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Aerial view of Le Sirenuse, Positano

Italy · Campania, Italy

Amalfi Coast

Photo courtesy of Le Sirenuse

The Amalfi Coast and Capri.

Four family run hotels on the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast and on Capri. Most open from April to late October.

The Amalfi Coast runs along the southern side of the Sorrento peninsula, with villages of lemon terraces and painted houses built into the cliffs above small beaches. Positano, Amalfi and Conca dei Marini face the open sea, and Capri lies just offshore.

The great hotels here are mostly owned and run by the families who built them. Most open in April and close in late October or November, and in July and August the coast road is busy. May, June and September are the best months.

Know the city

Where to base yourself.

Positano

Houses stacked up the cliff above the beach. Le Sirenuse.

Amalfi and Conca dei Marini

The town of Amalfi and the coves to its west. Hotel Santa Caterina and Borgo Santandrea.

Capri

The island across the bay, reached by ferry from Positano, Amalfi or Naples. JK Place Capri.

Amalfi Coast in pictures

View from Hotel Santa Caterina, Amalfi
View from Hotel Santa Caterina, Amalfi
View from Le Sirenuse, Positano
Exterior of Borgo Santandrea, Conca dei Marini
Exterior of Hotel Santa Caterina, Amalfi
J.K. Place Capri, JK Place Capri
Exterior of Le Sirenuse, Positano
View from Hotel Santa Caterina, Amalfi

Photos courtesy of the hotels.

When to go

Amalfi Coast through the year.

  1. Janquiet
  2. Febquiet
  3. Marquiet
  4. Aprgood
  5. Maybest
  6. Junbest
  7. Julgood
  8. Auggood
  9. Sepbest
  10. Octgood
  11. Novquiet
  12. Decquiet

Best · May, Jun, Sep

Warm sea, long evenings and quieter roads than in high summer.

Good · Apr, Jul, Aug, Oct

Spring openings and late season calm at either end, and busy, hot weeks in July and August.

Quieter · Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Most hotels close for winter.

Getting there

Arriving in Amalfi Coast.

Each hotel page lists its address, check-in times and the hotel's own transfer times.

Good to know

  • Most hotels open from April to late October and close for winter.
  • Ferries and private boats link Positano, Amalfi, Sorrento and Capri from Easter to October.
  • The coast road is narrow and slow in summer. A driver is easier than a hire car.
  • Naples International Airport is about 75 to 90 minutes by car from Positano and Amalfi.

Practical

Before you go.

Getting there
Naples International (NAP) is about 75 to 90 minutes by car to Positano or Amalfi. From Easter to October, ferries and private boats link Positano, Amalfi, Sorrento and Capri.
When to go
May, June and September for warm sea and quieter roads. July and August are the busiest and most expensive. Most hotels close for winter.
Currency
Euro (EUR).
Our tip
Arrive by boat if you can. The coast road is beautiful but slow in summer.

Questions

Amalfi Coast, answered.

When is the best time to visit the Amalfi Coast?

May, June and September. July and August are the busiest and most expensive months.

Are the hotels open all year?

Most close for winter, from November to March or April.

How do I get to Capri?

By ferry or private boat from Positano, Amalfi, Sorrento or Naples.

Should I hire a car?

Usually not. The coast road is slow and parking is scarce. Drivers and boats are easier.

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