Amalfi: Best Things to Do
SIGHTSEEING
Escape from your packed life and take a short drive from Amalfi to Atrani. Atrani is definitely the place where you can enjoy your time getting lost in an unspoiled tourism village. This coastal village is populated with less than one thousand people. Thus, it makes the village remain quite and uncrowded. Centered at Piazza Umberto I, you can have a sightseeing tour around the village filled with preserved medieval architectures in every corner. One of the beautiful buildings you can spot in the village is Saint Salvatore De' Bireto. With the sights of colorful houses, flowers, and ancient buildings, this village will give you the most memorable story from Amalfi Coast.
Saint Salvatore De' Bireto
DOWNTOWN
Amalfi town is the coast’s main town. In the town, you will see historical sites and monuments at the most. Located at the center of the main square, Cathedral of St. Andrew is a beautiful building of Baroque-style architecture. From the outside, you can see the ancient style of the staircase and bell-tower. While from inside, you can see the elegant ceiling, painting from the 18th century, a wooden crucifix, and many more. Other places to visit in the town are the Museum Of Paper and the Ancients Arsenals of the Republic. They are all worth your visit.
Museum Of Paper
Cathedral of St. Andrew
SHOPPING
Complete your journey by hunting souvenirs bring back home. Ceramic D'Arte Pascal is one of the few stores you can stop by for your souvenirs hunting in the village. It offers some beautifully designed merchants made by ceramic. But, if you are looking for limoncello as a souvenir, Antichi Sapori d'Amalfi is where you go.
Antichi Sapori d'Amalfi
Ceramiche D'Arte Pascal
FOOD & DRINK
When you visit a coastal area, of course, you should try the seafood cuisine in their restaurants. Have a blast culinary tour in the Amalfi Coast's seafood restaurants. Scialatielli with seafood is the recommended menu you should try while touring in the city. Combining seafood and Italian flavor, this pasta cuisine is made by fresh seafood from Amalfi Coast. Have a glass of tasty and refreshing wine to complete your dining.
CULTURE
Once being an ancient Roman city, it's worth your time to explore Amalfi's ancient culture from the ancient architecture style. Also, Amalfi Coast has a number of excellent art galleries showcasing the works of local and international artists. Franco Senesi Fine Art is one of the galleries you can hop by.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
If you are in Amalfi Coast for a beach trip, make a plan based on the weather to choose the right time to visit the village. The most comfortable weather for outdoor activities in the city is from April to June.
HOTEL
Amali Coast is a paradise for holiday and exploration. With the soaring coastal cliffs and picture-perfect neighbor, you can choose a hotel based on what kind of sightseeing you want to see from your hotel window. If you are a beach lover, Hotel Villa Felice Relais is where you should stay. Overlooking Duoglio beach, this elegant hotel will complete your beach trip to Amalfi Coast. The room features flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and minibar. But, if you want to have a private balcony, you can upgrade your room. But if you are looking for a hotel located in the center of Amalfi, Hotel Amalfi is one of the top recommendations for you. Overlooking beautiful ancient neighborhood, the room of the hotel is decorated in pastel colors featuring free WiFi TV, and mini fridge.
Hotel Villa Felice Relais
Hotel Amalfi
RESTAURANT
Amalfi Coast's restaurants offer you more than tasty food, but also the best dining experience with a beautiful natural setting. Ristorante Lido Azzurro is where you can get both the amazing scenery of nearby port and also well-made dishes. Set in a beautifully decorated outdoor terrace, the restaurant serves typical local foods and seafood as their specialty. But, if you are craving for Italian pizza, Da Maria Trattoria Pizzeria is definitely a place to go. With the homey decoration and setting, this pizzeria serves Neapolitan-style pizza with fresh ingredients. They also have a wide selection of wine to complete your dining.
Da Maria Trattoria Pizzeria
Ristorante Lido Azzurro
CAFE
When you visit Amalfi and craving for coffee, Caldarelli Dolce e Salato is where you go. This cafe offers good coffee and desserts that will boost your days and cure your caffeine needs in the city. But, if you are looking for the best pastries cafe, Pasticceria Sal De Riso is where to go. Located in Minori, this terrace cafe not only serves you a wide selection of pastries but also coffee and gelato.
Pasticceria Sal De Riso
Caldarelli Dolce e Salato
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Spend you a sleepless night in Music On The Rocks. Offering live music entertainment, this nightclub is set on a cliff edge terrace with overlooking of the Spiaggia Grande beach. Make sure to dress best because they have a dress policy. But, if you are looking for a bar with a perfect sunset view, Franco's Bar is your destination. With ocean views and stylish decor, the terrace bar offers a classic pub accompanied by cool lounge music.
Franco's Bar
Music On The Rocks
INTERESTING PLACE
Located in the historic center of Ravello town, Villa Rufolo is one of your must-visit places on your trip days of Amalfi Coast. It is a building from the 13th century and then being remodeled in the 19th century. Once being home for Rufolo family, it's now open for the public from 9 am to 5 pm. From the terrace, you can see the view of the Amalfi Coast and the Gulf of Salerno with flower gardens. There is also an interesting palace and small museum inside you can explore. If you are interested in hiking, the Path of the Gods is indeed your must-visit place. You will have to walk along 7.8 km trekking trails to reach the peak. Once you reach the end of the trail, you will see the view of Positano and the Amalfi coast. Make sure that you are fit enough to hike the trail.
Path of the Gods
Villa Rufolo
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
If nature scene is one of your favorite places to capture good pictures, Amalfi Coast offers you numerous beautiful natural scenery in every corner of the coastal area. Picture the blue sea from Terrazza dell'Infinito. It is a public garden located at Villa Cimbrone, Ravello. Offering a broad view of the sea, the terrace is lined by a series of marble busts that will give a medieval period touch to your photos. But if you want to capture the iconic building of the city, The Garden of Minerva is where you go. Located in the heart of Salerno, this garden displays native plants in medieval settings. There is also a bar located in the garden that specializes in making herbal teas.
The Garden of Minerva
Terrazza dell'Infinito
