Amalfi Coast Vacation Packages

Best time to take a trip to Amalfi Coast

The best time to visit the Amalfi Coast is in the late spring or early fall, when the temperatures hover around 70F and the crowds are thinner. The summer is the high season, when temperatures regularly reach above 80F and the streets are crowded with people. The rainy season lasts from November to April. The region rarely experiences snow, but many of the businesses on the Amalfi Coast shut down in the winter months. If you do go during the winter, expect to find temperatures that rarely drop below 50F.

Insider tips for Amalfi Coast travel

Villa Cimbrone Gardens

If you're visiting in late spring or summer, the Villa Cimbrone Gardens offer spectacular plants and panoramic views.

Beaches in the Evening

During the day, the beaches on the Amalfi Coast are crowded with tourist boats and ferries. Evenings are quieter, and you can watch fishermen at work.

Island of Capri

If you need a day trip, check out Capri, an island just off the coast. Catch a ferry from Positano or Amalfi.

Walking Tour

Many tourists avoid the walking tours, but they provide an intimate look at the city. Ask at your hotel for guide recommendations.

Local Food Specialties

Anchovies are a specialty on the Amalfi Coast, and you can get them baked or as part of a dish.

Things to do in Amalfi Coast

Footpath of the Gods

From its start in Positano, this hiking trail climbs the cliffs and offers endless views of the town and the sea.

Ravello Cathedral

The highlight of Ravello's historic center, the cathedral offers colorful frescoes. It has a chapel where the weapons for the Crusades were blessed.

Villa Rufolo

The Villa Rufolo is a castle in Ravello that sits high on the cliffs above town. There, you'll find gardens and spectacular architecture.

Coast Road

The road that runs along the Amalfi Coast makes for a spectacular drive any time of year. Hire a taxi if you'd rather look out the windows.

Luna Convento

Situated on a rock outcropping, this Franciscan convent in Amalfi is open to visitors during most of the year.

Spiaggia del Fornillo

The Spiaggia del Fornillo is the coastline in front of Positano, and is often regarded as the most beautiful in the world.

Due Fratelli

These twin rock formations off the coast of Salerno are an iconic symbol of the Amalfi Coast, popular with sightseers and kayakers.

Castello di Arechi

Located in Salerno, the Castello di Arechi dates back to the Gothic and Byzantine periods.

Cattedrale di Sant'Andrea

For lovers of history and architecture, the Cattedrale di Sant'Andrea in Amalfi is a must-see.

Castellabate

Located in Salerno, the Castellabate is a medieval city that sits atop a hill. You'll find spectacular views and picturesque ruins.