

The Amalfi coast is one of the most spectacular areas of coastline in Italy! Don’t believe us? Here are just five reasons we love this region south of Naples… with the photos to prove it! (And if these weren’t enough, here are five more reasons to love the Amalfi coast, in pictures!).
The spectacular—and scary!—Amalfi coast road
Driving the Amalfi coast, or taking the SITA bus, isn’t for everyone. (We write why not, and some other options to consider, in this post on how to get the most out of the Amalfi coast). But it is stunning. And those hairpin curves? Well, they’re exhilarating…. to say the least.
The open-air music of the Ravello Festival
As well as drop-dead gorgeous, the Amalfi coast town of Ravello is a music-lover’s paradise. One of its biggest events: the Ravello Festival, which runs major concerts, Q&As with artists, dances, performances, and literary readings throughout the summer. Many take place in the stunning gardens of the Villa Rufolo in the open air. The 2012 Ravello Festival officially kicks off on June 23, although concerts are already taking place and will be through the spring.
The absolute tranquillity of the towns at night
Many people experience the Amalfi coast by day, taking the bus from Sorrento and returning to stay in hotels in either Sorrento or Naples. That means that, at night, the towns—even popular Amalfi and Positano—are tranquil. Especially out on a lone dock, like this one in Amalfi.
Limoncello, of course!
Lemons are grown huge, with thick rinds, on the Amalfi coast. And that makes them perfect for limoncello, Italy’s famous lemon liqueur. Once you’ve had a sip here in the Amalfi coast, you’ll never want to have it anywhere else!
The Amalfi coast’s hiking trails
You don’t have to go to the Cinque Terre to hike—you can walk to your heart’s content on paths on the Amalfi coast, too! This one, the “Sentiero degli Dei” (or “God’s Trail”), is the most famous. It links the towns of Agerola, Praiano and Positano, all at an average height of about 1,650 feet above sea level. Result: stunning views, like this one, featuring incredible landmarks like Mt. Vesuvius and Capri!
Show Comments
Book a Tour


Pristine Sistine - The Chapel at its Best
€89
1794 reviews


Premium Colosseum Tour with Roman Forum Palatine Hill
€56
850 reviews


Rome Food Tour with Pizza-Making, Local Market Tastings
€56
211 reviews


Crypts, Bones Catacombs: Underground Tour of Rome
€69
401 reviews


VIP Doge's Palace Secret Passages Tour
€79
18 reviews


Legendary Venice: St. Mark's Basilica, Terrace Doge's Palace
€69
286 reviews
It looks beautiful. I would love to trace my ancestry n Italy and visit. My parents’ and grandparents’ names: Santomango, Raponi, Visca, D’Angelo.
Thank you for this! We spent two nights there in 2010 but didn’t even get a chance to set foot out of the car due to our hectic business schedule. That has been one of our biggest regrets … this post will motivate me to work hard so we can go there again, for vacation this time!
Yes, we adore the Amalfi Coast and we are taking two walking groups to stay in Amalfi next September. We take the wonderful Sita buses up to the high villages and walk back down to Amalfi at the end of the day. The ‘Sentiero degli Dei’ from Agerola to Postiano is one of our favourite hikes; another is from Ravello and round the head of the valley to Scala and back down to Amalfi. We have to add another reason why we love the Amalfi coast: the cuisine! Nothing beats lunching in Montepertuso above Positano where Mama and Papa cook up a storm in the kitchen from ingredients picked fresh from their garden. Roll on September!
Have lots of family living in this neck of the woods. For me the best part of Italy for lots of reasons. Cuisne, hospitality, scenary, the people – it has it all. As well as Positano and Sorrento, Cetara is a stunning little town and well worth a visit.
I have stayed in Positano and can attest to the incredible beautiful of the Amalfi Coast. This past September stayed closer to Sorrento in a villa overlooking Capri and Mt. Vesuvius; heaven. Positano is calling me back. Will stay there again in town. Love walking down to the beach area past the shops/restaurants. If you are hesitating-go. Ravello is spectacular also.