Mediterranean climate with long, hot summers and short, mild winters. The winter months are characterized by pleasant daytime temperatures and variable weather. Summers are sunny and dry. Overall, although it gets a lot of sunshine, the Amalfi Coast also receives abundant rainfall, as shown by its lush vegetation.
What's inside
From west to east
On the beach
1 Positano 2 Praiano 3 Furore Conca dei Marini 4 Amalfi 5 Atrani 6 Ravello Minori 7 Maiori 8 Cetara Vietri sul Mare
In the mountains
This is one of the best places you can visit in the summer as it is hot and offers lots of facilities
Getting there
Most trips to Amalfi are done by boat, commonly people use Naples as a transit point, but you can also take ferries from Capri, Salerno and Paestum during the summer months. Taking your car is discouraged because of the road size and lack of parking. During the summer there may be limitations on the road for tourist buses: e.g. sometimes the road along the coast is one way only for tourism buses from Sorrento to Salerno.
Sita Coach, ☏ +39 89 405 145. Buses from Naples to Sorrento (1 hr 10 min), 2-3 per hour. (updated Oct 2019) Travelmar ferries, ☏ +39 89 87 27 70. Naples—Amalfi (via Capri) 3 per day, 2 hr 15 min, adult €32, child €16. (updated Oct 2019) Aliscafo Hydrofoil, ☏ +39 82 807 1812. Naples-Sorrento 6-7 per day. (updated Oct 2019)
Getting around
Many people rent the ubiquitous scooters, which is an indeed a good option, if you have previous experience, otherwise the heavy traffic and narrow roads makes this a bad place to learn. To reduce traffic, a mandatory alternating license plate system applies on the SS163 road during peak season. Cars with odd ending numbers cannot enter on odd days, and vice versa. Rental cars are included.
By boat
There are many agencies offering boat excursions along the coast and to Capri. Ferries are also available to access major towns on the coast, including Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, and Salerno. Ferry tickets can be purchased by the docks.
NLG ferries, ☏ +39 89 87 27 70. Amalfi—Capri, 3 times a day, 50 min, adult €24, child €16. Amalfi—Sorrento, 5 times a day, 1 hr 15 min—1 hr 30 min, adult €16.50-18, child €8.50-13. Amalfi—Positano, 4 times a day, 15 min, adult €14, child €11. (updated Jun 2026) Aliscafo Hydrofoil, ☏ +39 82 807 1812. Sorrento-Capri 20 per day. Sorrento-Amalfi 8 per day. Sorrento-Positano 8 per day. Sorrento-Salerno 1 per day. Sorrento-Ischia 2 per day. (updated Oct 2019)
See
The Amalfi coast is renowned for its diversity; every town has its own character and interesting sites. The most noticeable places to visit on the Amalfi coast are:
The Duomo (the cathedral) in Amalfi, and its cloister (Chiostro del Paradiso in Italian) The church of Santa Maria Assunta in Positano The churches of San Salvatore del Birecto and of Santa Maria Maddalena in Atrani Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo in Ravello The churches of San Luca and San Gennaro in Praiano and their viewpoints The church of San Pancrazio in Conca dei Marini and its viewpoint The church of Santa Trofimena and the ancient Roman villa in Minori The Fjiord of Furore with the Mulino Cartiera (Paper Mill) and the "Monazzeni" of Anna Magnani & Roberto Rossellini Furore
Do
1 Sentiero Degli Dei. The Sentiero degli Dei (Path of the Gods) is a spectacular hiking trail along the Amalfi Coast, offering panoramic views of the sea, cliffs, and villages below. Stretching from Bomerano to Nocelle above Positano, the 7-kilometer trail winds through terraced hillsides, wildflowers, and ancient stone paths. It’s a moderately challenging walk, with a lot of steps, that rewards hikers with breathtaking scenery and a unique perspective on the coastline’s natural beauty and rural life. (updated Jul 2025) Hiking trips along the mountain paths (see Positano) Riding by bike along hill paths Local festivals and events information: Amalfi coast
Stay safe
Pickpockets are always around. Keep your bags and valuables around and make sure your phones and wallets are with you at all times.
Go next
Visit nearby Herculaneum and Pompeii. Climb Mount Vesuvius Visit Paestum Visit Naples Visit Capri Visit Ischia, an island outside Naples. Visit Praia a Mare, about 150 km south of the Amalfi Coast.
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