Show and Tell: Exploring the Amalfi Coast

To take a break from working on the last things to do for our Positano house and deserving some time to play “tourist”, we decided to explore the other towns along the Amalfi Coast. As we took the bus from Rome to Positano this time around, we rented a scooter for the day and had an incredibly thrilling ride along this windy stretch of coastline.

What an adrenaline rush! (Video of our ride on the Amalfi Coast to come shortly to give you a sense of the thrill we had is now live. Enjoy the ride and hang on tight!)

6 Photos from the Amalfi Coast

1. A must-see in the town of Amalfi is the Cathedral with its opulent Baroque interior dating to the 18th century. There is an entrance fee of €3 (adults) which includes a visit to the beautiful Cloister of Paradise, the Cathedral museum, the crypt of St. Andrew.

2. As we approached Atrani, just a short distance away from Amalfi (you could actually walk there), there was a sign saying that its the smallest town in Italy. I am not sure if it really is, and checked on Wikipedia which claims that “it is the smallest town in southern Italy”. While the stretch of beach is small, what makes it unique is that it’s sandy, unlike most beaches on the Amalfi Coast where you’ll find pebbled beaches.

3. For sweeping view of the Amalfi Coast, make your way up to Ravello. The town is bursting with charm and attractions, and it’s no surprise that many would want to exchange their wedding vows here. Truly unforgettable!

4. Where the sky meets the sea and as far as your eyes can see! I can’t tire of the different shades of blue along this coast. In summer, you will see plenty of boats in action including luxury sailboats and super yachts.

5. One of the towns that had been on my bucket list was Vietri sul Mare, renowned for their ceramics. While you can get Vietri ceramics in any town along the Amalfi Coast, I wanted to see the town where these ceramics are made. Here every other shop is a ceramics shop and for a ceramics junkie like me, it took a lot of restraint not to go on an outrageous shopping spree.

6. Getting down to the beach at Fiordo di Furore requires some work. We stopped here briefly on our way back to Positano and I was tempted to make a quick dash to the beach. However, with all those stairs, I doubt it could be anything but quick. As we were short on time (I’m blaming it on the ceramics), and the weather was changing quickly, I would have to wait for our next trip.

It’s here where there hold an annual high-diving competition which you can read more about here in 5 unique active experiences on the Amalfi Coast.

What are your favorite places along the Amalfi Coast?