Amalfi CoastItaly
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Pastel villages cling to vertical cliffs above the Tyrrhenian Sea along this 50km stretch of southern Italian coastline. Limoncello, handmade pasta, and winding coastal drives define the dolce vita here.
Best Time to Visit
May to June, September to October
Daily Budget
$100-250/day
mid-range tier
Weather
Mediterranean. Hot dry summers (28-33°C), mild wet winters (8-14°C). Sea temperature swimmable May-October.
Top Things to Do in Amalfi Coast
- Positano — cascading pastel houses down to a pebble beach
- Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei) — clifftop hiking trail with vertigo-inducing views
- Ravello — hilltop gardens with concerts overlooking the coast
- Amalfi Cathedral — 9th-century cathedral with striped Arab-Norman facade
- Boat trip to Capri — Blue Grotto and Faraglioni rock formations
Travel Tips
- 1.SITA buses are cheap (€2-3) but crowded — sit on the right side for coastal views
- 2.Stay in Praiano or Minori for better value than Positano or Amalfi
- 3.Drive the coast only if you're confident on narrow cliff roads — otherwise take the bus or ferry