Top Things to do in Amalfi Coast
What to do and see in Amalfi Coast, Campania: The Best Free Things to do
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 Sentiero Degli Dei
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5.0 based on 2,817 reviews
Reviewed By moot1 - Bristol, United Kingdom
I've wanted to do this walk for years ,and finally I got the chance. I was not disappointed. We were blessed with beautiful sunny February weather. It takes a fair bit of travelling from Sorrento, but the walk was actually easier and quicker than I'd thought. We walked the route from Nocelle back towards Positano. We used the sunflower guide which I highly recommend. We took the higher route - where the path goes off to the right by a house with a cross in the garden - the signage takes you to the lower route at this point, but apparently the higher route is more spectacular which makes sense, and it was certainly very lovely! The cafe at the end of the route is basic but has a beautiful view too so a good place to stop off before doing the steps down to the road, which was definitely the more tiring bit of the walk. We caught the bus back to Sorrento from a stop at the bottom of the steps rather than in Positano.
2. Amalfi Coast
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4.5 based on 1,140 reviews
Also called the "Amalfi Drive," this coastal route south from Sorrento is one of the most beautiful in Europe.
Reviewed By russypooh - Long Beach, United States
Dramatic jagged cliffs, glistening Mediterranean water, a once in a lifetime trip to the Amalfi Coast. The most exquisite coastlines in the world.
3. Ravello-Minori Walk
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4.5 based on 256 reviews
While walking this scenic route between Ravello and Minori you can view, from vantage points atop cliffs, in gardens or roadways, sweeping vistas along the seacoast.
Reviewed By Dashy07 - Coventry, United Kingdom
Took 1.30 Euro bus from amalfi to ravello then after exploring ravello and its stunning views, church and ceramics, walked down hill to Minori. Beautiful walk through back steps, lemon trees, olive trees etc with fabulous views the whole way down. Good walk for family, but very steep so very young kids may struggle.
4. Fornillo
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4.5 based on 1,088 reviews
This stretch of coastline has often been described as the most beautiful in the entire Mediterranean. One after another, green and rocky mountains plunge dramatically into the Mediterranean blue sea. The famous Amalfi Coast road clings to the mountainsides revealing a succession of picture book views each seemingly more stunning than the one before. Not so many years ago much of this coast was only accessible by boat. Now it is a fashionable resort area which retains the charm of past times.
Reviewed By gidaa - Cleveland, United States
Very nice beach where u can rent chairs and umbrella for a reasonable price. There are 3 or 4 sections, all the same price and they have a casual restaurant where u can have lunch if u want. It’s not a sandy beach so bring water shoes as those pebbles get hot in the sun.
5. Ravello - Atrani Walk
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4.5 based on 496 reviews
Reviewed By 699maryanns
Absolutely love this walk with fabulous views and great exercise to make room for all the delicious Italian food we are enjoying on the Amalfi Coast!! The walk has lots of stairs but no complaints because the views along the way are awesome!! We actually wanted to do it twice ???????? Highly recommend it!!
6. Duomo di Salerno
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4.5 based on 2,369 reviews
Reviewed By Chelseaaal
very beautiful cathedral I really liked my boyfriend in this really beautiful church you need to know the opening times well the church is near the center and many restaurants we went to lunch at the Tegamino restaurant very close to the church.
7. Castello di San Nicola de Thoro-Plano
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4.5 based on 243 reviews
Reviewed By N7303YWsara_a
It was one of the best things to do in Maiori. Plus, have you ever met the owner of a castle? Here, you will find the very owner, and adorable sir who will guide you personally all over the castle and telling amazing stories of the historic things you find in each room of the castle. If you go to Maiori, you have to visit the castle. P.S. better to go during the sunset, because sun can be hard during the day. It takes 30 minutes or less to go up, and 30 to 45 minutes to walk around the castle. I started at 18:00 and before 20:00 I was down in the city again.
8. Centro Storico Salerno
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4.5 based on 1,274 reviews
Reviewed By jvlseattle - Foligno, Italy
This is the second time I've been here to see the artistic Holiday Lights that adorn nearly every street in the historic center. Certain areas have themes, the park also has a theme. This year it was a zoo with dozens of huge animals. The city is very walkable, and there are a lot of interesting shops in town to check out as well.
9. Valle delle Ferriere
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4.5 based on 653 reviews
Reviewed By mantisa2015
Forget about the crowded and overpriced beaches, leave the droves of tourists behind and take the time to hike up the Valle delle Ferriere. Especially in the summer it is also a very nice way to escape the heat, since most of the hike is under the trees. However getting to the later shady part ist quite difficult in the afternoon cause the beginning of the path is many many steps under the sun. Overall 45 to 60 min one way it is an easy hike / walk for some others, we met old ladies in flip flops who took a shower under the waterfalls but I recommend closed shoes and also long trousers cause the path is overgrown in some places. Starting from Amalfi and after you walk up the main road to the museum of the papermills follow the signs to the right, climb up many steps and after you pass in front of a tavern you start to get into the forest and follow the stream upstream. There are many small waterfalls formed and one or two big ones, you can find one or two small lagoons to bathe, if you can handle the icy water. The best thing in my opinion was the many ruined buildings on the way there, old paper and iron mills that used to be the backbone of the local industry. Poor donkeys that had to carry stuff up this path! The ruins are almost surreal, huge empty skeletons of stone buildings, some staircases and arches still standing, also ovens and other industrial components. Very eery in some places. I loved it, wouldn't like to be there alone in the evening though... From the far end you can climb higher and meet the main path that used to be the main connection to the other villages, still walkable. We didn't go so far as to reach the enclosed section that you have to pay to get access, there is the longest waterfall I presume from what was described to me, I think it is closer when coming down from Pontone. I recommend taking this hike and escaping the saturated coast for a couple of hours.
10. Lungomare di Salerno
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4.5 based on 2,160 reviews
Reviewed By christosorl - Thessaloniki, Greece
A great walk at the city.I loved Salerno as is a very beautiful city with a lot of options.Is only one hour far from Naples with a 5 euro train ticket.It deserves to spend a day there.At the night we took the Salerno eye and we saw the city from high level.
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