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Destinations / Italy

Amalfi

Cliffside town on Italy's most famous coastline

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Amalfi is a small seaside town on the Amalfi Coast, with whitewashed houses stacked in a ravine around a striking cathedral. It is the transport hub for the coast, with ferries and buses to Positano, Ravello and Salerno. Summers are busy and expensive, but the scenery is spectacular. It suits couples and anyone happy to slow down.

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Top 10 things to do

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  1. The cathedral rises at the top of a wide staircase, with a striped facade, bronze doors cast in Constantinople and a crypt holding relics of Saint Andrew. The adjoining Cloister of Paradise has elegant interlaced arches.

    1 hourTime needed
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    Price not verified for 2026; check the official site before you go.

    Tip. Visit early before cruise and day groups.
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  2. The small main square below the cathedral steps is lined with cafes and pastry shops around a fountain. It is the meeting point of town life and the place to sit with a coffee.

    30 minutesTime needed
    FreeCost
    noBook ahead
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  3. Amalfi was one of the first places in Europe to make paper, and this museum sits in a medieval mill. Guides show how cotton rags were turned into thick handmade sheets, still produced here today.

    45 minutesTime needed
    noBook ahead

    Price not verified for 2026; check the official site before you go.

    Official siteSee on the map

  4. Ravello perches on a ridge high above the sea, famous for gardens, music and views. Villa Rufolo's terraced gardens frame one of the most photographed panoramas on the coast.

    Half dayTime needed
    noBook ahead

    Price not verified for 2026; check the official site before you go.

    Tip. Bus about 25 minutes; go in the morning.
    Official siteSee on the map

  5. Positano's pastel houses tumble steeply down to a small beach, making it the coast's most famous postcard. Boutiques, cafes and stairs fill the lanes, and boats link it to Amalfi.

    Half dayTime needed
    FreeCost
    noBook ahead
    Tip. Ferry about 30 to 40 minutes, or bus.
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  6. The main pebble beach sits right beside the harbor, with free stretches and paid lido sections. It is handy for a quick swim between sightseeing.

    2 hoursTime needed
    noBook ahead

    Price not verified for 2026; check the official site before you go.

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  7. A high cliffside path with huge views over the coastline, running from Bomerano toward Nocelle above Positano. It is one of Italy's most famous day hikes.

    3 to 4 hoursTime needed
    FreeCost
    noBook ahead
    Tip. Take the bus to Bomerano and walk downhill toward Positano.
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  8. Boat tours trace the coast past sea caves, small coves and villages that are hard to reach by road. Seeing the cliffs from the water gives a sense of how steep the coastline really is.

    Half dayTime needed
    recommendedBook ahead

    Price not verified for 2026; check the official site before you go.

    Tip. Book a small group trip in summer.
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  9. A sea cave where sunlight entering underwater lights the water a vivid green. You descend by lift or stairs from the coast road, or arrive by boat, then take a short rowing tour.

    1 hourTime needed
    noBook ahead

    Price not verified for 2026; check the official site before you go.

    Tip. Closed in rough seas.
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  10. A shaded valley walk above town that follows a stream past ruined paper mills and small waterfalls. It feels cool and green compared with the sunny coast below.

    3 hoursTime needed
    FreeCost
    noBook ahead
    Tip. Start early to avoid heat.
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Amalfi in three days

Day one in Amalfi, day two in Ravello and Positano, day three on a boat trip and the Path of the Gods.

  1. Amalfi Cathedral (Duomo di Sant'Andrea)1 hour
  2. Piazza del Duomo30 minutes · Free
  3. Paper Museum (Museo della Carta)45 minutes
  4. Ravello and Villa RufoloHalf day
  5. PositanoHalf day · Free
  6. Path of the Gods3 to 4 hours · Free
  7. Amalfi Coast Boat TourHalf day
  8. Emerald Grotto1 hour
  9. Valle delle Ferriere3 hours · Free
Beyond the city

Day trips

Pompeii

The famous Roman city buried by Vesuvius.

31 mi · Bus to Sorrento and train, or a tour, about 2 hours

Capri

Island of cliffs, the Blue Grotto and chic lanes.

25 mi · Ferry in season, about 1.5 hours

Plan your dates

Weather and seasons

Best: May to June and September to early October. Warm sea, open ferries and fewer crowds than midsummer.

Busy and priceyShoulderQuiet and cheaper

Temperature

Daily high and average, by month

32°50°68°86°104°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecDaily highAverage

Rain

Typical inches per month

0.00.81.62.43.13.94.75.5JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

January

56°F
Typical daily high
Average54°F
Rain4.0 in
About13 rainy days
Sun strength1.9 kWh/m²

Quiet season. Lower prices, fewer crowds.

Climate normals: NASA POWER (public domain). For your own dates, a trip's Plan tab shows the forecast and the usual weather.

Main events

Jun

Feast of Sant'Andrea

27 June and 30 November

Processions honoring the town's patron saint.

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Know before you go

At a glance

4/5
Safety

Italy is at US State Department Level 2 (exercise increased caution) because of terrorism risk; for visitors the usual issue is pickpocketing in busy areas and on transport.

3/5
Walkability

The town core is walkable, but the coast road has no sidewalks and stairs are everywhere.

3/5
Public transport

SITA buses and ferries link the towns; both get very crowded in summer.

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Where to stay

The neighborhoods that suit most first visits.

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1. Amalfi town

$$$

Best for: first-timers

Best transport links on the coast.

2. Atrani

$$

Best for: couples

Tiny village a 10 minute walk away, calmer and cheaper.

3. Ravello

$$$$

Best for: couples, luxury

Quiet hilltop with gardens and views.

4. Salerno

$$

Best for: budget, rail travelers

Bigger city with cheaper rooms and ferries to Amalfi.

Getting there and around

Main airportNaples International Airport (NAP), 37 mi from the center
To the centerTake a bus or train to Salerno and a ferry, or a private transfer; allow 1.5 to 2.5 hours.
Around townUse ferries between towns when they run, buses as backup, and your feet for stairs. Driving the coast road is stressful and parking is scarce.
Ride appsFREE NOW, Uber
Taste it

What to eat

Limoncello

Lemon liqueur from local lemons.

Delizia al limone

Lemon cream sponge cake.

Scialatielli ai frutti di mare

Thick fresh pasta with seafood.

Good to know

PlugsType C, F and L, 230 V
Tap waterSafe to drink
TippingA cover charge is common; rounding up for good service is enough.
PaymentsCards are widely accepted, but carry cash for cafes, markets and small shops.
EtiquetteCover shoulders and knees in churches and greet shop staff when you enter.
  • Ferries run mainly April to October and stop in rough seas.
  • Buses fill quickly; board at the first stop if you can.
  • Bring sturdy shoes for steps.
  • Beach clubs charge for loungers.

A short history

Amalfi was the capital of a powerful maritime republic from the 9th to the 11th century, trading with Byzantium, North Africa and the Middle East. Its sailors spread a maritime legal code, the Tavole Amalfitane, used across the Mediterranean. The cathedral's striped arches and bell tower show the Arab and Norman influences of that era. Norman conquest, a sack by Pisa in 1135 and a storm in 1343 that swept part of the town into the sea ended its golden age. The Amalfi Coast became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997.

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