Your complete guide to the Amalfi Coast
Verified itineraries, honest advice, and no-fluff tips on the Sentiero degli Dei, the Grotta dello Smeraldo, and Capri, plus day trips to Pompeii and Vesuvius, from the clifftop town of Positano to the gardens of Ravello.
Top-rated activities on the Amalfi Coast
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Top destinations in and around the Amalfi Coast
From Amalfi's old town and the Sentiero degli Dei to the ruins of Pompeii and the gardens of Ravello further afield.
Positano
Positano has no train station and little parking. Here's how to reach the Amalfi Coast's most photographed village, and what to expect once you're there.
Amalfi: The Town That Named the Coast
Amalfi is the historic hub town of the coast: no train, SITA buses and ferries only, plus the Duomo, paper museum, and ZTL rules.
Ravello
Ravello has no beach of its own, yet its clifftop villas and gardens justify the climb above Amalfi. Here's how to visit properly.
Capri and Anacapri
Capri is an island reached only by ferry. Plan the funicular, Blue Grotto tides, and whether a day trip or overnight stay fits your visit.
Pompeii and Herculaneum: One Eruption, Two Very Different Ruins
Pompeii and Herculaneum are two separate sites near Naples, buried by the same 79 AD eruption but preserved in very different ways.
Sorrento
Sorrento is the only town in the area reachable by train, making it the logistical base for Amalfi Coast, Capri, and Pompeii without driving.
Things to do on the Amalfi Coast
Boat trips to Capri, the Sentiero degli Dei, the ruins of Pompeii, and more — the best activities on the Amalfi Coast.
The Path of the Gods hike
Covers the Sentiero degli Dei from Bomerano (Agerola) to Nocelle above Positano: about 7 km and 3 hours, with no shade or water sources along the way.
Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius
Covers the excavated ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum and the hike to the Vesuvius crater rim at 1,281 m.
Boat cruises along the coast
Covers full-day boat excursions along the coastline and out to Capri.
Lemon groves and limoncello
Covers the IGP-certified sfusato amalfitano lemon, the terraced groves that grow it, and limoncello tastings and production visits.
Essential travel guides
Our most popular guides to help you prepare.
The Path of the Gods Hike: What It Really Takes
The Path of the Gods is a multi-hour ridge hike from Bomerano to Nocelle, not a quick stroll. Trail facts, logistics, and what to expect.
Driving the SS163: What the Amalfi Coast Road Really Demands
The SS163 is not a scenic highway but a narrow cliffside road with ZTL zones, tight bends, and heavy summer traffic. What to know before renting.
Blue Grotto Capri: What a Guaranteed Visit Actually Means
No tour can guarantee Blue Grotto entry. Learn how tide and sea state control access, when the light is best, and how the visit really works.
How Many Days Do You Need on the Amalfi Coast?
Why 2 nights on the Amalfi Coast rarely works: real distances, four zones, and how many days you actually need to see it properly.
Best Time to Visit the Amalfi Coast
When to go to the Amalfi Coast: high season crowds, quiet winter closures, and the shoulder months that actually balance both.
Ferries Between Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast and Capri: What They Actually Cover
How ferries connect Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Capri, why the network shrinks in winter, and when sea conditions can cancel a crossing.
Suggested itineraries
Tested routes to make the most of your time.
Amalfi Coast in a Week: A Realistic 7-Day Itinerary
A 7-day Amalfi Coast itinerary that adds Naples, Pompeii and Sorrento without cramming seven towns into seven rushed days.
Amalfi Coast in 5 Days: Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, Ravello and Capri
A 5-day Amalfi Coast itinerary from a Sorrento and Positano base, covering Amalfi, Ravello and a Capri day trip without a rental car.
Capri and Sorrento in 2 Days: A Simple, Realistic Itinerary
Spend two days pairing Sorrento's old town with a full day on Capri, without trying to squeeze in the Amalfi Coast as well.
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