Mastering the Costiera Amalfitana
There are few sights in the world as dramatic as the pastel villages of the Amalfi Coast cascading down sheer limestone cliffs into the sapphire Tyrrhenian Sea. However, traveling here during peak summer requires a smart strategy.
The Secret: Base in Atrani or Ravello
While Positano takes the limelight, neighboring Atrani—just a 10-minute walk through a cliff tunnel from Amalfi town—remains an authentic fishing enclave where children kick soccer balls against 13th-century church walls.
Meanwhile, Ravello sits 365 meters above the sea, offering cooler alpine breezes and the celestial cliffside gardens of Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo.
Hike the Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei)
Starting in Bomerano and ending in Nocelle, this 7.8 km trail takes you across limestone ledges with panoramic views stretching all the way to the Isle of Capri. Stop at small shepherd huts along the trail for fresh goat cheese and lemon granita.
3 Golden Rules for Amalfi Travel
- 1Travel by Sea: Fast ferries connect Salerno, Amalfi, Positano, and Sorrento with zero traffic and unmatched photo angles.
- 2Dine Late: True Italian dining starts after 8:30 PM. Order Scialatielli ai Frutti di Mare paired with chilled Falanghina wine.
- 3Visit in May or September: Sea temperatures are warm, restaurants are buzzing, but the midsummer rush has dissipated.
