The Amalfi Coast is well known for their lemon orchids and olive groves! But it is the fresh gooey cheese and fresh limoncello that I remember best! How can you visit this region of Italy and not get a true taste of what Southern Italy is all about!Apr 6, 2019
Why do people visit Amalfi Coast?
It may only stretch for 30 miles, but the Amalfi Coast offers enough idyllic beauty and Italian luxury for a standalone trip. Driving its winding seaside roads will take you to charming coastal towns, scenic beaches, villas and gardens, and some of the best hotels in the world.
What is there to do in the Amalfi Coast?
- Take a Tour of Pompeii. Pompeii is undoubtedly the top attraction for visitors to the Amalfi Coast.
- Visit the Island of Capri.
- Faraglioni Rocks, Capri.
- Blue Grotto, Capri.
- Tiberius' Leap & Villa Jovis.
- Paestum.
- Herculaneum.
- Regina Giovanna Bath.
Why is Amalfi Coast so expensive?
During the high tourism season, Amalfi Coast's restaurants, tours, and hotels can skyrocket in price. With the hotter months bringing in the swarms of crowds. Typically, the high season runs from April to the month of September, however, each month can vary in price.
How do I get to the Amalfi Coast on a budget?
- Go during the shoulder season.
- Make it a day trip.
- Stay off the main streets.
- Pack a picnic dinner.
- Skip staying on Capri—and embrace slow travel.
- Buy your toiletries on the ground.
- Find out where the locals swim.
What cities are considered Amalfi Coast?
There are 13 towns and villages on the Amalfi Coast: Amalfi, Atrani, Cetara, Conca de' Marini, Furore, Maiori, Minori, Positano, Praiano, Ravello, Scala, Tramonti, and Vietri sul Mare.
Is Sorrento considered the Amalfi Coast?
The most famous and popular destinations are Positano and Amalfi. Many consider Sorrento part of the “Amalfi Coast”, but they are two distinct locations. The Amalfi Coast is the coastline to the south that faces the Gulf of Salerno.
Is Naples considered the Amalfi Coast?
The Amalfi Coast is located in a small corner of Southern Italy between the Gulf of Naples and the Gulf of Salerno in the Province of Salerno. The region is a 1.5-hour drive to the south from Naples, the closest big city.
How many towns are in the Amalfi Coast?
13 towns
Why is it called Amalfi Coast?
The name “Amalfi” comes from Latin: Melfi, a Lucan sea village abandoned by Roman people in IV century a.C. or maybe from Roman gens “Amarfia”, that lived in I century a.C..
Where does Amalfi Coast start and end?
The Amalfi Coast extends geographically from Punta Campanella on the southern edge of the Sorrentine Peninsula to the town of Vietri sul Mare. The coast is located 50 kilometers south of Naples and north of the Cilento peninsula, with Salerno sitting to the far east.