Things to see & do on
the Amalfi Coast, Italy
Of course, it’s got all the problems that go with being one of the ‘in’ crowd. Positano and Amalfi put Venice to shame in the overcrowding stakes in high summer. But there are plenty of ways to make your escape – from timing your trip for spring or autumn to hopping on a boat to Ischia, where the little-explored hills secret away volcanic vineyards and chestnut forest trails.
To get the best out of your holiday to the Amalfi Coast, you’ll need an expert at the helm. Therein lies the perks of a small group or tailor made tour. They pair you up with a guide who not only knows the lingo – they’ll also reveal which cove is perfect for a peaceful sundowner or the aperitivo bar that the locals duck into after work. And those are the things that really make a trip to the Amalfi Coast go from bella to bellissimo.
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Amalfi Coast walking holiday, Italy
Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
Amalfi Coast and Bay of Naples holidays
One of Europe's most dramatic stretches of coastline
Cilento and Amalfi Coast cycling holiday, Italy
Rocky ridges set between small picturesque inlets
Amalfi to Sorrento walking holiday in Italy
Explore the peninsula between Ravello and Sorrento
Amalfi coast small group walking holiday
This walking holiday explores the spectacular Amalfi Coast.
Amalfi Coast budget walking holiday
The hidden trails of the Amalfi Coast
Amalfi Coast gulet cruise in Italy
A classic cruise along Italiy's Amalfi Coast bu gulet
Amalfi Coast sailing holiday, Italy
Gorgeous beaches, ancient ruins & sumptuous fresh seafood
Amalfi Coast short break in Italy
See all the best bits of the Amalfi Coast in a five-day immersion
Sorrento Peninsula walking tour in Italy
Combining history and walking along the Sorrento Peninsula
Amalfi coast family holiday in Italy
Pompeii, Mt Vesuvius and the dramatic Amalfi Coast
Amalfi Coast food & wine Flotilla holiday
Sail around the breathtaking Amalfi Coast
Amalfi Coast bareboat sailing holiday
Sail around the breathtaking Amalfi Coast
Short break sailing holiday in Italy
Cast adrift along Amalfi, Capri, and Procida
Rome, Capri & Amalfi Coast holiday
A perfect combination of historic sites and stunning views
Amalfi Coast moderate walking holiday, Italy
Coastal walk following in the 'Footpath of the Gods'
Amalfi and Sorrento walking holiday, Italy
Explore the hidden gems of the Amalfi Coast and Alta Via.
Group tour in Italy, Rome to Amalfi Coast
Delve into history, culture and cuisine
Amalfi Coast hike, boat & kayak holiday
From Naples to Amalfi, explore Italy's spectacular coastline
Amalfi, Capri and Sorrento walking holiday, Italy
Heavenly walks along Italy's coastal paths
Highlights of Naples and the Amalfi Coast holiday
Explore the Bay of Naples & Amalfi Coast
From Positano to Maiori
The villages are the jewels along this high-rise coastline – and everyone knows it. It’s a case of you’ve gotta catch ‘em all, with visitors counting off Positano, Ravello, Amalfi, Minori and Mairoi like they’re bases on a home run.But there’s a better way: the Italian way. Take things as an amalfitano would. Stay overnight in Positano, so you can escape the day trippers. And when the masses arrive and temperatures rise, hop in a kayak and take in the Amalfi Coast from a fisherman’s perspective.
As for Amalfi, do admire the famous zebra-striped cathedral that marks the town as one of the rich maritime republics. But also climb the streets to the charm-packed paper and lemon museums that back away from the town’s most-wanted sites. That’s also where you’ll find the trailhead to the waterfalls of the Valle delle Ferriere.
Hit Maiori on market day (Thursday), meanwhile, and the pyramids of smoked mozzarella and football-sized lemons will make you feel like you’re still in old world Italia. Blink-and-you’ll-miss-‘em bakeries still exist, where you can pop in for a slice of almond cake or a cheeky aperitivo.
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Amalfi Coast walking holiday, Italy
Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
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The Amalfi Drive
But you often get your best views on two wheels. One of the most scenic bike rides in Europe leads down to Minori via Cetara (stop by for fresh fried anchovies) and Capo d’Orso (for even more ridiculous views). Depending on how much tortellini you’ve been fuelling up with, your cycling holiday could continue to Furore, Praiano and Positano, and even onwards – up and up and up to Colli di San Pietro, a ridge far above the Bay of Naples and Gulf of Salerno.
Alternatively, ditch the wheels completely and tackle the Sentiero degli Dei (Pathway of the Gods) on guided walking holiday. You really are up in the heavens here; just expect the hills and step count that go with it. These old mule trails between Agerola and Nocelle peek into ye olde Amalfi Coast – a world of stone houses, working lemon terraces and shepherds’ huts.
Day trip to Sorrento, Capri & Naples
Boats also push off into Bay of Naples from Sorrento. On Capri, you can shop for chic sailing whites with celebs or escape the crowds with a chair lift up Monte Solero in time for sunset. Ischia, meanwhile, has a secret cache of vineyards that visitors rarely get to. Follow the Bay of Naples around to the lights of the big city, and you’ll bump into two archaeological giants along the way – Pompeii and Herculaneum. Mount Vesuvius looms over everything ominously; march to the top for some of the best views in Italy.