The Amalfi Coast
Cliffside villages, lemon terraces and a coast best seen from the sea.
What makes it distinctive
A UNESCO-listed coastline of steep terraces, pastel villages and gardens hung above the sea. It rewards arriving slowly, by boat where possible, and staying long enough to ignore the itinerary.
See the complete escape- Best months
- May, June, September, October
- Seasons
- Many hotels on the coast are seasonal and close through the winter. July and August are the most crowded months.
- Arrive
- Naples (NAP). Allow roughly 75 minutes to two hours by road to Positano or Ravello, depending on traffic. In season, a car to the port and a boat along the coast is an elegant alternative.
- Getting around
- We do not recommend self-driving here in season. The coast road is demanding, parking is scarce, and the best views are from the water.
- Ideal stay
- 4–6 nights
Le Sirenuse
Positano
A long-established family-run hotel above Positano's beach, known for its terraces facing the town and sea. It is a natural base for boat days.
This recommendation is based on research, not a visit. Confirm current details, rates and seasonal opening with the property.
Three days in The Amalfi Coast
Longer stays add more days in the Planner.
Arrive by sea
Transfer from Naples and settle in. In the evening, walk down through Positano to the beach for an early dinner by the water.
Ravello's gardens
Have a driver take you up to Ravello for the gardens of Villa Rufolo and the belvedere of Villa Cimbrone. Return for a late swim.
A day on the water
Charter a boat for the coves and grottoes of the coast, with lunch at a beach restaurant reached only by sea.