Aerial view of the Amalfi Coast and its dramatic cliffs

UNESCO World Heritage

Amalfi Coast

Fifty kilometres of cliffs, colourful villages and turquoise waters. Italy's most famous coastline in a complete, up-to-date 2026 guide.

The Amalfi Coast is one of those places that exceeds every expectation. No matter how many photographs you have seen: the reality - the scent of lemons, the shimmer of sunlight on the sea, the houses clinging to the rock - is always more intense.

Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, it stretches for 50 km from the Sorrento Peninsula to Vietri sul Mare, in the province of Salerno. At its heart is the SS163, a winding road carved into the rock that connects 13 municipalities, each with its own history, landscape and flavour.

Villages of the Coast

Positano

Most iconic

The most photographed village on the coast, with colorful houses perched over the sea and the famous Spiaggia Grande.

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Amalfi

Historic capital

Historic capital of the coast, with the Cathedral of Sant'Andrea and the paper museum.

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Ravello

Panoramic view

At 350 m above the sea, the "city of music" with Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone.

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Praiano

Most authentic

The best-kept secret: fewer crowds, spectacular sunsets from the Bay of Praia.

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Marina di Praia

Wild & authentic

Praiano's wild beach, hidden behind a staircase carved into the rock. Pure authenticity and spectacular sunsets.

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Maiori

Sandy beach

The longest sandy beach on the coast: ideal for those seeking the sea without sacrificing comfort.

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Minori

Authentic flavors

Village of lemon groves, with the remains of a 1st-century Roman villa and excellent pastry shops.

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Vietri sul Mare

Ceramic capital

The eastern gateway to the Amalfi Coast, famous for its hand-painted ceramics that decorate churches and terraces across Southern Italy.

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Salerno

Gateway city

Gateway to the Amalfi Coast: Norman Cathedral, Minerva Garden, Luci d'Artista in winter, and ferries to Amalfi and Positano.

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Furore

Hidden gem

The village that doesn't exist: a spectacular fjord, 100+ murals, and houses clinging to the mountainside with no centre.

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Conca dei Marini

Exclusive & quiet

The Emerald Grotto, the birthplace of sfogliatella Santa Rosa, and exclusive villas perched above the sea.

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Agerola

Hiking & nature

Starting point of the Path of the Gods at 600 m, home of Fior di Latte cheese and the greenest views on the coast.

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Tramonti

Wine & authenticity

The green lung of the coast: 13 hamlets, Costa d'Amalfi DOC wines, traditional pizza, and zero tourists.

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Erchie

Secret beach

A secret sandy beach guarded by a Saracen tower. The hidden cove where locals go to escape the crowds.

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The coast in numbers

50 km

of UNESCO coastline

13

coastal municipalities

1997

UNESCO year

2 mln+

tourists/year

Practical guides

The most beautiful beaches of the Amalfi Coast