Travel further south from Naples, Pompeii, and Herculaneum, and you’ll reach one of the most iconic and breathtaking stretches of coastline in the world—the Amalfi Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. This stunning coastal road winds along the Gulf of Salerno, connecting 13 picturesque towns that together form a dazzling example of Mediterranean beauty and culture.
From Vietri sul Mare to Positano, you’ll pass through charming towns like Amalfi, Ravello, Minori, Maiori, Praiano, Furore, Scala, Tramonti, Conca dei Marini, Strani, and Cetara—each with its own unique charm and story.
What makes the Amalfi Coast so special? It’s a one-of-a-kind fusion of natural beauty, historic charm, and human ingenuity. The dramatic cliffs and coastal terraces are home to:
- Ancient lemon groves and terraced orchards
- Roman villas in Minori and Positano dating back to the 1st century
- The famous ceramics of Vietri sul Mare
- Colorful fishing villages, secret coves, and winding stone stairways
- Vivid bougainvillea, deep gorges, rocky arches, and sea caves
It’s a landscape sculpted by both nature and centuries of human effort—an architectural, agricultural, and cultural paradise. The Amalfi Coast has been a retreat for the elite since Roman times, when aristocrats built luxurious villas on the cliffs of Ravello and Positano. And in more recent history, it has enchanted world-famous names like Roberto Rossellini, Ingrid Bergman, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Rudolf Nureyev.
Whether you’re soaking in the views from a cliffside café, wandering through lemon-scented paths, or diving into the turquoise waters of a hidden bay, the Amalfi Coast is pure magic.
