Top Things to do in Amalfi Coast
The 6 Best Historic Walking Areas in Amalfi Coast, Campania
Stretching along the southern side of Italy's Sorrentine Peninsula, the Amalfi coast dazzles with its mysterious grottos, craggy cliffs and shimmering bays. Grab a seat on the sea side of a regional bus to soak up views on the fabled route from artsy Positano to Amalfi. Ravello offers some respite from the crowds, plus the stunning Villa Cimbrone, which overlooks the Bay of Salerno. The historic section of Sorrento has winding streets filled with craftspeople. Capri is only a hydrofoil or ferry ride away.
Restaurants in Amalfi Coast
1. Il Vecchio Centro Storico di Romagnano al Monte
2. Centro Storico Ravello
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By Seeking_True_Quality
If we could choose a place on the Amalfi coast where we would love to spend the rest of our lives - it would be Ravello! The whole road along the Amalfi coast is a technical masterpiece. But those few kilometers from Atrani to Ravello, perched in an almost vertical rock, were simply awesome! Our bus driver negotiated the hairpin curves and the narrow road with such confidence that we could admire the steep Valle del Dragone without worries. During the ascent, our guide informed us about famous artists, writers, actors, musicians who lived in Ravello: Giovanni Boccaccio, Greta Garbo, Edvard Grieg, M. C. Escher! It was one of those Aha moments: yes, we saw those scenes on his graphics! The bus left us just outside the main tunnel which runs under Ravello and we walked up to the second pedestrian tunnel. On our left, we saw the Oscar Niemeyer concert hall in which the Ravello Music Festival is held in the summer. In the background, the view was breathtaking: the little towns of Minori and Maiori below on the coast and Salerno in the distance. After the tunnel, we arrived at the Piazza Duomo. Unfortunately, the Doumo was closed. We knew that we did not have enough time to go to the Villa Cimbrone and the famous Terrazzo dell'infinito, so we decided to visit the Villa Rufolo, its Entrance Tower is on the Piazza Duomo.
3. Centro Storico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By shclawson - Deale, United States
Positano is quaint ... but relatively small and typically jam-packed with beach-focused tourists. Amalfi is beautiful and big enough to absorb the tour buses that make the drive south from Positano. It feels more like an authentic Italian town and, in fact, was a central hub for trade and culture in ancient times. The mosaic-covered medieval cathedral is beautiful outside, especially in late afternoon when the sun is low. Inside there are new findings, restorations and a very informative museum that have been added in recent years. Elsewhere in Amalfi are all sorts of restaurants, shops, and narrow streets to explore.
4. Piazza Flavio Gioia
5. Piazza Duomo
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 2 reviews
