Destination
Amalfi Coast, Italy
Pastel villages stacked above a turquoise sea, lemon groves, Pompeii and Capri all within a day's reach of Naples.
Trips to Amalfi Coast from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | avoid |
| February | avoid |
| March | avoid |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | fine |
| August | fine |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | avoid |
| December | avoid |
- July, August: Peak season: the coast road jams and hotels sell out months ahead
- June, July, August, September: Ravello Festival concerts on the Villa Rufolo terrace
November, December, January, February, March: Most hotels, ferries and restaurants close from November until Easter
Where to stay in Amalfi Coast
- Positano: The famous stacked pastel village with cliffside hotels and beach clubs.
- Amalfi: Central base with a working harbour and ferries to everywhere.
- Ravello: Hilltop gardens, concerts and the finest views, away from the crowds.
- Sorrento: Easier logistics, trains to Pompeii and boats to Capri.
- Praiano: Quieter, cheaper and sunset-facing between Positano and Amalfi.
What to do in Amalfi Coast
- Drive or bus the cliff road from Sorrento to Amalfi
- Take a boat to Capri and swim near the Faraglioni
- Walk the Path of the Gods above Positano
- Visit the ruins of Pompeii with Vesuvius behind
- Eat a pizza in the Naples neighbourhood that invented it
- Sip limoncello on a terrace in Ravello
Good to know
| Airports | Naples Capodichino (NAP) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | luxury |
| Time zone | Europe/Rome |
| Kind of trip | beach, romantic, road-trip, food, history |
Questions about Amalfi Coast
When is the best time to visit Amalfi Coast?
April, May, June, September and October. November, December, January, February, March: Most hotels, ferries and restaurants close from November until Easter
Do US citizens need a passport for Amalfi Coast?
Yes. Amalfi Coast is in Italy; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Amalfi Coast on the ground?
Amalfi Coast is luxury by US standards: plan about $190 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.