Dramatic turquoise cliffs, lemon groves, and cliffhanging pastel villages
Stretching 50 kilometers along the southern edge of Italy’s Sorrentine Peninsula, the Costiera Amalfitana is one of the world’s most celebrated coastal drives. Pastel villas cling to sheer rock faces plunging into the sapphire Tyrrhenian Sea, perfumed by the fragrance of sfusato amalfitano lemons.
Curated attractions and cultural landmarks with local insider advice.
Perched high on a clifftop in Ravello, Villa Cimbrone’s world-famous Terrazza dell’Infinito is lined with classical marble busts overlooking the azure Mediterranean sea.
The vibrant pastel-hued village cascading down dramatic limestone cliffs to a bustling pebble beach filled with signature orange umbrellas and seafood trattorias.
A breathtaking 7.8km mountain trail hugging the cliffs high above the Amalfi Coast from Bomerano to Nocelle, offering uninterrupted vistas of Capri and the sea.
A 9th-century Romanesque-Byzantine cathedral with a stunning striped marble façade, Arab-Norman cloister of paradise, and relics of Apostle St. Andrew.
Editor’s Pick: May & September for glorious weather without July-August traffic
Sunny & breezy
Fewer lines and better deals.
Schengen Area rules.
SITA buses and passenger ferries (Travelmar) are far more relaxing than driving the hairpin coastal road in summer.
$160 – $400 USD.
High.
Dress smartly when dining in evening trattorias; tipping 5-10% is appreciated for exceptional service.
