Amalfi Coast and Positano

A spectacular stretch of coast south of Naples, where pastel villages cling to cliffs above the sea, linked by a dramatic winding road. Positano tumbles down the hillside to its beach; Amalfi has a striking cathedral; and Ravello, high above, has gardens with stunning views.

The road is narrow and busy in summer, so use the SITA buses or the ferries between the towns. The Path of the Gods, a walk high above the coast from Bomerano to Nocelle, is one of the most beautiful in Italy. The Amalfi Coast is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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At a glance

Kind	Natural features
Where	Positano and the Amalfi Coast, Salerno province, Campania. Buses and ferries from Sorrento and Salerno.
Cost	Free

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Italy

Capital	Rome
Continent	Europe Southern Europe
Population	58,919,230
Languages	Italian
Currency	Euro (EUR, €)
Calling code	+39
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)

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