Amalfi Coast in Italy

The Amalfi Coast is a beautiful stretch of coastline in southern Italy, known for its picturesque towns, stunning scenery, and historic sites.

Holidays on one of the most beautiful coasts in the world, in a fairytale landscape, with the scent of blossoms and lemons, bathing in crystal clear turquoise sea, boat trips to romantic bays and walks in lush vegetation high above the sea.

The pastel-colored houses are artfully built into the steep rocks and form into picturesque places. The spectacular coastal road of the Amalfi Coast in Italy provides fantastic views over the sea and cliffs.

The Best Amalfi Coast Towns

Highlights along the Amalfi Coast

Positano

The picturesque seafaring town of Positano at the Amalfi Coast, with its nested houses on the mountainside, was already popular with the ancient Romans.
Known for its colorful houses, narrow streets, and beautiful beaches, Positano is one of the most popular towns on the Amalfi Coast.
The hotels are surrounded by colorful blossoms and fragrant orange and lemon groves. The wonderful view over the blue sea to Capri leaves the soul free.
At the small port of Positano in Italy there are restaurants where you can enjoy the romantic evening atmosphere with delicious specialties and in the narrow streets, you can find small boutiques offering the typical fashion of Positano. It is made of light cotton and linen fabrics.
Visitors can take a stroll along the main beach, shop for souvenirs, or enjoy a meal at one of the many seafood restaurants.

Amalfi

The town of Amalfi is the largest on the coast and is home to the famous Cathedral of Saint Andrew, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Amalfi in Italy was the oldest maritime republic in Italy and experienced its heyday in the 10th and 11th centuries.

Especially worth seeing is the Cathedral of Amalfi with its majestic staircase and façade decorated with gold and mosaics. The cloister is also known as Paradise Creuss. Entry to the cathedral costs a fee, but it’s worth it.
Visitors can also explore the town’s charming streets, sample local seafood, or take a boat trip along the coast.

Ravello is a small town located high in the hills above the coast. The town is known for its stunning views, beautiful gardens, and historic villas. Visitors can take a stroll through the town’s charming streets, enjoy a meal at one of the many restaurants, or visit one of the many art museums.

Ravello Festival • Music Summer

It’s not just Wagner friends who come to Ravello. Throughout the year, great concerts are held in this place 365m high above the Tyrrhenian Sea

The Ravello Festival is held every summer. A highlight for any Wagner fan. It’s a homage to Richard Wagner, who had closed Ravello to his heart and wanted to finish one of his major works, the Parsifal, here. Mention should be made of Villa Rufolo, a historically and architecturally outstanding villa from the 12th century with a beautiful garden, almost floating above the cliffs. The gardens inspired Richard Wagner for the stage design of Act 2 in Parsifal. Villa Rufolo can be visited and the concerts take place on the villa’s balcony in a charming atmosphere.

The famous sunrise concert takes place once a year in August at the Ravello Festival. A magical stage between heaven and sea is built only for this day, on which the musicians play. Spectators sit in the lush gardens of Villa Rufolo in Ravello with breathtaking views across the Amalfi Coast and watch the sunrise to the sound of beautiful music.

Praiano

Praiano is a small picturesque fishing village nestled on the rocky slopes of the bay between Positano and Conca dei Marini with the Emerald Grotto.

Furor

The village of Furore has only 800 inhabitants, and their houses are spread all over the hillside. The attraction is the fjord that nestles in the rocks. Secluded from the world. If there wouldn’t be the Amalfitana bridging the fjord.

Maiori

Maiori is the place with the most beautiful and longest beach on the Amalfi Coast and therefore a particularly popular seaside resort.

Minori

Come to Minori to soak up the tranquility and the sun. It is less well known than Amalfi and therefore an insider’s tip for a carefree holiday.

Cetara

Cetara is a small fishing village that is known for its picturesque streets, beautiful beaches and delicious seafood. Visitors can take a walk around the village, enjoy a meal of local seafood and make a boat cruise.

Vietri sul Mare

Vietri sul Mare is the first place on the amlfi coast and is known for the ceramics production, which is of particular importance here.

Our guide to Amalfi Coast in Italy

Arrival and transport

The journey to the Amalfi Coast in Italy is almost exclusively from Naples, whether by plane or by train. If you want to travel by public transport. From Naples, take the suburban train to Sorrento and from Sorrento the bus that leaves the entire Amalfitana. Meanwhile, there is also a published timetable. Mostly, the bus is cracking full.

An alternative is a rental vehicle. It is worth bearing in mind the driving style of the Neapolitans in need of getting used to and the serpentine road, which requires some skill.

Amalfitana Coastal Road

SS163 Strada Amalfitana. Built for traffic of the 1850s. Also called Nastro Azzurro. One of the most beautiful streets in the world.

The Amalfitana is the only road that winds along the cliffs from place to place. Driving skills should be brought with you in order to be able to avoid the buses in the hairpin bends and patience, because sometimes two hook up and then nothing goes anymore. It’s a good way by motorcycle, but not everyone comes back safely.

Some of the best towns to visit on the Amalfi Coast include:

Hotel recommendations

If you are on holiday on the Amalfi Coast, you are very likely to have a great view over the sea. Most hotels are breakneck on the hillside below the coastal road. From the road above, you can only see the gate. Often the hotels have direct access to the sea via steep stairs.

Ask us about the right hotel for your trip to the Amalfi Coast. With a complete program, we book exclusive hotels on favorable terms.

Visit to the sea grottos

In the cliffs of the coastline are underground grottoes, some of which are large enough and can be visited.

Not far from the furore fjord, Conca dei Marini is home to the Emerald Grotto: Grotta dello Smeraldo. You will be driven in by visitor boat and can admire the stalactites in the blue water.

Much more famous is the Grotta Azzurra on the island of Capri, which can only be visited in small boats, almost lying on board.

Boat Trip to Capri Island

The island of Capri is a thriving island, with the deep blue of the sea the white buildings stand in a friendly contrast. You can’t escape the charm of the island of Capri, once under its spell, the longing remains forever. If you want to experience something special, spend a few days on Capri and enjoy the evening idyll and the much-sung sunset as well as the Faraglioni in the moonlight.

From Positano to Capri by speedboat, it’s only 30 minutes away.

Boat Trip to Ischia Island

The green island of Ischia is traditionally a popular holiday island of Neapolitans. Beautifully integrated thermal baths, mild climate and beautiful hiking trails, as well as Mediterranean cuisine are ideal conditions for a relaxing wellness holiday with a high health effect.

Not to mention the charming beaches and dreamlike coastal paths provide well-being and perfect relaxation.

Sorrento

Sorrento is a coastal town located on the Sorrentine Peninsula and is a popular holiday resort. The nice town is known for its picturesque streets, delicious local cuisine and beautiful beaches. Sorrento is not part of the Amalfi Coast in Italy, but it is a good starting point or destination for an excursion.

With its fantastic location over the steep cliffs, Sorrento offers beautiful views over the Gulf of Naples. Sorrento is known for the tasty limoncello, which is made from the fragrant and sumptuous lemons.

Trip to the Gulf of Naples

The Gulf of Naples covers the area from Pozzuoli, Naples, Torre del Greco, Pompeii to Sorrento.

If you want to save something on the property, you can choose the smaller places along the railway line instead of Naples or Sorrento. Torre del Greco is an inexpensive place unlike Sorrento and known for its handmade coral jewelry.

Trails

On the hiking trail of the gods “Sentiero degli Dei” one follows in the footsteps of the gods, who use the way to cross the mountains to the sea, where the beautiful sirens awaited them with their singing.

For the travails of the ascent you will be rewarded with fantastic views over the Gulf of Naples, the island of Capri and the Amalfi Coast. You wander through the fragrant Mediterranean Macchia, past lemon plantations and wine slopes. This is pure recreation. Savvy hiking guides bring you on your way of the gods.

Excursion to the excavations of the Baths of Baia

In the middle of the arch between Pozzuoli and Bacoli lies the archaeological excavation area of the Baths of Baia. Ancient Baiae was already a popular source of thermal thermal as a source of thermal as a source of the Romans, Roman emperors had their summer residences in Baia.

The archaeological park in the bay of Baia with its well-preserved buildings, temples and thermal facilities stretches terraced on a hillside and can be visited.

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Amalfi Coast Map

The picturesque villages of the Amalfi Coast in Italy are located in the Gulf of Salerno in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Please follow the links below to learn more about the towns listed from West to East.

Map of the Amalfi Coast, Italy
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