The Amalfi Coast

Shop

Get even more with a Lonely Planet guide.

Sicily

$22.99

Shop Book

©Benoit BACOU/Getty Images

Overview

Deemed an outstanding example of a Mediterranean landscape by Unesco, the Amalfi Coast is one of Italy's most memorable destinations. Here, mountains plunge into the sea in a nail-biting vertical scene of precipitous crags, cliff-clinging abodes and verdant woodland.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Cattedrale di Sant’Andrea
Amalfi
Once the very symbol of Amalfi’s power, Cattedrale di Sant’Andrea (also known as Duomo di Amalfi) is the town’s most iconic monument.
Villa Cimbrone
Ravello
If you could bottle up a take-away image of the Amalfi, it might be the view from the Belvedere of Infinity, classical busts in the foreground, craggy…
Villa Rufolo
Ravello
To the south of Ravello’s cathedral, a 14th-century tower marks the entrance to this villa, famed for its beautiful cascading gardens. Created by a…
Marina di Praia
Praiano
Located a couple of kilometres east of the centre, this charming beach and harbour are the reasons why most people stop off in Praiano. From the SS163 …
Museo Correale di Terranova
Sorrento
East of the city centre, this wide-ranging museum is well worth a visit whether you're a clock collector, an archaeological egghead or into delicate…
Grotta dello Smeraldo
Amalfi
Four kilometres west of Amalfi, this grotto is named after the eerie emerald colour that emanates from the water. Stalactites hang down from the 24m-high…
Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta
Positano
Omnipresent in most Positano photos is the colourful majolica-tiled dome of its main church (and the town's only real sight). If you are visiting at a…
Museo Bottega della Tarsia Lignea
Sorrento
Since the 18th century, Sorrento has been famous for its intarsio (marquetry) furniture, made with elaborately designed inlaid wood. Some wonderful…

View more attractions

Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Things to Do

The Amalfi Coast is one of the most popular destinations in the world. These are the 17 top experiences when you get there, from hikes to architecture.

Read article

Best Places to Visit

The Amalfi Coast is an Italian stunner with its jewel-bright seas, rugged coastline and small-town charm. Here, a must-do list for your next trip there.

Read article

Best Time to Visit

The Amalfi Coast is a highlight of any trip to Italy – if you know just when to go. Here are the pros and cons of traveling here in each season.

Read article

Transportation

The Amalfi Coast has many spectacular vistas but getting to them can be a challenge. Here's how to navigate its winding coast roads and endless steps.

Read article