The allure of the Amalfi Coast has drawn people to the region that is now Italy for centuries.
Here’s how it’s possible for you to navigate this fabled coast like an expert.
Book a room at the four-starHotel Poseidonto immerse yourself in Positano’s bohemian flair.
Family-owned since it opened in the 1950s, this property is laid-back and friendly.
Vintage-style rooms are large, and all but one overlook the town and sea from private balconies.
During these lessons, offered daily, trainees help chefs prepare regional appetizers and first and second courses.
The relic has undergone excavations for a decade and only opened to the public in 2018.
Restoration work continues, but the colorful frescoes are primed for admiration and worth the visit alone.
Positano is also the endpoint for one of Italy’s most stunning hiking trails.
It starts outside the village of Bomerano and runs west of Amalfi, to Nocelle, then to Positano.
You’ll eat local dishes, like the sublime shrimp carpaccio, off crockery hand-painted in Vietri sul Mare.
Another place to try isDa Vincenzo.
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Amalfi
Amalfi is the largest town on its namesake coast.
Those who drive to Amalfi will appreciate the hotel’s on-site valet parking.
A bit further west,Hotel Santa Caterinaprovides an excellent buffer from the hectic summer crowds.
The property has a beach club with a pool and a sun deck with views of the town.
TheMuseo della Carta dedicated to Amalfi’s handmade paper industry is one of them.
Take a tour of the still-operational 13th-century mill to see exactly how the paper is produced.
The Aceto family has been growing lemons less than a mile from the coast for six generations.
Best Restaurants in Amalfi
Amalfi locals have been eating atDa Gemmasince 1872. check that to try some local pastries, too.Pasticceria Pansahas been an Amalfi institution since 1830.
Try thedelizie al limone: lemon cream in a sponge case, drizzled with lemon sauce.
Sersale counts it among his favorite hotels on the coast.
During the summer months, the villa and gardens host spectacular outdoor concerts.
It’s costly, but the superb food and sea views from the garden terrace are worth the expense.
Tucked away between Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone,Mimi Pizzeria & Cucinais a local favorite spot.
It serves both pasta and pizza highlighting local recipes and ingredients.
venture to snag a table outside if it’s possible for you to.
Vietri sul Mare
Those brightly colored, hand-painted plates and bowls sold all along the coast?
They’re likely from Vietri sul Mare.
There’s even a museum dedicated to the tradition the t just outside town.
The decor is crisp, elegant, and, of course, includes locally made ceramics.
Palazzo della Guardiais a six-room bed-and-breakfast in a historic building just steps from the main shopping area.
Theres no restaurant, but guests can make coffee and tea in a communal kitchen.
The hotel also offers vouchers for cappuccinos and pastries at a nearby cafe.
Then, there’s Mirko, a superb modern artist who has taken the Vietri tradition to new heights.
Ristorante 34 da Luciais a great option with ample seating outdoors and reasonably priced seafood specialties.
When the time calls for a more polished environment,Il Principe e la Civettais a great option.
Prices tend to rise from June until mid-September.
Whatever mode of transportation you choose, be sure to book it well in advance.
I suggest avoiding travel by car, says Sersale.
Traveling by ferry is by far the best, and take boats where possible.
By Train
The cities of Italy are connected by an extensive high-speed rail internet.
From Salerno, there’s alocal trainto Vietri sul Mare, the first town on the Amalfi Coast.
The second leg takes only about 10 minutes.
From Sorrento, options include theNavigazione Libera del Golfo(NLG) andAlilauro Gruson.
Alternatively,Alilauroruns a ferry service directly from Naples to Positano and Amalfi.
If you don’t fancy ferries, you’re free to also charter a boat.
In most towns, travelers get their pick of companies offering private trips.
If you want to book ahead, tryPositano BoatsorLucibello.
By Car
The Amalfi Coast is one of the world’s most famous road trip routes.
The rule is enforced throughout much of the tourist season (April through September), with some exceptions.
Those traveling from Rome or Naples can opt for one of the economic shuttle sharing systems, likePositano Shuttle.
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