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Overview
Amalfi Coast & Sorrento (Costiera Amalfitana) is one of the essential stops in Italy, located in the Campania region. Cliffside lemon groves, Positano, Amalfi, Ravello hikes and Capri ferries.
With direct connections via Trenitalia Frecciarossa & Italo, Amalfi Coast & Sorrento rewards a stay of 3–4 days so you can balance major landmarks with neighborhood cafés, markets, and easy half-day excursions.
Neighbourhoods & historic quarters
Sorrento (Historic Center, Marina Grande & Cliff Terraces)
Practical rail-and-ferry base with Circumvesuviana train access, sunset views toward Vesuvius, and direct boats to Positano, Amalfi, and Capri.
Positano & Praiano
Vertical pastel cliffside villages cascading down to Spiaggia Grande and Marina di Praia, ideal for scenic walks and beach clubs.
Amalfi Town, Atrani & Ravello
Historic maritime republic centered on Amalfi’s Arab-Norman cathedral, tiny neighbor Atrani, and clifftop Ravello’s music-festival gardens.
Top sights & experiences
Amalfi Cathedral (Duomo di Sant’Andrea) & Cloister of Paradise
9th-century striped bronze-doored cathedral atop a grand staircase in Piazza Duomo.
Ravello: Villa Rufolo & Villa Cimbrone (Terrace of Infinity)
Clifftop gardens 365 meters above the Tyrrhenian Sea with marble busts framing one of Italy’s most famous coastal panoramas.
Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei) from Bomerano to Nocelle
High-altitude 7.8 km coastal hiking trail suspended above Positano and the Li Galli islands.
What to eat
Scialatielli ai Frutti di Mare & Spaghetti alla Nerano
Fresh handmade pasta ribbons with clams, mussels, and prawns, or fried zucchini ribbons tossed with aged Provolone del Monaco.
Delizia al Limone & Sfusato Amalfitano Limoncello
Sponge domes glazed in fragrant IGP Amalfi lemon cream and chilled artisan lemon liqueur.
Alici di Cetara & Mozzarella in Carrozza
Fresh anchovies and colatura di alici (amber anchovy elixir) from the fishing village of Cetara.
Where to stay by budget
Budget
Well-connected hostels and guesthouses within a 10-minute walk of Amalfi Coast & Sorrento's central station or metro lines.
Mid-range
Boutique 3-to-4-star hotels near the historic center and pedestrian promenade.
Luxury
Heritage 5-star grand hotels and design properties with concierge access and views.
Rough nightly ranges in Euro (€): hostel dorms and monasteries often run €35–€65 per person; central 3-star hotels and family pensioni commonly cost €120–€240 per double room; 5-star palazzi and rural agriturismo estates range from €320+ in peak spring and autumn. See our Italian accommodation guide.
Getting there
Amalfi Coast & Sorrento is served by Trenitalia Frecciarossa & Italo and intercity express trains as well as regional airport transfers. Book high-speed legs 2–6 weeks ahead for early-bird fares.
Getting around
The historic core of Amalfi Coast & Sorrento is best explored on foot, supplemented by contactless tap-to-pay metro, tram, or bus lines.
Day trips & side trips
Island of Capri & Anacapri (Chairlift to Monte Solaro)
20–30 minutes by passenger ferry from Sorrento, Positano, or Amalfi to Piazzetta di Capri, the Gardens of Augustus, and Monte Solaro.
Paestum Greek Temples or Salerno Seafront
Reach Salerno by ferry from Amalfi (35 minutes), then take a 30-minute regional train to three remarkably intact Doric Greek temples.
Best time to visit
Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) bring mild walking weather and harvest festivals to Amalfi Coast & Sorrento. Summer offers long daylight hours, while winter brings festive markets and lower hotel rates.
Local tips
- From April through October, use Travelmar/NLG passenger ferries between Salerno, Amalfi, and Positano to skip crowded SITA buses on the SS163 road.
- For the easiest luggage transfer with high-speed trains, ride Frecciarossa/Italo to Salerno and board the ferry 400 meters away at Piazza della Concordia.
- Start the Path of the Gods hike in Bomerano (Agerola) before 8:30 AM to walk downhill toward Positano in cooler morning light.
Official sources & further reading
Rules, Euro (€) fares, and museum booking windows change. Confirm details here before you travel: