Top places to visit in Amalfi

• Amalfi Cathedral (Duomo di Sant'Andrea)

  Cathedral · 4.7 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  The 9th-century Cathedral of St Andrew dominates Amalfi's Piazza del Duomo with its Arab-Norman striped façade, 62-step grand staircase, and crypt holding the relics of the Apostle Andrew. The adjacent Chiostro del Paradiso (1268) is a gem…

• Villa Cimbrone Romantic Ravello

  romantic-villa · 4.8 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  Villa Cimbrone in Ravello — the romantic 11th-century villa with the Terrace of Infinity lined with marble busts, one of the most photographed viewpoints on the Amalfi Coast and a favourite of Greta Garbo who hid there in 1938.

• Amalfi Coast Drive (SS163)

  scenic drive · 4.8 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  The 50 km coastal road from Vietri sul Mare to Positano — one of the world's most scenic drives hugging cliff faces above turquoise water; passes all Amalfi Coast towns.

• Valle delle Ferriere Nature Reserve

  Nature Reserve · 4.8 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  A dramatic gorge behind Amalfi, carved by the Canneto stream and filled with endemic Woodwardia ferns (a Tertiary relic plant), waterfalls, and the ruins of medieval paper mills (ferriere). One of Italy's most beautiful coastal hikes.

• Piazza del Duomo

  public square · 4.7 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Amalfi's central square at the foot of the cathedral staircase; the social hub of the town with cafes, gelaterias and the fountain of Sant'Andrea.

• Ravello Town

  hilltop village · 4.8 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  Hilltop village 5 km above Amalfi with UNESCO-listed Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone gardens; the annual Ravello Festival (classical music) runs July–August on a clifftop stage.

• Hiking Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei)

  hiking trail · 4.9 rating · about 5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Italy's most famous coastal hike (7.8 km) from Agerola to Nocelle above Positano; the "Path of the Gods" traverses dramatic cliff edges with near-vertical drops to the sea.

• Museo della Carta (Paper Museum)

  Industrial Museum · 4.6 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  A working 13th-century paper mill in the Valle dei Mulini, the oldest paper museum in the world. Amalfi was medieval Europe's leading paper producer — the mill demonstrates traditional bamboo papermaking still used for official Italian…

• Villa Rufolo Ravello

  medieval villa · 4.7 rating · about 1.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  Medieval villa (13th c.) with Moorish-Arabic architecture and terraced gardens cascading over the Amalfi Coast; Wagner composed Parsifal here in 1880 after being inspired by the gardens.

• Furore High Bridge Photo

  bridge · 4.7 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Furore High Bridge — the spectacular 30-metre-high arched bridge spanning the dramatic Furore Fjord, with the tiny fishing hamlet of Furore Marina visible 30 metres below, one of the most photographed bridges in Italy.

• Amalfi Town Beach

  town beach · 4.2 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  The main beach directly in front of the town, divided between a free public section and paid beach clubs; convenient base with dramatic views of the cliffside buildings.

• Amalfi Harbour & Ferry Terminal

  harbour · 4.4 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Amalfi's small working harbour from which ferries and hydrofoils serve Positano, Capri, Salerno, Naples and the other Amalfi Coast towns; the animated centre of maritime activity.

Things to do

• Ravello & Villa Cimbrone Sightseeing · 4 h · from EUR 35 per person
• Path of the Gods Hike Hiking · 4 h · from EUR 32 per person
• Path of the Gods Hike Hiking · 4 h · from EUR 16 per person
• Amalfi Coast Boat Tour with Limoncello Tasting Adventure · 4 h · from EUR 49 per person
• Ravello Villa Gardens Tour Heritage · 3 h · from EUR 16 per person
• Amalfi Coast Boat Day Boat · 6 h · from EUR 120 per person
• Amalfi Coast Boat Tour Boat · 8 h · from EUR 110 per person
• Lemon Grove Tour & Limoncello Food Drink · 3 h · from EUR 32 per person

Day trips and tours

• Amalfi Coast Boat Tour: Positano, Ravello & Sea Caves 7 h · from EUR 82
• Ravello, Amalfi Cathedral & Lemon Farm Walk 6 h · from EUR 33

Where to stay in Amalfi

• Amalfi Town Centre about EUR 220 per night

  Compact historic centre; easy access to ferries, coastal buses, and cathedral; best base for day trips

Hotels

• Hotel Borgo Santandrea 5-star · INR 55,000 to INR 200,000 per night
• Hotel Santa Caterina Amalfi 5-star · INR 55,000 to INR 200,000 per night
• Anantara Convento di Amalfi 5-star · INR 60,000 to INR 220,000 per night
• Hotel Santa Caterina, Amalfi 5-star · EUR 350 to EUR 1,200 per night
• Hotel NH Collection Grand Hotel Convento 5-star · INR 25,000 to INR 75,000 per night
• Hotel Marina Riviera Amalfi 4-star · INR 15,000 to INR 35,000 per night

Where to eat

• Andrea Pansa italian, bakery, cafe · about EUR 12 per person
• Cumpa Cosimo italian, campanian · about EUR 45 per person
• Marina Grande italian, seafood, campanian · about EUR 55 per person
• Ristorante Pansa italian, cafe, bakery · about EUR 16 per person
• Lo Smeraldino Italian, Seafood, Amalfitan · about EUR 35 per person
• Da Gemma italian, campanian, seafood · about EUR 75 per person
• Vittoria italian, pizza, campanian · about EUR 38 per person
• Gelateria Porto Salvo italian, gelato · about EUR 6 per person

Getting to Amalfi

Nearest airport: Naples (NAP), about 38 km away in a straight line. The road or rail journey is longer.

How visitors arrive in Amalfi

• SITA bus from Sorrento By road from Sorrento · common

  SITA buses run along the coast road from outside Sorrento railway station to Amalfi. Source: positano.com

• Seasonal ferry from Salerno By ferry from Salerno · common

  Ferries from Molo Concordia opposite Salerno station serve Amalfi in the warm season, roughly April to October. Source: positano.com

• Train to Naples or Salerno, then bus or boat By train from Naples · common

  No airport or railway on the coast; Naples Capodichino is the main airport, then rail to Sorrento (Circumvesuviana) or Salerno and onward by bus or ferry. Source: positano.com

From the port to the centre

• Walk from the ferry landing unconfirmed

  The pier sits in the centre of town; most sights are a short walk away. Source: positano.com

Getting around

• Bus

  Coastal buses run along the Amalfi Coast road, linking the town with Positano, Sorrento and Salerno.

  SITA Sud buses

• Ferry

  Seasonal ferries, running roughly from Easter to mid or late October, connect Amalfi with Positano, Sorrento and Capri.

  Travelmar ferries

• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Unofficial Tour Boat Operators

  Amalfi harbour

  Unlicensed boat operators offer cheaper tours without safety equipment

  How to avoid it: Book through tourism office or verified operators with visible licenses

Best time to visit Amalfi

• Jan 13°C
• Feb 13°C
• Mar 14°C
• Apr 16°C
• May 20°C
• Jun 23°C
• Jul 26°C
• Aug 27°C
• Sep 24°C
• Oct 21°C
• Nov 18°C
• Dec 15°C

More in Italy

• Rome
• Venice
• Florence
• Milan
• Naples
• Cinque Terre

Frequently asked questions about Amalfi

What are the top-rated places to visit in Amalfi?

The highest-rated places in our Amalfi guide are Hiking Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei), Villa Cimbrone Romantic Ravello, Amalfi Coast Drive (SS163), Valle delle Ferriere Nature Reserve, Ravello Town.

Where should I stay in Amalfi?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Amalfi: Amalfi Town Centre.

How do I get around Amalfi?

Ways to get around Amalfi covered in our guide: City bus, Ferry, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Amalfi?

Scams reported to us for Amalfi include Unofficial Tour Boat Operators. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Amalfi?

Average daytime highs in Amalfi run from 13°C in Feb to 27°C in Aug.

Which airport is nearest to Amalfi?

The nearest airport to Amalfi has the code NAP.