r/amalficoast

Hello, a long shot but is there anyone in Amalfi who would pick something up for me and have it mailed to Canada. I will pay for all plus give a good tip. It would be very meaningful.

My boyfriend and I will be visiting Amalfi Coast in June. We are staying in Sorrento first and then Praiano for the rest of the trip.

Any suggestions on best (and cheapest) way to get from:

1. Sorrento to Praiano? Noticed that ferries generally don't get into Praiano. How much would a taxi cost?

2. Praiano to Capri for a day trip? Seems like the only possibility is via a boat tour - has anyone else used a boat taxi or ferry?

We only have 1.5 days in Sorrento - wondering if its better to visit Capri from Sorrento (day trip) or its worth spending some time exploring Sorrento?

Thank you!!!

I received an email today from Marina Grande in Amalfi saying my reservation for lunch on July 9th was cancelled due to coast guard seizures
Has anyone else gotten this email and why would they be canceling reservations 2 months from now? I’ll be so disappointed if this is true. We’re staying in Sorrento and are only in Amati for a day trip

Hey. Planning a trip to the Amalfi Coast in Italy with my infant baby. She’ll be 5 months old at that point and honestly I’m not sure how to prepare so the trip goes smooth. How to choose a hotel, which room size, do we actually need two rooms in one suite, which amenities do we need etc etc. Reading tons of reviews feels overwhelming. Mishaps happen when it’s just you and your wife, nevermind travelling with a baby. When you travelled with your baby, how did you do your research?

Hi, can anyone help me with private car services from Amalfi Town to Positano in late June? Is there a better way to travel apart from the private car in case the car is expensive? We will have 2 cabin and 2 large bags.

Planning a trip to the Amalfi Coast can be a logistical puzzle. Between the "Vertical" stairs of Positano, the ferry schedules, and the hunt for the perfect private villa, it’s easy to get overwhelmed.

We are local experts based here year-round, managing everything from high-end stays to seamless transfers. We’re opening this thread to answer any questions you have about the coast—no filters, just honest local advice.

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Hey everyone!

Our connecting flight got delayed three hours unfortunately and will land at 1 PM. We had a ferry booked from Naples Beverello to Positano at 3:35 PM. Is this doable at all or should I look for alternatives to get to Positano.

Will obviously need to deboard plane, go through EES/Customs, and then get to the port, so not sure how long the EES stuff takes in Naples right now.

Any advice would be appreciated, as the 3:30 PM Ferry is the latest I can find for June 1st 😞

I'm currently planning on doing 2 nights in each Amalfi, Positano and Capri, and then heading to Naples for a night before my flight.

Will this feel too packed / rushed?

May 11: land at 7am, transit from naples to amalfi, check into hotel in Amalfi, have the rest of day/night there

May 12: Amalfi full day

May 13: Check out and head to Positano for the day/night

May 14: Positano full day

May 15: Positano to Capri, check in day in Capri

May 16: Capri full day

May 17: Check and and head to Naples for just the night

May 18: End of trip

I'm planning on proposing on this trip, I don't want it to feel too rushed but also we can't travel for more than this due to work / other commitments. Would love thoughts and any open to any suggestions

Does anyone have any tips for a boat tour from sorrento round the amalfi coast that is suitable for 2 kids aged 11 and 5?

Not necessarily looking for hours in the towns, either just a cruise passed or 1-2 hours max.

Im a bit concerned that the full day cruise might be too much for the 5 year old, hence my idea to shorten the day if possible.

We do have a car, so could drive to each place but I've read that is not a good option.

Hey everyone!

Our flight unfortunately got moved back by 3 hours into Naples (arrive around 1 PM now), and with deboarding, EES/customs, baggage claim, etc., we don’t think we’d make our original ferry (scheduled at 3:30 PM, last scheduled for the day) to Positano.

Unless I’m missing an easier way to get to Positano from Naples via public transport or something else, I think our only options are a private transfer or bus. Issue is that I’ve heard the drive is windy and on cliffs and stuff, and I get super anxious when other people drive me (control issues lol).

Is the drive actually scary/would I have a tough time with it, or is there a better way to get there that avoids driving maybe?

Best thing I could find is train to Sorrento and maybe a water taxi to Positano, but not sure how viable that is.

Any help is appreciated!!

Hi everyone,
We’re visiting the Amalfi Coast for the first time on July 17 (2 couples) and could really use some advice.

Which area would you recommend for booking accommodation?

How accessible are the beaches, and will we need to drive a lot to reach them?

Are ATV rentals available, or is it mostly scooters/bikes? Any idea of average prices?

We have a discount for renting a car at the airport — would you recommend getting a car, or is it more trouble than it’s worth in that area?

Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

15 sept before 12 pm, we land in naples thinking to take a private transfer to positano in our Airbnb near hotel poisedon yay so excited so we are trying to take it slow after check in somewhere lunch then fiat tour at 5 pm then dinner and next day morning photoshoot at all insta worthy spots taking it slow and evening sunset cruise next day on 17 sept we leave for rome . Any suggestions?

Have our trip coming up, and started looking into Train Tickets.......and the schedules are pretty rough to deal with, as we have tours planned, so 'fixed' times we need to be there. I hear horror stories about the trains being late, so I'm now kind of worried about not getting there in enough time (for example--I need to be at Pompeii 9AM--and only train around that time gets there at 8:55AM). Since its a month out, do schedules change or get added? Other trip is Vietri (or Salerno) to Naples--trip down is pretty easy, but ONLY train coming back is like 2.5 hours, because of several stops.

I kinda thought it be a little easier to book trains, but either I'm doing it wrong, or its not as easy as I thought lol.

I'm not afraid to drive in Italy, but I hear parking is a nightmare. We plan to visit the Amalfi towns too, but planned on ferries for that. Don't wanna pay $100/day for car rental, and only use it a couple days.

Hello lovely people.

Would anyone be so kind as to give me suggestions for a surprise birthday trip for my dad’s 60th birthday?

Time frame: a week in weather warm enough to swim in the ocean.

Budget: around $10k

We are: a family of 6, with one 5 year old. Most of the party are very anxious, crowd-avoidant people. We vacation very leisurely, max one “thing” per day.

He enjoys:
Boat rides
Good food
History, particularly religious and military
Interesting architecture
Fishing
Snorkeling
Any activity that would immerse you in a culture more than a tour of only the major sites.
Just hanging out and soaking up good vibes

He doesn’t enjoy:
Wine
Limoncello

I’m doing some research and I’m getting lost. I’ve been to Italy several times but not to the south. Drove to Napoli for a quick day trip in the autumn and that was it.

If you’ve read this whole thing, I thank you. 😊