Guide · 26 Places

Amalfi Coast

Amalfi Coast and Sorrento

Before You Go

When to Visit

April to June and September to October offer ideal weather (18-26°C/64-79°F) with fewer crowds and reasonable prices. July-August is peak season - very hot, crowded, and expensive but best for beach clubs. Winter is mild but many businesses close November-March.

Visa

Check requirements

EU/EEA citizens can enter freely. US, Canadian, Australian, and many other nationals can visit visa-free for up to 90 days within the Schengen Area. Check esteri.it.

Getting There

Transportation

By Air: Naples International Airport (NAP) is nearest major airport (60km from Positano).

By Train: To Salerno or Sorrento, then bus/ferry along coast.

By Car: Scenic but extremely narrow, winding roads. SS163 coastal road. Parking very limited and expensive.

By Ferry: Summer ferries connect Positano, Amalfi, Salerno, Capri, Sorrento.

Language

Communication

Italian is official. English spoken in hotels and tourist restaurants, limited in local spots.

Currency

Money matters

Euro (EUR). Cards accepted at hotels and restaurants, cash for smaller shops and beaches. Note: Amalfi Coast is expensive.

Getting Around

Local transport

SITA Buses: Connect towns along coast (€2-4). Scenic but crowded, especially summer. Can take 2+ hours end-to-end.

Ferries: Fastest way between towns in summer (€8-20). Seasonal April-October.

Taxis: Expensive but sometimes necessary (€50-100+ between towns).

Scooter Rental: Popular but roads are challenging (€30-50/day).

Walking: Each town is walkable but very hilly with many stairs. Towns are far apart - need transport between them.

From the Airport

Arrival info

From Naples Airport:
Alibus to Naples port, then ferry (2+ hours total, €15-25).

Private Transfer: Most convenient (€100-150 to Positano, 90 min).

Curreri Bus: Direct to Sorrento, connect to coast (2+ hours, €10).

Train to Salerno + SITA bus: Cheaper but slow (2.5+ hours, €15).

Amalfi Coast

18 places
Accommodations

Hotel Caruso

Markets and Shopping

Mirkò Ceramiche

Coffee and Tea

Pasticceria Andrea Pansa

Markets and Shopping

La Scuderia del Duca

Accommodations

Le Sirenuse

Accommodations

Villa TreVille

Accommodations

Hotel Villa Cimbrone

Coffee and Tea

Pasticceria Sal De Riso

Bars and Rooftops

Franco's Bar

Cultural and Artistic Venues

Villa Rufolo

Cultural and Artistic Venues

Museo della Carta

Health and Wellness

Monastero Santa Rosa

Bars and Rooftops

Bar del Sole

Restaurants and Food

Il Flauto di Pan

Restaurants and Food

Da Gemma (Trattoria)

Restaurants and Food

Rossellinis (Hotel Palazzo Avino)

Markets and Shopping

Ceramica Solimene

Bars and Rooftops

Positano Paradise Lounge Bar

Sorrento

8 places
Coffee and Tea

Antica Gelateria Sorrentina

Accommodations

Bellevue Syrene

Cultural and Artistic Venues

Museobottega della Tarsialignea

Coffee and Tea

Raki Gelateria

Restaurants and Food

O'Parrucchiano La Favorita

Cultural and Artistic Venues

Sedile Dominova

Bars and Rooftops

Fauno Bar

Accommodations

Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria