Before you go

Your trip to Amalfi.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Amalfi – Campânia Destination Costa Amalfitana about 65 km from Nápoles

How to get there

Aeroporto Internazionale di Napoli (NAP) Napoli · 70 km
Aeroporto Salerno Costa d'Amalfi (QSR) Pontecagnano Faiano · 45 km
Salerno Salerno · 25 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before booking. The most used airport is Naples (NAP). From Rome, take the high-speed train to Salerno; from Naples, regional trains to Salerno. From Salerno, boats (in season, generally April to October) or SITA buses go to Amalfi. Salerno airport (QSR) has some flights within Europe; check ahead.

How many days

Two days allow you to see the cathedral, the Museo della Carta, Atrani and go up to Ravello. With three or four days, use Amalfi as a base for Positano, the Grotta dello Smeraldo and Paestum.

When to go

From April to October, during the boat season. May, June and September tend to be the best-balanced months. July and August are the hottest and busiest. The feast of Sant'Andrea, the patron saint, falls at the end of June and on November 30.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. The town center is small and walkable; SITA buses depart from Piazza Flavio Gioia and boats from the adjacent harbour. Parking is difficult and expensive, and the SS163 sometimes enforces license-plate restrictions for non-residents during holidays and high season; check in advance.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Amalfi

Morning
Cathedral and Chiostro del Paradiso
Start early on the staircase of the Duomo di Amalfi. Follow the route through the Chiostro del Paradiso, the Basílica do Crucifixo and the crypt of Sant'Andrea. Shoulders and knees must be covered.
Afternoon
Vale dos Moinhos and Museo della Carta
Walk up the main street to the Museo della Carta and see the demonstration of a sheet of paper made by hand. Lunch around 12:30–14:30, in the trattorias on the main street.
Late afternoon
Atrani on foot
Walk to Atrani along the pedestrian passage. Wander the alleyways, see the Collegiata di Santa Maria Maddalena above the sea and take a break in the square.
Evening
Dinner between Amalfi and Atrani
Dine at the Piazza Umberto I in Atrani, or return to Amalfi's seafront. Dinner usually starts from 19:30–20:00. Limoncello, if you like, at the end.

2 days in Amalfi

Day 1

Morning
Cathedral and cloister
Start the day at the Duomo di Amalfi and the Chiostro del Paradiso, before the tour groups arrive.
Afternoon
Museo della Carta
Go up to the Museo della Carta, have lunch on the way back and walk along the port seafront.
Late afternoon
Atrani
Walk to Atrani and stay in the square or on the beach until the sun goes down.
Evening
Night in Atrani
Dine in Atrani's piazza and walk back to Amalfi.

Day 2

Morning
Grotta dello Smeraldo
Take the boat from the port, in season, or the SITA bus to Conca dei Marini for the Grotta dello Smeraldo. With rough seas the visit may be cancelled.
Afternoon
Ascent to Ravello
Return to Amalfi and take the bus to Ravello. Visit Villa Rufolo and have lunch in the piazza by the Duomo.
Late afternoon
Villa Cimbrone
Walk to Villa Cimbrone and follow the Viale dell'Immenso to the Terrazza dell'Infinito overlooking the Gulf of Salerno.
Evening
Return to Amalfi
Take the bus down to Amalfi and dine near the port. Check the time of the last bus.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is Amalfi a good base for exploring the coast?

Yes. It's the hub for boats and SITA buses, with direct connections to Positano, Ravello, Salerno and the Grotta dello Smeraldo.

How to get from Amalfi to Positano?

By boat in season (generally April to October), or by SITA bus along the SS163. The boat is usually faster and avoids summer traffic.

How to reach Amalfi from Rome?

By high-speed train to Salerno and from there by boat or SITA bus to Amalfi. Confirm connections in advance.

Does Amalfi have a beach?

Yes. The Marina Grande, next to the port, has dark sand and pebbles, with sections of paid establishments and free areas. Atrani beach is a 10-minute walk away.

Is Amalfi's center flat?

The area around the square and the port is flat, but the town climbs the hillside, with many stairways off the main street.

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