What do you look for when picking the perfect vacation spot? Beautiful beaches? Charming towns to explore? Shopping? Restaurants with a view? Colorful sunsets? Romance? What if I told you that you could get all of these in one place…the Amalfi Coast. In this article, learn about the best things to do on the Amalfi Coast with tips to have the best experience.
Why Trust Us: We’ve been to the Amalfi Coast twice, once as a family on a tight budget, when our kids were 9 and 11, and again years later as a couple. This time we spent 10 days based in Positano and Sorrento and explored the length of the coastline by car and boat. We’re frequent visitors to Italy, with six trips and counting.
From our two trips, we have spent about two weeks on the Amalfi Coast, staying in both Positano and Sorrento. We have learned how to tour the Amalfi Coast on a budget and what it is like to be able to splurge on a fancy hotel room.
You can have an amazing experience here without spending a fortune. But if you have a fortune to spend, there are many, many places on the Amalfi Coast that will help you unload some of that cash.
Below, we cover the best things to do on the Amalfi Coast, plus tips to help you have the best experience regardless of your budget.
The Essentials
WHERE | Between Sorrento and Salerno, Campania, Italy
BEST FOR | First-time visitors wanting a full overview of the coast
HOW MUCH TIME YOU NEED | 3 to 5 days
BEST TIME TO VISIT | Mid-April to May, or mid-September to October
GETTING AROUND | Ferry or boat in summer; car or bus in the off-season
DON’T MISS | Boat tour of the Amalfi Coast, Path of the Gods, Positano, Ravello, and Amalfi
HIDDEN GEM | Wine tasting in Tramonti
Quick Answer: Our Favorite Amalfi Coast Experiences
If your time is limited, these are the experiences we’d point you toward first. After exploring this entire stretch of coastline across two trips, these are the ones that have stuck with us most:
- Take a boat tour of the Amalfi Coast — the best way to see the whole coastline
- Hike the Path of the Gods — the coast’s most iconic hike
- Go wine tasting in Tramonti — off the beaten path, and unforgettable
- Eat your way through the coast — seafood, pasta, limoncello, lemon delights
- Splurge on a villa stay, like Villa Bohème in Positano — worth every euro
- Kayak in Positano, especially good with kids — simple, cheap, and fun
Best Things to Do on the Amalfi Coast
1. Visit the Amalfi Coast Towns
Dotting the dramatic coastal cliffs of the Amalfi Coast are small, colorful towns that are a delight to explore. After visiting or seeing every town on the coast across two trips, here are our five favorites:
Positano: Postcard-perfect and iconic, with beautiful beaches and incredible restaurants. We kayaked here with our kids on our first trip, and it was our home base for exploring the whole coast on our second.
Ravello: The views from the villas here are spectacular, and it’s noticeably quieter than Positano or Amalfi.
Atrani: A quiet, unique little town, with a beachfront setting and a road that spirals along the coastline.
Atrani
Amalfi: Easy to get to, with a beach of its own and fun limoncello tasting. It’s the most recognizable town on the coast.
The Amalfi Duomo
Cetara: A lesser-known spot with a beautiful beach. It’s worth seeking out if you want to get off the main tourist track.
Cetara
For the full rundown of every town worth visiting, see our guide to the 17 towns on the Amalfi Coast ↓
17 Beautiful Towns on the Amalfi Coast (And Which Ones to Visit)
Here’s a rundown on the towns lining the Amalfi Coast, plus which ones to visit.Our Take: If you only have time for a few, stick to Positano, Ravello, and Amalfi. These are the “big 3” and you’ll get to see a mix of the coastline and views higher up, from the villas in Ravello.
2. Take a Boat Tour of the Amalfi Coast
One of the best things to do on the Amalfi Coast is to get out on the water. Nothing beats seeing the coastal cliffs, colorful towns, beaches, and sea caves from the water, and there are options for every budget.
If you’re watching your budget, the ferry is the most economical way to cruise the coast and it’s also the best way to get around in summer, when Amalfi Drive is jammed with traffic. Small group boat tours are a step up, taking you to a handful of towns and sea caves without the splurge of a private charter.
But if you’re going to splurge on one experience in Italy, make it a private boat. We took an 8-hour private cruise from Positano with Luxury Boats Positano, stopping at Fiordo di Furore, Amalfi, Maiori, Minori, Atrani, and Nerano (we also visited the Smeraldo Cave, though looking back we’d have skipped it and spent that time elsewhere).
The captain tucked us into coves and caves no ferry or car could reach, pointed out beach clubs and hotels along the way, and sent us to the best spot in Nerano for spaghetti Nerano. We spent the day relaxing with prosecco and pastries, and came home with some of our favorite photos from the whole trip. It’s still one of our most memorable experiences in Italy.
The view of Amalfi from the boat tour
If a full charter isn’t in the budget, renting kayaks from Spiaggia Grande in Positano is a wonderful low-cost alternative. We did this with our kids after a hot, crowded bus ride in from Sorrento, and getting out on the water, away from the crowds and the heat, was a welcome escape. Seeing Positano’s buildings cling to the cliffs from the water is one of our favorite views of the town.
Tim and Kara kayaking from Positano
Our Take: The private boat tour is worth the splurge if you can swing it. It’s simply the best way to experience this coastline. If it’s not in the budget, kayaking from Positano is a cheap, memorable way to get out on the water instead.
3. Spend Some Time on the Beach
Soaking up the sun on a beach is another wonderful thing to do on the Amalfi Coast. The “beach experience” ranges from free beaches in some towns to exclusive, VIP clubs where you spend up to €1000 per day to rent a lounge chair.
Spiaggia Grande in Positano
If you are traveling on a budget, one of the best beaches to visit is Spiaggia Grande in Positano. This pebbly beach has a beautiful setting in Positano, and from here, you can rent kayaks and it is just a short walk to several great restaurants. Other towns, such as Amalfi, Minori, Maiori, and Vietri sul Mare also have free beaches.
Then, there are the beach clubs.
Beach clubs come with an entrance fee, and this fee can vary dramatically, depending on the property and time of year.
In Positano, you can spend about €30 per person to enter the paid section of Spiaggia Grande, and for that price, you get a lounge chair and umbrella, and less crowds than the free section of the beach. Or, walk 10 minutes to Fornillo Beach, pay your €50, and visit a quieter beach in Positano.
Along the Amalfi Coast, there are many exclusive beach clubs. Arienzo Beach Club and Laurito Beach Club are some of the most famous and these are also located in Positano.
Arienzo Beach
One of the most exclusive beach clubs is La Scogliera. Prices here range from €800 to €1000 for a sun lounger for the day, depending on season and location of the lounger. This tends to be the spot where the celebrities hang out.
Our Take: We’re not big beach people, so we’ve stuck with the free section of Spiaggia Grande in Positano rather than paying for a lounge chair. That money’s better spent on dinner or a nicer hotel stay, in our opinion. But if lounging by the water with full service is your thing, the paid clubs deliver exactly that.
4. Taste Limoncello
As you visit the towns on the Amalfi Coast, it’s impossible to miss the shops selling limoncello, lemon soaps, and ceramics painted with brilliantly yellow lemons and coastal scenes.
Growing on the slopes of the Amalfi Coast are lemon trees. The peels and zest from these lemons are combined with a rectified spirit, then mixed with simple syrup, creating the sweet, tasty limoncello, typically served cold or even frozen as an after-dinner drink.
We did limoncello tastings in both Amalfi and Positano. Both towns are full of shops selling it in beautifully designed bottles that make great souvenirs or gifts to bring home.
Our Take: Even if you’re not a big drinker, it’s worth stopping into a shop for a taste, and the bottles make a great souvenir.
Limoncello
5. Visit the Villas in Ravello
Ravello is a cliffside town on the Amalfi Coast, and we spent a morning here exploring its two most famous villas.
Villa Rufolo
Villa Rufolo dates back to the 13th century and was once used to host banquets for kings and nobility. Today, it’s one of the most popular stops in Ravello, and for good reason. Getting the iconic photo of the gardens and the lone tree framed against the coastline was one of the highlights of our morning here.
The iconic view from Villa Rufolo in Ravello
Villa Cimbrone
Villa Cimbrone is even older, though most of what you see today, the gardens and buildings, dates back about 100 years. For us, the highlight was the Infinity Terrace (Terrazza dell’Infinito), lined with marble busts and looking straight out over the Amalfi Coast. It’s an unforgettable view.
Beyond the villas, we found Ravello itself to be small but very picturesque, and we enjoyed spending some time window shopping through town.
The Infinity Terrace of Villa Cimbrone
Our Take: Both villas are worth your time, but if you only visit one, make it Villa Cimbrone for the Infinity Terrace. It’s the more dramatic view of the two.
6. Hike the Path of the Gods
Located high above the coastal towns of Positano and Praiano is one of the most beautiful walks in Italy, the Path of the Gods (also called Sentiero degli Dei). This is the most popular hike to do along the Amalfi Coast and it is famous for its jaw-dropping views over Positano and the Sorrento peninsula.
Tim on the Path of the Gods
The most common way to do this hike is to start in Bomerano, hike the Path of the Gods to Nocelle, and either walk down to Positano or take the bus.
We’re hikers more than beach people (you’re far more likely to find us on a trail than lounging by the water), and this is one of our favorite hikes in Europe. It’s a thrilling trail, with coastal views for almost the entire route and a few real drop-offs along the way that keep you on your toes. The hike itself is relatively easy (5.6 km/3.5 miles one-way, mostly downhill), but the logistics of getting to and from the trailhead can be a little tricky.
Get the full details on how to do this hike in our Path of the Gods Hiking Guide.
Our Take: This is one of the best hikes we’ve done in Europe. If you do only one active thing on the Amalfi Coast, make it this hike.
7. Visit Smeraldo Grotto (The Emerald Grotto)
The Emerald Grotto is similar to the Blue Grotto on Capri. On a visit to this cave, you will sit in a rowboat and your guide will paddle around the cave, pointing out stalactites, stalagmites, and an underwater nativity scene.
But the main reason to visit the Emerald Grotto is to see the blueish-green water. The water in the cave is illuminated from a 16-meter-long underwater tunnel that leads outside.
If you have never been inside of a sea cave, then a visit to the Emerald Grotto is worth it. But if you have visited the Blue Grotto, or have plans to visit the Blue Grotto, skip the Emerald Grotto. We thought the Blue Grotto is a much better experience.
The Emerald Grotto
How to Visit the Emerald Grotto
Get here by boat (this is a popular stop on small group tours of the Amalfi Coast) or by land. There is limited parking on Amalfi Drive and you will walk down a long set of staircases to get to water level.
There will most likely be a line. At the end of October, we got here in the morning and waited about 10 minutes to enter the grotto and then 10 more minutes to board a rowboat. The rowboat tour lasts 15 minutes.
Our Take: Not really worth it, in our opinion. It’s a hassle to get to, you could be waiting a while for your turn on the boat, and once you’re inside, it’s just okay, especially if you’ve already seen (or plan to see) the Blue Grotto on Capri, which is a much better experience.
8. Fiordo di Furore
Fiordo di Furore is a narrow cove that has a small beach and is a popular swimming spot in the summer. Beyond the beach is a small fishing village and several paper mills.
Fiordo di Furore
Fiordo di Furore
Best Way to Get to Fiordo di Furore: The best way to get here is on a boat tour of the Amalfi Coast. We visited Fiordo di Furore on a boat tour and were able to enter the cove on the boat. Your next best option is to get here by bus. From the bus stop, descend the steep staircase to the beach to take a photo or go swimming. You could also hire a driver or taxi to be dropped off here. If you will be driving the Amalfi Coast, we have heard that parking is extremely difficult, so you might be limited to a quick glimpse of the cove as you drive over the bridge.
Our Take: Again, not really worth going out of your way for. It’s a hassle to get to, and once we were there, we didn’t see what all the hype was about.
9. Go for a Drive along the Amalfi Coast
Driving along the Amalfi Coast, past dramatic coastal cliffs and some of the most beautiful towns in Italy, sounds like a bucket list experience, and for some people it is (ourselves included).
We drove it ourselves in October, and it is beautiful. But it’s not everything it’s hyped up to be. The road is narrow and winding, and we spent much of the drive dodging motorbikes and oncoming traffic. Parking was a real challenge, even in the off-season.
In summer, it gets even harder. There’s more traffic on the road, and an alternating license plate system limits which days you can drive a rental car at all.
If driving the Amalfi Coast sounds like something you would like to do, make sure you read our guide on How to Drive the Amalfi Coast.
Our Take: Only worth it from October through April, when crowds and traffic are at their lowest. Even then, it’s beautiful but stressful. Read our full driving guide before deciding if it’s right for your trip.
Amalfi Coast Drive clings to the cliffs along the coastline
10. Go Shopping
One of the best things to do on the Amalfi Coast, as you visit the small towns, is to go shopping. Popular things for sale are ceramics, handmade leather sandals, clothing, perfume, and of course, limoncello.
Our Take: Nice to do, even if you’re not a big shopper. There are plenty of shops selling clothing, sandals, limoncello, and ceramics worth browsing.
11. Dine with a View
Having a sunset dinner with a view of the Amalfi Coast is a wonderful way to end the day. Most of our nights in Positano were spent seeking out the restaurant with the best combination of view and overall experience.
La Sponda was the clear winner. We had a table right against the window, dining on Michelin-starred food as the sun set over Positano. It was one of the best dinners we’ve had anywhere.
Panoramic Restaurant and Adamo ed Eva, also in Positano, were also standouts, both combining great food with great views.
Our Take: If you only book one special dinner on the Amalfi Coast, make it La Sponda (make your reservation at least several weeks in advance). Panoramic Restaurant and Adamo ed Eva are excellent runners-up if you can’t get a table. We cover more restaurants in Positano in our guide Things to Do in Positano.
12. Try a Lemon Delight (Delizie al Limone)
This small, cream-filled cake is topped with a thick, delectable layer of icing, and you’ll see it on menus throughout the Amalfi Coast. Our hotel concierge pointed us to the best version: Sal de Riso, an award-winning pastry shop in Minori. Tim and I stopped in while on our boat tour of the coast, and it did not disappoint.
Lemon Delight
Our Take: Worth planning around if you can. Sal de Riso’s version is the standard the rest of the coast is measured against.
13. Splurge on a 5-Star Hotel
The Amalfi Coast is a romantic getaway destination, making it a perfect place to splurge on a hotel, especially if you are on your honeymoon or a special occasion.
Luxury hotels can be found all along the Amalfi Coast. Positano is home to a large number of these hotels.
We stayed at Villa Bohème, a small luxury boutique property in Positano, and it remains the best hotel stay of our lives. From the wide, private terrace of the Puccini Suite, we started and ended every day with one of the best views in Positano. Breakfast was served there each morning, and we used it to relax midday and watch the sunset each evening. The service was impeccable (it felt like we had the concierge on speed dial for anything we needed), and the suite itself gave us room to actually live in Positano for a few days, not just sleep there.
Tim on the terrace of our suite at Villa Bohème
Our terrace at Villa Bohème
Other hotels worth the splurge are Le Sirenuse (a 5-star hotel in Positano and a popular hotel with celebrities), Il San Pietro di Positano (Positano), Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel and Spa (Conca dei Marini), Villa Cimbrone (Ravello), Hotel Eden Roc Suites (Positano), and Casa Angelina (Praiano).
For other splurge-worthy hotels along the coast, by town and budget, see our full guide:
Where to Stay on the Amalfi Coast: A First-Timer’s Guide
Where to stay on the Amalfi Coast, organized by location and budget.Our Take: If you’re going to splurge on one hotel in Italy, make it Villa Bohème. It’s a stay we still talk about, and probably always will.
14. Tour the Amalfi Coast Wine Road
Tramonti is the main area of the Amalfi Coast Wine Road, a driving route that takes you past various vineyards on the hills of the Amalfi Coast. And while you can explore multiple vineyards along the Wine Road, Tenuta San Francesco is one not to skip.
This vineyard is the Amalfi Coast’s best off the beaten path experience.
The owner, Gaetano Bove, gave us a tour of the vineyard. As we walked through the vineyard, Gaetano picked a bunch of grapes off the vine for us to taste. We also toured the wine cellar and the owner also opened a tap to one of the fermentation vats and gave us a taste. It was amazing.
We just happened to be there on a day that they were harvesting grapes. What a beautiful sight to see…crates and crates of dark purple grapes.
Next up on our visit was a leisurely lunch where we ate panzanella, pasta, and desert as we sampled the vineyard’s wines.
After working out a vet emergency (Gaetano is one of the owners of the vineyard and he is the local veterinarian), he rejoined us for a glass of wine and shared stories about his past and starting the vineyard. I don’t know if every visitor has that same personal experience with the owner or if we just got lucky, but all of the staff members were simply amazing and went out of their way to make sure that their guests had a top notch experience.
The staff proudly showed off some of the celebrities that have visited their vineyard, like Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel, and they were open to sharing stories about those visits. We also got to witness a couple purchase a palette of wine, which is 56 cases or 672 bottles! Now that is a testament to how much people love the wine and experience here. Tim asked the couple if they owned a restaurant, liquor store, event venue, etc. Nope, just an ordinary couple who now has a lot of wine.
Overall, it felt less like visiting a vineyard and more like reconnecting with long-lost relatives who just happened to own one.
Our Take: This is the Amalfi Coast’s best off-the-beaten-path experience, and one of our favorite things we did on either trip. If you have any interest in wine, don’t skip it.
15. Day Trip to Capri
One of the best things to do on the Amalfi Coast is take a day trip to Capri, a glamorous island popular with tourists and the rich and famous alike, much like Positano and Ravello.
We’ve done this day trip twice, both times from Sorrento rather than Positano. If you’re staying in Positano, don’t let that stop you. It’s essentially the same trip, just a slightly longer ferry ride.
On the island, don’t miss a boat tour around Capri, a visit to the Blue Grotto, and the chairlift up to Monte Solaro for panoramic views, plus a bit of shopping in Capri town. For the full plan, see our guide How to Spend One Perfect Day in Capri ↓
One Day in Capri: How to Plan the Perfect Capri Day Trip
Exactly how to plan a day trip to Capri.
Capri
We took this photo while walking the Pizzolungo Coastal Trail
Our Take: Worth the day trip even if you’re already overwhelmed with towns to see on the Amalfi Coast itself. Capri has a different, more glamorous energy that’s worth experiencing at least once.
The Amalfi Coast for Budget Travelers
If you are traveling the Amalfi Coast on a budget, here are a few tips.
During the summer months, plan on taking the ferry to get around the Amalfi Coast. The bus is an economical choice, but there are two downsides to taking the bus: (1) it can get caught in traffic jams on Amalfi Drive, and (2) it is frequently late and crowded and hot (we know because this is how we got around on our first visit).
If you plan to visit the beach at one of the Amalfi Coast towns, get there early to get a spot.
One of our favorite cheap experiences was renting kayaks for an hour at Positano and paddling around. The views of Positano are gorgeous from the water.
Stay in Sorrento, rather than an Amalfi Coast town, because it can be easier to find budget accommodations in Sorrento.
Ideally, visit outside of peak season (avoid June, July, August, and early September). Crowds will be lower and prices will be a little cheaper.
We took this photo of the Amalfi Coast from the bus on our first visit here
How to Plan Your Time
How much time you spend on the Amalfi Coast, and how you divide it between towns, depends on your trip. It’s possible to visit a few highlights, like Positano, Ravello, and Amalfi, in a single day. With more time, you can slow down, add in a hike or a boat tour, and actually settle into a town rather than just passing through.
For a full breakdown by trip length, from a quick day trip to a full week, see our guide ↓
How to Plan the Perfect Amalfi Coast Itinerary
Whether you just have a few days or a full week, here’s how to plan your time on the Amalfi Coast.Where to Stay
Where you base yourself depends on your budget and what kind of trip you want. We’ve stayed in both Positano and Sorrento across our two trips. Positano puts you right in the heart of the coast, while Sorrento tends to be easier on the wallet and a convenient base for day trips to Capri and Pompeii as well.
For a full breakdown by town and budget, see our guide Where to Stay on the Amalfi Coast.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to visit the Amalfi Coast?
The best time to visit the Amalfi Coast is from mid-April through May and mid-September through October, when the weather is pleasant and crowds are manageable. The busiest months to visit the Amalfi Coast are July and August and during this time, traffic jams along the Amalfi Coast are common and crowds are huge in the Amalfi Coast towns.
How much time do you need on the Amalfi Coast?
It’s possible to road trip or travel by ferry along the Amalfi Coast in one day, visiting a few towns, such as Positano, Ravello, and Amalfi. With more time, you can explore more Amalfi Coast towns, visit the beaches, go hiking, go wine tasting in the wine region, try out a few restaurants for dinner, or simply unwind and relax. For a leisurely visit to the Amalfi Coast, plan on spending about three to five days here.
Is the Amalfi Coast worth it?
Visiting the Amalfi Coast, with its dramatic coastal cliffs and colorful towns, is one of the best things to in Italy. It’s romantic, it’s photogenic, and it is fun to explore, with proper planning. The Amalfi Coast is well worth the visit on a tour of Italy.
What is the best way to get around the Amalfi Coast?
During the summer months, the best way to get around the Amalfi Coast is by boat (ferry, small boat tour, or private boat). The views are beautiful and you can avoid the traffic jams on Amalfi Drive. If you are traveling on a budget, travel by ferry or by bus. From June through September, avoid driving the Amalfi Coast if possible, since traffic jams are frequent, parking is a nightmare, and rental car traffic is limited by the new alternating license plate system.
Plan Your Amalfi Coast Trip
- Deciding how many days to spend? → Our Amalfi Coast Itinerary guide breaks it down from a quick day trip to a full week.
- Trying to choose which towns to visit? → Our 17 Beautiful Towns on the Amalfi Coast guide covers all of them, with our take on which ones are worth your time.
- Thinking about renting a car? → Our Driving the Amalfi Coast guide gives our honest take on whether it’s worth it.
- Adding on a day trip to Capri? → Our One Day in Capri guide covers everything you need to know.
- Planning to hike the Path of the Gods? → Our Path of the Gods Hiking Guide covers the full route and logistics.
- Planning a bigger trip to Italy? → Our Italy Travel Guide has links to all of our posts, including Rome, Florence, Venice, Sicily, Puglia, the Dolomites and beyond.
If you have any questions about the best things to do on the Amalfi Coast, or if you would like to share your experience, let us know in the comment section below.
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