Amalfi
Amalfi: the largest city on the Amalfi Coast.
Amalfi is considered the "capital" of the Amalfi Coast, the oldest Italian maritime republic, and nowadays it is, along with the town of Positano, the city that attracts the most tourists on the entire Amalfi Coast.
Must-see attractions in Amalfi and surroundings
Where to stay in Amalfi
Despite the town's small size, in order to properly choose where to sleep in Amalfi, it is important to consider several factors, including your budget, the means of transportation by which you reach the city, and the type of vacation you want to take.
So here are the best areas to stay in Amalfi:
In the surrounding area of Amalfi but with a panoramic view: staying a few kilometers away from the center of Amalfi will give you the opportunity to relax properly, away from the chaos of the city and the multitude of tourists, but by choosing your hotel well, you will be able to enjoy a wonderful view of the Amalfi Coast and the city itself.
Heath of town: convenient area for walking to Amalfi's main beach, numerous boutiques and restaurants, and very convenient for those arriving in Amalfi by ferry or bus.
If you are looking for very exclusive accommodation, the one for you is the Hotel Santa Caterina, an old Art Nouveau residence, or the Gran Hotel Convento, a 5-star hotel with a breathtaking infinity pool, built inside an old convent.
How to get to Amalfi
Amalfi is 100 minutes by car from Naples, 45 minutes from Salerno, 60 minutes from Sorrento, and only 30 minutes from Positano.
For those coming from Salerno, it is possible to exit the A3 highway at Vietri sul Mare and from there take the SS163 Amalfitana.
For those coming from Naples on the A3, take the Angri highway exit, continue in the direction of Ravello, and finally reach Amalfi.
It is not recommended to rent a car to get to Amalfi, because you will find that most of the time you will not need it and it will remain parked. If, on the other hand, you plan to use it for various excursions, then choosing a car makes sense.
Why you should visit Amalfi
The unique architecture of white dwellings, mild climate almost all year round, and typical handcraft stores make Amalfi a perfect tourist destination chosen by thousands of tourists from both Italy and abroad. Among the things to see in Amalfi are: the famous Arab-Sicilian style Amalfi Cathedral dedicated to St. Andrew, the Ferriere Valley, an ideal place for trekking and nature lovers, the old arsenal, the paper mill, and the paper museum.
Amalfi is a town of about 7,000 inhabitants, rich in history and art, and gives its name to the namesake Amalfi Coast, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. Always visited for its scenic beauty, Amalfi is a summertime destination but is also a recommended destination for foodies, just remember the limoncello made with the sfusato amalfitano lemon, and the town also boasts of being the place where cannelloni was invented. Its foundation is dated back to the Romans. Starting in the 9th century, first among the maritime republics, it competed with Pisa, Venice and Genoa for control of the Mediterranean Sea.
Amalfi and surroundings
