Hike
Path of the Gods hike
Transfer up to Bomerano and walk the ridge trail back toward Positano — roughly three hours of the coast's most cinematic views. Sturdy shoes and plenty of water.
Cliffside villages of bougainvillea and pastel facades tumbling toward the Tyrrhenian sea, ferries that double as sightseeing, and long Mediterranean dinners as the lights come on across the bay.
A timing note — The Amalfi Coast's best window is Apr–Oct: ferries and beach clubs wind down outside April–October
Where you'll base yourself
PositanoAmalfiRavelloSorrento
Things to do
Mornings
Beach
Morning swim at Spiaggia Grande
Beat the crowds to Positano's main beach for a quiet dip and an espresso at a beachfront table before the sunloungers fill.
Boat
Boat crossing to Capri
Skippered launch from Positano with swim stops on request — smoother and far prettier than the public ferry.
Grotto
The Blue Grotto
Timed early to beat the queues; the light inside is electric blue. Sea state permitting.
Villa
Villa Rufolo gardens, Ravello
Moorish cloisters and gardens that once inspired Wagner, framing the gulf far below.
Tasting
Lemon grove tour & tasting
Walk terraced groves above the coast, then taste limoncello and lemon cake with the family that grows them.
⏰ Needs advance booking — reserve a few days ahead
Outdoors
Furore Fjord at first light
Stone steps zigzag down to a slot of turquoise water pinched between cliffs, quietest in the hour before the coast road traffic builds. It is one of the strangest, prettiest corners of Amalfi and most visitors never stop for it.
Afternoons
Lunch
Long lunch on Spiaggia Grande
Grilled fish, a carafe of local white, and feet almost in the water. The reward for any morning's effort.
Heights
Anacapri & Monte Solaro
Single-seat chairlift to the summit for a 360° panorama, then a slow lunch in the quieter, higher Capri.
Wander
Boutiques & the Duomo of Positano
Linen, ceramics, and sandals made to measure on Via dei Mulini, ending at the majolica dome of Santa Maria Assunta.
View
Terrace of Infinity, Villa Cimbrone
The marble-bust belvedere — arguably the finest single view in all of Italy.
Town
Amalfi cathedral & Atrani
The striped Duomo di Amalfi and its cloister, then a wander to neighbouring Atrani, the coast's smallest town.
Paddle
Kayak the coves of Conca dei Marini
Paddle into the Emerald Grotto and hidden swimming coves reachable only from the water.
Craft
Ceramics workshop in Vietri sul Mare
The coast's ceramic capital opens its ateliers for hands-on painting sessions, glazes drying on shelves stacked with the same sun-and-lemon patterns seen on every terrace nearby. A fitting way to carry a piece of the Amalfi light home.
Evenings
Aperitivo
Sunset aperitivo at Franco's Bar
Negronis above the rooftops as the sky turns coral. No reservations — arrive early for the rail seats.
Music
Ravello Festival concert
Classical music on an open-air stage cantilevered over the cliff. Bring a light layer for after dark.
⏰ Needs advance booking — reserve 1–2 months ahead
Dining
Candlelit dinner at La Sponda
Michelin dining under four hundred candles. Book the terrace; dress smart.
⏰ Needs advance booking — reserve 1–2 months ahead
Stroll
Evening passeggiata in Sorrento
Join the locals on the evening promenade through the piazza, gelato in hand.
Views
Moonrise over the Bay of Naples
From a quiet clifftop path above Positano, the coastline dissolves into silhouette as the moon rises over the water. It is the hour locals keep for themselves, long after the day-trippers have gone.
Music
Mandolin serenade in Amalfi's piazza
A trio of musicians sets up beneath the cathedral steps most summer evenings, coaxing old Neapolitan songs from mandolin and guitar. Pull up a café chair and let the night settle around you.
Food & drink
Limoncello tasting in a clifftop garden
A terraced lemon garden above the coast opens its doors after dark for a tasting of house-made limoncello and liqueurs. The view down to the water is reason enough to linger over a second glass.
⏰ Needs advance booking — reserve a few days ahead
