Which towns are on the Amalfi Coast?
The Costiera Amalfitana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, spans 15 municipalities. From west to east, these are the towns on the map, with their times from Vietri.
Positano
Houses stacked up a steep ravine down to the Spiaggia Grande: the coast’s best-known view. 70 min by ferry with a change at Amalfi, 1 h 40 by bus.
Praiano
A quieter village spread along the cliffs between Positano and Amalfi, facing west for the sunset. 85 min by bus, changing at Amalfi.
Amalfi
The old maritime republic that gives the coast its name, with its cathedral above the harbour. The hub for ferries and buses: 45 min by ferry, 60 min by bus.
Atrani
One of the smallest municipalities in Italy, a few minutes on foot from Amalfi. 55 min by bus.
Ravello
Up in the hills above Atrani and Minori, with the gardens of Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone. 85 min by bus, changing at Amalfi.
Minori
A small beach town with a Roman villa and a pastry tradition. 35 min by ferry, 45 min by bus.
Maiori
The longest beach on the coast and a seafront promenade. 25 min by ferry, 40 min by bus.
Cetara
A fishing village known for anchovies and colatura di alici. The nearest town to the cove: 5 min by ferry, 15 min by bus.
Vietri sul Mare
The eastern gateway to the coast and the town of hand-painted ceramics. Marina d’Albori is in Vietri, west of the beach at Marina di Vietri.
Where is the Amalfi Coast?
In Campania, southern Italy, on the south side of the Sorrento peninsula, facing the Gulf of Salerno. Naples is about 44 km from Vietri sul Mare as the crow flies, beyond the peninsula; Salerno is next door, 13–16 min by train. The coast road, the SS163 Amalfitana, follows the cliffs from Positano to Vietri.
How do you get around the Amalfi Coast?
By ferry, the most scenic way, along the line from Salerno to Positano that stops at Vietri, Cetara, Maiori, Minori and Amalfi; sailings depend on the sea. By SITA bus, all year, along the coast road: from Vietri, Amalfi is 60 min, with changes there for Ravello, Praiano and Positano. By train from Vietri’s station, for Salerno (13–16 min), Pompeii (33 min) and Naples. By car the road is narrow and busy in summer, and parking in the towns is scarce and paid.
How far is the Amalfi Coast from Naples airport?
Naples airport (Capodichino) is about 44 km from Vietri sul Mare as the crow flies. By public transport, go into Napoli Centrale and take the train: Napoli Centrale to Vietri is 55–85 min with a change at Salerno. On weekdays a few SITA buses also run from the airport to Salerno (70 min).