With an 1800-km-long (1118-mile-long) shoreline sloping into some of the clearest Mediterranean waters, it's easy to see how Sardinia has become one of Italy's most coveted summer destinations.
8 insider tips for the best experience of Italy's Amalfi Coast
02.03.2024 - 16:09 / lonelyplanet.com / Amalfi Coast
Running from Sorrento southwards to Salerno, the Amalfi Coast is a jagged rollercoaster of citrus groves edged by cobalt-blue sea.
Its cliff-hugging road, the strada statale 163 Amalfitana (Amalfi Drive), is one of the most beautiful in the world, though not for the fainthearted, and yes, it still gets extremely traffic clogged, despite recent traffic calming measures. The Amalfi Coast is a victim of its own success, yet even the masses that flock here can’t diminish the charm of the world’s most beautiful stretch of coast.
Contrary to what you might think, it’s not all crowds, sports cars and influencers: between the grand villas and tourist-magnet towns rural life goes on, with terraced farmland and local fishing fleets. These top tips on planning, health, safety and etiquette can help you make the most of your trip.
It’s ideal to have at least five days to spend here, especially if you’re taking public transport. This way you could explore highlights of the coast, such as Positano, Ravello, Maiori and Furore, without rushing. The best way to travel between the towns is by ferry. You can take the ferry from Naples to Amalfi, and then hop along the coast. You’ll see beautiful views along the coast, and won’t be stuck in, or contribute to, the traffic problem.
It’s best to book accommodation ahead. Plan ferry hops too, booking tickets on Travelmar, which has the most extensive service.
There are a lot of steps to climb in most of the towns along the Amalfi Coast, so you’re likely to be covering a lot of ground on foot. Pack some comfortable shoes or sandals in which you can tramp up and down hills and staircases. However, remember to include some smarter shoes for the evening, as Italians get dressed up for going out and will look askance at sneakers or flip flops.
Most of the beaches along the coast are pebbly and rocky, so it’s also worth packing some water shoes.
Millions of people visit the Amalfi Coast every year, and July and August are the peak times, when Italians and other Europeans have their long summer break. Since 2023, a new rule prevents even-numbered number plates driving the coast’s famous SS163 Amalfitana on even-numbered days during Easter week, in August, and weekends from June 15 to September 30. This adds an extra layer of complexity if you’re traveling by car.
If you can, the best time to visit the Amalfi Coast is in the early spring (though Easter week is busy) or late fall, when the weather is usually pretty good, and the sea is warmer. If traveling in the lowest season, from November to March, be aware lots of restaurants and hotels take a few months off and close, and ferry and bus services are much more limited.
During the Amalfi Coast’s long summer, the streets and beaches will
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