Amalfi Coast Travel Guide
When to Visit:
We went at the end of May, and it was PERFECT. Not necessarily the best time to swim, but the weather was warm, and crowds were scarce. September is a beautiful time to visit as well, as summer crowds will die down a bit. Keep in mind that the Amalfi Coast is a seasonal destination - they'll be locking their doors come October.
Things to Consider:
Don't come to Amalfi specifically for the beaches. There are no actual sandy beaches in the area, except for a few black pebble beaches.
Please plan your transportation ahead of time. The coastline is a long stretch of twists and turns, and Italian locals drive like madmen. You don’t want to be backed up for hours when you’re just trying to arrive safely at your destination.
I suggest to start your journey with a few days exploring Rome.
This is an expensive and highly desired destination. It’s SO crucial to book ahead of time, and I really recommend to go during shoulder season to find more reasonable hotel rates.
How to Get There:
You'll likely arrive from Rome, through Naples, and then there are a few stops to take to get to the beautiful coast. Don't worry - the view is breathtaking on the journey.
Ask me about how I can make your arrival SEAMLESS. I had wonderful clients vacation here recently, and she mentioned, “Paying a little extra for pre-arranged transportation was worth its money in gold”.
Things to Do:
Mozzarella making
Limoncello tasting - (YUM!)
Capri boat tour with a stop in the Blue Grotto
A boat ride along the coastline - stunning
Sunset concerts in Ravello (summer only)
Hiking into the high summits and plateaus of the Monti Lattari, the mountain range of Praiano, Amalfi and Ravello
Hiking the world-famous Path of the Gods followed by a coastline picnic
Walk the beautiful Positano town
Swimming in the sea
Eat lunch with a view of Mt Vesuvius
Go Crystal Kayaking near Sorrento
Enjoy the La Fontelina Beach Club
Swim in the Positano spiaggia
Go to a famous beach club in capri
Rent a vintage flat
Get drinks at Le Sirenuse
Have dinner in a lemon grove in Sorrento
Take a ferry to colorful procida
Lunch with a view at ristorante bruno
More Things To Do:
A private tour of the Pompeii ruins
Visit to the ancient city of Pompeii
Visit Ravello with 2 enchanting gardens/villas: Villa Rufolo and Villa
Stroll along Positano tasting a lemon granite
Spend a day at the beach in Maiori, near Salerno.
Water sports
Brunch at caffe Positano
Boat to arienzo beach club
Cocktails at Aldo’s bar
Dinner at La Sponda
Nightcap at Francos Bar
Helicopter rides
Tandem skydiving
Pompeii under the moonlight
Private sunrise runs around Pompeii
Spend the day exploring Capri - the Hawaii of Europe!