Amalfi Coast, Italy
The Amalfi Coast
Cliffside towns strung along the Sorrentine Peninsula, reached by ferry and a single coastal road. Positano and Ravello sit within an hour of each other, and Pompeii and Capri are both day trips.
Getting there
- Gateway airport
- NAP
- From the airport
- Naples (NAP), about 90 minutes from Positano
Fly to Naples, then hire a car or take the SITA bus to the coast. Positano is about 90 minutes from the airport; other towns are 10–30 minutes apart by road. Regular ferries link the main towns in summer, making the car optional for island and day-trip stays, though the mountain road to Ravello requires onward transport.
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When to go
Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) are mild and the roads are less crowded. Summer (June–August) brings peak season—warm but packed with tourists and the coastal road is slow. Winter (November–March) is cool and quiet, with fewer ferries and some restaurants closed.
Getting around
The famous coastal road (SS163) winds through the cliffs—slow, spectacular, and not for nervous drivers. Walking is the main way through town centers; towns are small and steep. Ferries run between main towns in summer. A hire car gives access to Ravello and the hilltop villages. Hiking trails connect some towns.
Neighborhoods and areas
- Positano
- Clifftop town with pastel houses cascading to the beach. Most central and touristy, good for first-time visitors.
- Ravello
- Quiet hilltop village with gardens and views. Reached by a narrow, steep mountain road; no beach access, best for a day trip or side stay.
- Amalfi Town
- Port town with a cathedral, market, and a more local feel than Positano. Ferry hub.
- Praiano
- Smaller clifftop town between Positano and Amalfi, quieter and less developed.
Good to know
- The coastal road is narrow, winding, and famous for traffic; allow extra time and travel early or late in the day.
- Cash is common in small towns and family-run restaurants; cards are not guaranteed.
- Ferries run May–October reliably, with reduced schedules in winter.
- Mopeds rent widely but the road is not beginner-friendly; hiring a car or driver is safer.
- The road to Ravello is steep and single-lane in places; not recommended for drivers unfamiliar with mountain roads.
Suits you if
- You want a classic Italian coastline with palpable history and a long summer season.
- You don't mind slow travel, winding roads, and small towns without nightlife.
- You're planning a week and want easy day trips to Pompeii, Capri, and the Amalfi towns together.
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