Pastel houses of Amalfi stacked up the steep green hillside above the harbour and a calm blue sea

Amalfi Coast at a glance

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TIME DIFFERENCE
1 HR AHEAD OF THE UK
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Best time to visit Amalfi Coast

  1. JAN13°C average daytime highMild, many places shut, quieter
  2. FEB14°C average daytime highMild, quiet, quieter
  3. MAR16°C average daytime highOpening up, quieter
  4. APR19°C average daytime highMild, green, a good time to go
  5. MAY23°C average daytime highWarm, flowers, best time to go
  6. JUN27°C average daytime highHot, sea warming, best time to go
  7. JUL30°C average daytime highHot, crowded, a good time to go
  8. AUG30°C average daytime highHot, crowded, a good time to go
  9. SEP27°C average daytime highWarm sea, best time to go
  10. OCT23°C average daytime highMild, quieter, a good time to go
  11. NOV18°C average daytime highRainy, quiet, quieter
  12. DEC14°C average daytime highQuiet, quieter

Temperatures are the average daytime high in °C.

May, June and September are the best months, warm enough to swim with fewer crowds than midsummer. July and August are hot and crowded, and the coast road gets very busy. April and October are good for walking. From November to March many hotels close and ferries run less often.

Things to do in Amalfi Coast

FREE

Positano

The coast's most photographed town, with steps winding down to a pebble beach.

OUTDOORS

Path of the Gods

A cliffside trail from Bomerano to Nocelle with views over Positano and Capri. Allow about three hours.

TICKETED

Amalfi Cathedral

A striped cathedral at the top of a grand staircase, with a peaceful cloister.

FREE

Ravello

A hilltop town of gardens. Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone have some of the best views in Italy.

DAY TRIP

Boat trip to Capri

Ferries and private boats run to Capri, with stops at sea caves and swimming spots.

DAY TRIP

Pompeii

The Roman town buried by Vesuvius, reached by train from Sorrento.

Amalfi Coast: common questions

Where should you stay on the Amalfi Coast?

Positano is the most famous and priciest. Amalfi is central for ferries and buses. Sorrento, just outside the coast, is cheaper and has good transport.

How do you get around the Amalfi Coast?

Ferries are the easiest way between towns in season. SITA buses also run along the coast road. Driving and parking are hard.

Does the Amalfi Coast have sandy beaches?

Most beaches are pebbly and small. Many are run by beach clubs with sunbeds, with free sections alongside.

How many days do you need on the Amalfi Coast?

Four or five days covers the main towns, a hike and a boat trip. A week lets you add Capri and Pompeii.

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