Amalfi Coast

8 places, 3 of them free. Cliff-hugging villages, lemon terraces and glittering sea views.

8 places

Must SeeFree

Positano

Positano

A vertical village of pastel houses tumbling to a pebble beach, the coast’s icon.

  • Suggested time: 4 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Couples · Beach lovers

Open-air; restaurants and beaches open in season

Must See~£4

Amalfi Cathedral

Amalfi

A striking striped cathedral with a Moorish-style cloister above a wide flight of stairs.

  • Suggested time: 1 hr
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Culture lovers

Daily, roughly 9:00–19:00

Hidden Gems~£8

Ravello and Villa Rufolo

Ravello

A hilltop village of gardens and music, with terraces that hang above the sea.

  • Suggested time: 2h 30m
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Couples · Photographers

Daily, roughly 9:00–19:00

Hidden GemsFree

Path of the Gods

Bomerano to Nocelle

A high-level walking path between villages, with jaw-dropping views of the coast.

  • Suggested time: 4 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Photographers

Open-air; best in the morning

Hidden Gems~£8

Grotta dello Smeraldo

Conca dei Marini

A sea cave glowing emerald green, reached by a short boat ride.

  • Suggested time: 1 hr
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Families

Daily in good weather, roughly 9:00–16:00

Couples~£8

Villa Cimbrone Gardens

Ravello

A romantic estate whose Terrace of Infinity has one of Italy’s finest views.

  • Suggested time: 1h 30m
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Couples · Photographers

Daily, roughly 9:00–19:00

Hidden GemsFree

Atrani and Minori

Atrani (2 km from Amalfi)

Two quiet villages beside Amalfi with small beaches and far fewer visitors.

  • Suggested time: 3 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Beach lovers

Open-air; beaches and cafés open in season

Day Trips~£12

Ferry-Hopping Along the Coast

Various

The stress-free way to see the coast: hop off ferries at Positano, Amalfi and Minori.

  • Suggested time: Full day
  • Booking recommended
  • Suits: Families · Couples

Ferries run daily April–October

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