Italy
Things to do in Amalfi Coast
5 activity ideas, with how long they take, an indicative price and the best time of day. Best time to visit: in May, June, September and October.
Things to do
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The Path of the Gods
Seven kilometers from Bomerano to Nocelle, five hundred meters above the sea, downhill. On Wikipedia (in Italian)
Adventure and sportsNature5 hrFreebest in the morning
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Positano
A village tumbling down the cliff to the beach, and a thousand steps to climb back up. On Wikipedia (in French)
RelaxationViewpoint4 hr≈ €5best in the afternoon
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The gardens of Ravello
Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone, and the Terrace of Infinity 350 meters above the gulf. On Wikipedia (in French)
RelaxationPark3 hr≈ €8best in the morning
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Amalfi Cathedral
Sixty-two steps, an Arab-Norman facade, and a Cloister of Paradise with interlaced arches. On Wikipedia (in Italian)
Culture and historyMonument1 hr 30 min≈ €3best in the morning
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A day trip to Capri
The Blue Grotto if the sea allows, the Faraglioni, and the chairlift up Monte Solaro. On Wikipedia (in French)
Nature and sceneryViewpoint8 hr≈ €45takes the whole day
When to go
The most pleasant months in Amalfi Coast: in May, June, September and October, taking weather and crowds into account.
More ideas for those months: where to go in May, where to go in June, where to go in September, where to go in October.
Averages measured over recent years: mean temperatures and number of rainy days, month by month.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14 °C / 57 °F | 7 °C / 45 °F | 15 |
| February | 15 °C / 59 °F | 7 °C / 45 °F | 10 |
| March | 16 °C / 61 °F | 9 °C / 48 °F | 15 |
| April | 19 °C / 66 °F | 10 °C / 50 °F | 14 |
| May ideal | 22 °C / 72 °F | 14 °C / 57 °F | 16 |
| June ideal | 28 °C / 82 °F | 19 °C / 66 °F | 6 |
| July | 31 °C / 88 °F | 22 °C / 72 °F | 5 |
| August | 31 °C / 88 °F | 21 °C / 70 °F | 8 |
| September ideal | 27 °C / 81 °F | 18 °C / 64 °F | 9 |
| October ideal | 23 °C / 73 °F | 15 °C / 59 °F | 13 |
| November | 18 °C / 64 °F | 11 °C / 52 °F | 15 |
| December | 15 °C / 59 °F | 8 °C / 46 °F | 10 |
What budget on the ground?
Per person and per day, including accommodation, meals, local transport and visits — excluding the round trip. An estimate calculated the same way as in the app, from the local cost of living.
- Budget
- €75
- Mid-range
- €140
- Comfort
- €265
Getting there from Paris: the carbon footprint
Per person, round trip, in kilograms of CO₂ equivalent — manufacturing, energy and, for flights, contrails included.
- Bus
- 120 kg
- Plane
- 490 kg
By coach rather than by plane: 370 kg less CO₂e per person (4 times less).
Factors from ADEME (Impact CO₂); outside France, rail uses the European average published by the European Environment Agency.
Book on the ground
Tours and tickets
- Go City Multi-attraction passes for big cities
- Klook Tours, tickets and excursions
- Tiqets Museums and monuments, skip-the-line tickets
- WeGoTrip Self-paced audio tours
Internet on site (eSIM)
- Airalo Data eSIM, by country or region
- Drimsim SIM card that works in almost every country
- Saily Data eSIM
- Yesim Data eSIM
From the airport
- GetTransfer Drivers make an offer for your ride
- Intui Private transfers at a fixed price
- Kiwitaxi Booked transfers, from taxi to minibus
- Welcome Pickups Driver waiting on arrival, price fixed in advance
Rent a car
- Auto Europe Rental comparison
- EconomyBookings Rental comparison
- GetRentacar Cars from rental companies and private owners
- Localrent Local rental companies, often no credit card needed
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Good to know: Italy
- Plugs
- Type C, F, L, 230 V
- Emergencies
- 112
- Driving
- On the right
Near Amalfi Coast
- Naples Italy, 37 km
- Matera Italy, 170 km
- Bari and Puglia Italy, 200 km
- Rome Italy, 230 km
- Palermo Italy, 300 km
- Lecce and Salento Italy, 300 km