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
Deals for Amalfi:
What makes Amalfi special as a destination?
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.
What are the top highlights in Amalfi?
The top highlights in Amalfi include Cathedral of Amalfi, Sentiero degli Dei, Valle delle Ferriere, Lemon Groves.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Cathedral of Amalfi
The Sant'Andrea Cathedral from the 9th century with its imposing staircase and the Arab-Norman cloister Chiostro del Paradiso
Sentiero degli Dei
The legendary Path of the Gods from Agerola to Positano offers breathtaking panoramic views over the entire Amalfi Coast
Valle delle Ferriere
Hidden valley above Amalfi with waterfalls, rare ferns, and the ruins of old paper mills
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
When is the best time to visit Amalfi?
The best time to visit Amalfi is April to June, September to October. 28-34°C, sunny and dry, ideal for swimming, but very crowded with tourists In winter: 8-14°C, mild with occasional rain, many hotels closed, but quiet and authentic
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?
Budget travellers: 60-90 EUR/day, mid-range: 120-200 EUR/day, luxury: 300-600 EUR/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
60-90 EUR
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
120-200 EUR
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
300-600 EUR
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Amalfi?
Flight to Naples (about 2 hours), then 1.5 hours transfer by bus or ferry
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Compare package holidays nowWhat travel tips are there 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
What should you eat in Amalfi?
Typical specialities in Amalfi: 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.
These specialties you must try!
