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Amalfi Coast — Italy — Scenic
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Amalfi Coast

Italy

Point-to-point
Sorrento Salerno

In short: Amalfi Coast is a 50 km scenic road trip in Italy, typically driven over 3 days, best in May or Sep–Oct. Highlights: Sorrento, Positano, Furore.

Distance
50 km
Duration
3 days
Best Season
May or Sep–Oct
LegendaryModerateScenicEV-friendly

The SS163 may be the most beautiful road on Earth, hairpin bends cut into cliffs, pastel villages above an impossibly blue sea, lemon groves scenting the air.

Practical notes
For 2026, the officially announced alternating-plate periods are 30 March–6 April and 24 April–2 May, 10:00–18:00: odd dates bar plates whose final numeral is odd and even dates bar plates whose final numeral is even. Hotel guests with a valid booking are exempt only for necessary arrival and departure travel. Later seasonal controls, Amalfi pedestrian-zone hours, ZTL rules and parking orders can change, so check https://comune.amalfi.sa.it/ during the same week and again before driving. Day 1 leaves the car parked: prebook transport to Bomerano, hike to Nocelle, and use the published bus/ferry return. Never improvise parking or reverse the hike without a confirmed return.

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Dedicated Path of the Gods day from a Sorrento or Positano base

Path of the Gods: Bomerano to Nocelle · La Tagliata

Day 2Positano to Amalfi on SS163

Positano historic centre · Amalfi Cathedral and paper-town centre · La Caravella

Day 3Ravello, Atrani and Cetara to Salerno

Villa Rufolo · Atrani and Cetara · Trattoria da Cumpa' Cosimo

Stops along the route

Sorrento — Departure — Amalfi Coast — Italy
Departure
Sorrento
Clifftop town above the Bay of Naples with views across to Vesuvius. Start with a limoncello.
Hotels
Positano — City — Amalfi Coast — Italy
City
Positano
The most photographed village on the coast. Pastel houses cascade steeply to a pebbly beach.
Hotels
Amalfi — City — Amalfi Coast — Italy
City
Amalfi
Arab-Norman cathedral, ancient paper mills, and the best sfogliatella on the coast.
Hotels
Ravello — City — Amalfi Coast — Italy
City
Ravello
Hillside town above the coast. Villa Rufolo's garden terrace inspired Wagner's Parsifal.
Hotels
Atrani — City — Amalfi Coast — Italy
City
Atrani
Italy's smallest municipality, one cove east of Amalfi. Almost every tourist walks straight past.
Hotels
Salerno — Arrival — Amalfi Coast — Italy
Arrival
Salerno
A real southern Italian city untouched by mass tourism. Gateway to the Greek temples at Paestum.
Hotels

Things to Do

Furore — Landmark — Amalfi Coast — Italy
Landmark
Furore
A dramatic gorge cuts through the cliff to a tiny hidden beach. Easy to miss, unmissable.
Path of the Gods: Bomerano to Nocelle — Prebooked hike — Amalfi Coast — Italy
Prebooked hike
Path of the Gods: Bomerano to Nocelle
Leave the car parked, transfer to Bomerano, walk to Nocelle, and use the confirmed bus/ferry return plan.
Positano historic centre — Town walk — Amalfi Coast — Italy
Town walk
Positano historic centre
Use public transport or confirmed parking and walk the steep lanes.
Amalfi Cathedral and paper-town centre — Historic site — Amalfi Coast — Italy
Historic site
Amalfi Cathedral and paper-town centre
Make Amalfi the day’s main town visit; the Emerald Grotto is optional only with spare time and current operation.
Villa Rufolo — Historic gardens — Amalfi Coast — Italy
Historic gardens
Villa Rufolo
Reserve meaningful time in Ravello and check current entry hours.
Atrani and Cetara — Coastal villages — Amalfi Coast — Italy
Coastal villages
Atrani and Cetara
Choose short walks with legal parking or public transport before finishing in Salerno.

Where to Eat

Cetara — Food & Drink — Amalfi Coast — Italy
Food & Drink
Cetara
Famous for colatura di alici, a pungent golden anchovy sauce used in these waters since Roman times.
La Tagliata — Traditional Campanian — Amalfi Coast — Italy
Traditional Campanian
La Tagliata
Reserve a meal only after confirming the hike transfer and return timing.
La Caravella — Campanian fine dining — Amalfi Coast — Italy
Campanian fine dining
La Caravella
Reserve this geographically correct Amalfi meal.
Trattoria da Cumpa' Cosimo — Traditional Campanian — Amalfi Coast — Italy
Traditional Campanian
Trattoria da Cumpa' Cosimo
Place this Ravello restaurant beside the Villa Rufolo visit and verify hours.
Trattoria San Pietro — Seafood — Amalfi Coast — Italy
Seafood
Trattoria San Pietro
Use as the Cetara lunch alternative; do not schedule two long meals.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the Amalfi Coast drive?

The Amalfi Coast covers 50 km from start to finish.

How long does the Amalfi Coast take to drive?

Most travellers spend 3 days on the Amalfi Coast, depending on stops and pace.

When is the best time to drive the Amalfi Coast?

The recommended season for the Amalfi Coast is May or Sep–Oct.

Where does the Amalfi Coast start and end?

The Amalfi Coast runs from Sorrento to Salerno.

What are the main stops on the Amalfi Coast?

The Amalfi Coast passes through Sorrento, Positano, Furore.

How difficult is the Amalfi Coast to drive?

The Amalfi Coast is rated moderate and is best handled with any vehicle.

Can I drive the Amalfi Coast in a regular car?

Yes — the Amalfi Coast is paved end-to-end and a regular car is fine in normal conditions.

Is the Amalfi Coast EV friendly?

Yes — the Amalfi Coast has charger coverage along the route and works as an EV road trip.

Is the Amalfi Coast safe to drive?

For 2026, the officially announced alternating-plate periods are 30 March–6 April and 24 April–2 May, 10:00–18:00: odd dates bar plates whose final numeral is odd and even dates bar plates whose final numeral is even. Hotel guests with a valid booking are exempt only for necessary arrival and departure travel. Later seasonal controls, Amalfi pedestrian-zone hours, ZTL rules and parking orders can change, so check https://comune.amalfi.sa.it/ during the same week and again before driving. Day 1 leaves the car parked: prebook transport to Bomerano, hike to Nocelle, and use the published bus/ferry return. Never improvise parking or reverse the hike without a confirmed return.

What scenic tier is the Amalfi Coast?

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