Pastel houses stacked on a steep hillside in Positano on the Amalfi Coast.

Amalfi Coast

Country ItalyRegion Campania, Salerno provinceBest time May, June and SeptemberBudget Premium

Positano, Amalfi Coast.Photo: Bernard Gagnon · CC BY 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)Resized to 480/960/1600 px wide and converted to WebP (from a Commons-generated 3840 px rendition).

Overview

The Amalfi Coast is a stretch of steep coastline south of Naples with villages such as Positano, Amalfi and Ravello clinging to slopes terraced with lemons and vines. The coast road is famous and narrow; in summer, ferries and buses are often easier than driving. The Path of the Gods trail offers high-level walking.

It is expensive and crowded in July and August. May, June and September give warm weather with fewer crowds. Lemon products, seafood and coastal walks are highlights, while Pompeii and Capri are day-trip options.

Best time to visit

Late spring and early autumn are best; high summer is hot and busy; winter has fewer services and some closures.

Getting there and around

Fly to Naples (NAP), then travel by train and bus or ferry via Sorrento or Salerno; seasonal ferries link the coastal towns. Driving requires care on narrow roads with traffic limits at times.

Sample three-day itinerary

  1. Day 1 — Positano. Arrive, walk Positano’s stair-lanes and swim at the beach.
  2. Day 2 — Path of the Gods. Walk the high trail to Nocelle (or take a shorter walk), then enjoy a seafood dinner.
  3. Day 3 — Amalfi and Ravello. Visit Amalfi’s cathedral, then bus to Ravello for gardens and views.

A sample, not a booking. Opening hours, transport and seasonal closures change; confirm with official sources.

Indicative budget

Premium Premium. Lodging and meals are costly in season; staying in a nearby town, travelling off-peak and using public transport help.

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Attractions

  • Positano. A vertical village of colour and stairs.
  • Amalfi Cathedral. A medieval cathedral with a striking façade.
  • Ravello gardens. Villas with terraced gardens high above the sea.
  • Path of the Gods. A scenic high-level hiking route.

Packing guidance

  • Comfortable sandals or walking shoes with grip
  • Sun protection
  • Light layers for evenings
  • Swimwear and a beach bag
  • A small daypack for hikes

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Gallery

A view across the sea to the town of Amalfi and cliffs on the Amalfi Coast.
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Reviewed 2026-10-23. SATRAM’s notes are editorial guidance written from public references, not live travel information.

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