Amalfi Coast

The Amalfi Coast is a 60km stretch of coast in Campania, south of Naples.

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 Set between majestic mountains and the cobalt blue Tyrrhenian Sea, it offers stunning views of the Italian coast, including the most beautiful road and some of the most charming villages.

Strada Statale 163 Amalfitana is 60 km long and connects Sorrento to Salerno. This is a very narrow passage - most of it is carved into the cliff.

 Whatever your means of road transport, the speed will always be low.

Sorrento

Starting point of the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento is located on a peninsula between the Gulf of Naples and the Gulf of Salerno. The city faces the Gulf of Naples and allows for the quickest crossing to the island of Capri.

Due to its location – convenient both for touring the coast and for getting to and from Capri – Sorrento is a practical base for a quicker itinerary along the Amalfi Coast.

As it is larger and less picturesque than Positano or Amalfi, it is also the best choice for spending less on accommodation.

Positano

Sliding from the road to the edge of the Tyrrhenian Sea, Positano is the loveliest – and therefore most coveted, and consequently most expensive – of the villages along the Coast.

But if it fits in your pocket, it's worth the extravagance. Positano delivers the vertigo of the Amalfi Coast without you having to drive around. Just wander around the city, and the beach + mountain + cliff + Italy combo will be guaranteed.

In season, boats run to Capri.

Amalfi

Located at sea level, Amalfi is the historic city of the Amalfi Coast: in the 9th century there was a church in the place where its Cathedral stands.

Devoid of the pretentiousness (and designer stores) of neighboring Positano, Amalfi tends to offer better accommodation rates.

The location is very good for sightseeing: it is close to Positano and at the foot of the road that goes up to Ravello. In season, boats run to Capri.

Ravello

Commonly described as “a paradise between heaven and earth”, Ravello is the best viewpoint on the Amalfi Coast.

Ravello is not a beach village, but a mountain one – complete with elegant gardens and vineyards delicately cultivated on the hillside.

Salerno

Situated on the eastern tip of the Amalfi Coast, Salerno is a fairly ordinary resort – a large, boring city.

Its logistical advantage is having a high-speed train station – in 2h10 you are in Rome, without the risk of congestion on the road.

Capri

Less than 20 km from the Sorrento peninsula, the island of Capri fits perfectly into an itinerary along the Amalfi Coast.

It has been a desired destination since the time of the Roman emperors – Octavian and Tiberius built palaces there.

Capri has many ways to use it. It is a place that is both super chic and super touristy, attracting both jet-setters and day-trippers.

But by choosing where to stay carefully, you can find a compromise to enjoy one of the most glamorous islands in the Mediterranean.

The tourist season on the Amalfi Coast and Capri runs from April to October. Outside of these months, many things will be closed. Even during the season, some services (such as boat lines) and excursions will operate on a limited basis.

 For warmth, good weather and everything there is to do, go from June to September, with June and September, both at the end of the season, being the best months. July and August are the hottest and busiest months (August more than July). For each of these months, book in advance using BITBOOK.

 If you want to avoid these summer months because of the heat or crowds, go in May.

  We don't recommend going in April (very cold!) or October (very cloudy, already transitioning into the rainy season).

 TEMPERATURE AND RAIN, PER MONTH

See historical average temperatures and precipitation on the Amalfi Coast month by month for the season:

April:

9°C to 18°C – 75 mm of rain

Perhaps:

12°C to 23°C – 60 mm of rain

June:

17°C to 26°C – 40 mm of rain

July:

19°C to 29°C – 30 mm of rain

August:

19°C to 30°C – 45 mm of rain

September:

17°C to 27°C – 80 mm of rain

October:

13°C to 22°C – Precipitation 130 mm

ROME-NAPLES TRAIN

The trip from Rome to Naples can be done on three types of train:

High-speed trains (Freccia or Italo) take 1h10 and cost between 25 and 55 euros in economy class

Medium speed trains (Intercity) take 2 hours and cost between 20 and 30 euros in economy class

Slow trains (Regionali) take 3 hours and cost between 11 and 17 euros

You can travel from Naples to Sorrento by local train. Trains leave from Piazza Garibaldi station, which is integrated with Napoli Centrale station. Just follow the signs. It takes just over 5 minutes to walk between arrivals at Napoli Centrale and the Piazza Garibaldi lobby.

There are two lines in operation: the Circumvesuviana suburban line and the Campania Express tourist line.

Both lines have stops in Ercolano (with access to the archaeological site and also the starting point for tours to Vesuvius) and Pompeii

BOATS

NAPLES-CAPRI

In Naples, boats to Capri leave from the neighboring ports of Molo Beverello and Calata Porta di Massa, 4 km from Naples Central Station (15/20 minutes by taxi).

 The crossing from Naples to Capri can be done on 3 types of boats:

Aliscafo, a fast train that takes 50 minutes and costs between 21 and 23 euros

Nave veloce (pronounced “nave velotche”), a fast boat that lasts 60 minutes and costs 21.20 euros

Traghetto (pronounced 'tragueto'), a slow boat that lasts 1h25 and costs 15.40 euros

Buy tickets online at least a few days in advance.

 SORRENTO-CAPRI

The route between Sorrento and Capri operates all year round.

  It is operated by two types of fast boats:

 Aliscafo, lasts 20 minutes and costs between 18 and 21 euros

Nave veloce (pronounced “nave velotche”), lasts 30 minutes and costs 17.60 euros

Buy tickets online at least a few days in advance.