Golden sunset over the calm ocean with mountains.
Coastal village nestled on steep cliffs by the sea.
a group of people walking down a street next to tall buildings
yellow and black motorcycle parked beside brown brick wall
a narrow street in a small town with a mountain in the background

Holiday in Amalfi

City in Italy — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇮🇹

Country

Italy

Type

City

Best time to travel

April to June, September to October

Budget/day

120-200 EUR

Getting there from Germany

Flight to Naples (about 2 hours), then 1.5 hours transfer by bus or ferry

About Amalfi

Amalfi is the radiant heart of the eponymous Amalfi Coast and was once a powerful maritime republic that competed with Venice, Genoa, and Pisa for supremacy in the Mediterranean. Today, the small town nestles picturesque against steep cliffs, and its monumental Cathedral of Sant'Andrea with its magnificent Arab-Norman facade majestically overlooks the Piazza. German tourists love Amalfi as a starting point for hikes on the famous Sentiero degli Dei, as a place to enjoy fresh seafood and homemade Limoncello, and as a photographic motif that is second to none. The terraced lemon groves climb up the hillsides, giving the entire coast its distinctive scent. Narrow alleys, hidden ceramic workshops, and the sparkling Tyrrhenian Sea make Amalfi one of the most romantic places in Italy.

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Food
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Culture
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Safety
85
Relaxation
80

Top 4 highlights in Amalfi

The places you absolutely must not miss.

1

Cathedral of Amalfi

The Sant'Andrea Cathedral from the 9th century with its imposing staircase and the Arab-Norman cloister Chiostro del Paradiso

2

Sentiero degli Dei

The legendary Path of the Gods from Agerola to Positano offers breathtaking panoramic views over the entire Amalfi Coast

3

Valle delle Ferriere

Hidden valley above Amalfi with waterfalls, rare ferns, and the ruins of old paper mills

4

Lemon Groves

Terraced lemon orchards on the steep slopes where the famous Sfusato-Amalfitano lemons grow for the local Limoncello

Hotels in Amalfi

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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen

Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie

Best time to travel for Amalfi

Recommended travel time

April to June, September to October

Summer

28-34°C, sunny and dry, ideal for swimming, but very crowded with tourists

Winter

8-14°C, mild with occasional rain, many hotels closed, but quiet and authentic

How much does a holiday in Amalfi cost?

Average costs per person per day

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Budget

60-90 EUR

Hostel, Street food, Public transport

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Mid-range

120-200 EUR

Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions

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Luxury

300-600 EUR

Boutique hotel, Fine dining

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4 travel tips for Amalfi

Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.

The SITA buses along the coastal road are cheap but often crowded in high season - ferry is the better alternative

Hotels in Amalfi are significantly cheaper than in Positano with comparable quality and location

Buy Limoncello only in shops that produce it themselves - recognizable by the large Sfusato lemons in the store

Start the Sentiero degli Dei early in the morning before the heat and tourist groups arrive

Food & drink in Amalfi

These specialties you must try!

Scialatielli ai Frutti di Mare - handmade wide noodles with mussels, shrimp, and squid in a light tomato sauce
Delizia al Limone - the signature dessert of the Amalfi Coast made of lemon cream, sponge cake, and Limoncello
Frittura di Paranza - crispy fried small fish and seafood, fresh from the Gulf of Salerno
Limoncello - the famous lemon liqueur made from local Sfusato lemons, served ice-cold as a digestif
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