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Amalfi CoastItaly

Cliffside villages, lemon terraces and a coast road that is the trip in itself.

The vibe

RomanticBeachyHistoricScenicAction-packed

Derived from Amalfi Coast’s strongest Destination DNA attributes.

Where is Amalfi Coast?

Map showing the location of Amalfi Coast, ItalyAmalfi Coast, Italy is in Europe. The marker shows its approximate position.
Simplified location map: Amalfi Coast, Italy, Europe.

The Amalfi Coast is in southern Italy, on the southern side of the Sorrentine Peninsula just south of Naples.

At a glance

Country
Italy
Region
Europe
City size
Small
English
Moderate

Why you might like Amalfi Coast

  • Hiking
  • Romantic
  • Beach
  • Warm & sunny
  • Mountains
  • Food

Positano, Amalfi and Ravello stack up a near-vertical coastline above the Tyrrhenian, linked by a famously narrow corniche and by ferries in summer. Swimming is off pebble beaches and boats, the Path of the Gods gives serious ridge walking, and it is expensive in peak season.

Amalfi Coast in facts

Country
Italy
Region
Europe
City size
Small · ~40,000 residents

Region resident population · UN World Urbanization Prospects and national statistics offices, 2024

English proficiency
Moderate · 513/800

Country-level score · EF English Proficiency Index 2025

Why Amalfi Coast stands out

  1. The Amalfi Coast's single coastal road winds along cliffs connecting towns like Positano, Amalfi and Ravello.

  2. Positano's pastel houses are built in tiers up a steep hillside facing directly onto the Tyrrhenian Sea.

  3. Ravello's cliffside gardens, including Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo, host panoramic terraces overlooking the coastline.

  4. The region is the origin of limoncello, made from large Sfusato Amalfitano lemons grown on terraced groves.

Good to know

  • The coastal road becomes heavily congested in summer, and many visitors use ferries between towns instead of driving.
  • Beaches along the coast are mostly small and pebbly, often accessed via steep staircases from the road above.
  • Parking is extremely limited in towns like Positano, and some hotels do not offer on-site parking at all.

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