Let’s start from Salerno. Salerno is the largest city in the area, it can easily be reached by bus or train from Naples and is a great base if you want to explore the Amalfi coast, the Cilento Coast, Capri, Ischia, Pompeii as you can use trains, buses, transfers or boats!

Although Amalfi, Praiano, Ravello and Positano are the most famous towns, there are several other little towns on the coast which are just as unique but less ‘’famous’’.

Vietri, famous for its ceramics has the main town at the top of the cliff, and a long road takes you down to the beaches, bars and restaurants overlooking the sea.

Cetara, a small fishing village famous for its anchovies is very pretty, with its imposing tower and its port where you will see fishermen sorting their nets after a day/night fishing. You get a beautiful view of Salerno from here and you can taste freshly fired fish.

Maiori and Minori are very similar but of course so unique. They both have large wide beaches, long promenades ideal for pushchairs or wheelchairs, bars and restaurants everywhere, which makes it an easier option for families with small children or elderly people who can’t go up steps and hills. Maiori and Minori are not overly touristy either.

Next stop, Atrani, unless you look down the bridge you might miss it, one of the smallest towns in Italy, Atrani is perched on a rocky hill and has a quaint beach, a couple of bars and restaurant.

Turn the corner and you will be in Amalfi, it’s literally only a few steps away! Amalfi is ideal if you want to be able to catch buses or ferries to explore the Amalfi coast and Capri and Ischia. You can easily catch a bus up to Ravello or a ferry (or bus) to Positano, Salerno, or the islands. There are a few beaches, an imposing cathedral and plenty of bars and restaurants.

As you probably already know Ravello is high up on the coast offering beautiful views and thanks to its famous gardens, you can relax and enjoy everything it has to offer.

Praiano is positioned between Amalfi and Positano, it’s built entirely on a cliff which also means you can get some of the best sea views from here. It’s ideal if you plan on renting a car, as quite a few holiday homes have parking, which is not very common in other towns on the coast.

There are a couple of beaches but they involve 250 steps to get to, so not really suitable for everyone.

We have reached Positano. Positano is built vertically down a cliff. The main coastal road is at the top and the town is built below it. There is a local bus which runs round the town several times a day, and it’s a one-way system. Without a shadow of a doubt, it is beautiful, but it’s not for everyone. The bus can only take you so far down which means if you have problems getting up and down steps or hills, you either want to find accommodation in the pedestrian area or consider visiting for a day. Although you will find shops, bars and restaurants all over Positano, the most famous ones are at the bottom of the town around the main beach.

We hope we have provided some useful information on the way the Amalfi coast is actually built! We are here to help with any questions you might have as always!