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Amalfi

Spend a day on the town and a morning hiking the valley; it is the coast's ferry and bus hub. This guide pulls together 3 sights, 2 outdoor spots and 2 places to eat from our curated routes.

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Places: 9
Curated routes: 1
Best season: May – Sep
Warmest month: August
Coolest month: February
Wettest month: November

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.

Things to do in Amalfi

9 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

The landmarks we would not skip in Amalfi across Piazza Duomo, Valle dei Mulini and Atrani.

Photo: kalos v · Google
See
Duomo di Amalfi
Striped Arab-Norman cathedral atop a grand staircase, with the Cloister of Paradise next door.
Tip Enter via the Chiostro del Paradiso to see the crypt of St. Andrew.
- Piazza Duomo
- $
- 60 min
- Morning
Photo: Luca Soffientini · Google
See
Museo della Carta
Working medieval paper mill with demonstrations of Amalfi's handmade bambagina paper.
- Valle dei Mulini
- $
- 45 min
- Late morning
Photo: ALBERTO MANUEL GODINO DIAZ · Google
See
Atrani
Tiny neighboring village with a piazza and beach, a 10-minute walk east of Amalfi.
- Atrani
- Free
- 1.5 hr
- Evening

Outdoors

Trails, views and open space in and around Amalfi.

Photo: Valle delle Ferriere · Google
Outdoors
Valle delle Ferriere
Shaded trail past ruined ironworks and paper mills to waterfalls above Amalfi.
Tip Start from Pontone for an easier route; the nature reserve section may need a guide.
- Pontone
- Free
- 3 hr
- Morning, spring
Photo: Jimlonj · Public domain
Outdoors
Grotta dello Smeraldo
Sea cave with emerald light, visited by rowboat, a short drive west of Amalfi.
Tip Reach by boat from Amalfi pier or bus to the elevator.
- Conca dei Marini
- $$
- 60 min
- Midday, Apr–Oct

Eat

2 places to eat across Centro and Vettica Minore, picked for groups who care about the food.

Photo: Trattoria da Gemma · Google
Eat
Da Gemma
Family restaurant since 1872 with a terrace above the main street and classic seafood dishes.
Tip Reserve a terrace table.
- Centro
- $$$
- 2 hr
- Dinner
Photo: Da Ciccio Cielo Mare Terra · Google
Eat
Trattoria da Ciccio Cielo-Mare-Terra
Clifftop trattoria just west of town with big sea views and seafood pasta.
Tip They offer a free shuttle from Amalfi; ask when booking.
- Vettica Minore
- $$$
- 2 hr
- Sunset dinner

Drink

1 bar or café in Piazza Duomo for coffee, a round or a nightcap.

Photo: Pasticceria Pansa Amalfi · Google
Drink
Pasticceria Pansa
Café-pastry shop on Piazza Duomo since 1830, known for candied lemon peel and delizia al limone.
- Piazza Duomo
- $$
- 30 min
- Morning

Shop

1 shop in Centro for browsing and souvenirs.

Photo: Antichi Sapori d'Amalfi · Google
Shop
Antichi Sapori d'Amalfi
Small limoncello producer on the main street; taste before buying.
- Centro
- $
- 20 min
- Afternoon

How to fit Amalfi into a trip

Amalfi is stop 3 of 4 on our Amalfi Coast Escape route. Follow it as-is or lift Amalfi into your own plan.

Stop 3 of 4
Amalfi Coast Escape
Cliff towns & Tyrrhenian blue
Trip length
6 days
Best season
May – Sep
Pace
moderate
- Before: Positano
- Next: Ravello
See the full itinerary

Getting here and onward

Positano to AmalfiPositano is about 10 km / 6 mi away in a straight line

Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.

Amalfi month by month

Average daily highs run from 13°C / 56°F in February to 27°C / 80°F in August. November is the wettest month, with about 131 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Amalfi weather and the best time to visit →

Near Amalfi

8 other destinations from our guides within about 400 km (249 mi), measured in a straight line.

Amalfi questions, answered

How many days do you need in Amalfi?

Our route notes suggest a morning in Amalfi. On our Amalfi Coast Escape route it is stop 3 of 4 in a 6-day trip. The listed visit times for our 9 places add up to roughly 12 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Amalfi best known for?

Spend a day on the town and a morning hiking the valley; it is the coast's ferry and bus hub. Standouts on our list: Duomo di Amalfi (Striped Arab-Norman cathedral atop a grand staircase, with the Cloister of Paradise next door); Museo della Carta (Working medieval paper mill with demonstrations of Amalfi's handmade bambagina paper); Atrani (Tiny neighboring village with a piazza and beach, a 10-minute walk east of Amalfi).

When is the best time to visit Amalfi?

Our Amalfi Coast Escape route is best May – Sep. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in August (27°C / 80°F), the coolest in February (13°C / 56°F) and the most rain in November (about 131 mm).

What are the best things to do in Amalfi?

Start with Duomo di Amalfi, Museo della Carta, Valle delle Ferriere, Atrani and Grotta dello Smeraldo. Our guide lists 9 places in all, from 3 sights, 2 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat, 1 bar or café and 1 shop.

Where should a group eat in Amalfi?

Our picks: Da Gemma (Centro); Trattoria da Ciccio Cielo-Mare-Terra (Vettica Minore). Reserve a terrace table (Da Gemma).

What is near Amalfi?

The closest destinations in our guides are Ravello (about 2 km / 1 mi), Positano (about 10 km / 6 mi) and Sorrento (about 19 km / 12 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

Plan Amalfi with your crew

Open the Amalfi Coast Escape route in TripsCircle, invite friends with a link, settle which of these 9 places make the cut with a quick poll, then split costs and share one packing list.

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Things to do in Amalfi

See

Duomo di Amalfi

Museo della Carta

Atrani

Outdoors

Valle delle Ferriere

Grotta dello Smeraldo

Eat

Da Gemma

Trattoria da Ciccio Cielo-Mare-Terra