Fishing Village of the Coast
Erchie
An amphitheatre of white houses around a sandy bay, guarded by a Saracen tower. The best-kept secret on the Amalfi Coast.
Erchie is the village that tourists don't find. Hidden in a bay between Cetara and Maiori, this small amphitheatre of white houses overlooking a sandy beach is where Campanian locals go to the beach when they want to escape the crowds.
A hamlet of Maiori, Erchie has preserved the atmosphere of a fishing village that the rest of the coast lost long ago. The 16th-century Saracen tower dominates the bay, colourful boats are pulled up on the sand, and the restaurants serve fish caught that very morning.
Did you know?
XVI cent.
the Saracen tower overlooking the bay
Sandy
a rare find on the Amalfi Coast
~200
residents in the village
The Beach at Erchie
Erchie's beach is one of the very few sandy beaches on the Amalfi Coast. A sheltered bay with calm water that is shallow near the shore — ideal for families.
Main beach
Fine sand with a free section and an equipped section (sunbeds and umbrellas for hire). The Saracen tower provides a scenic backdrop. Calm water thanks to the shape of the bay.
Eastern cove
A small pebble cove reachable on foot from the village — wilder and more peaceful. Ideal for those seeking solitude and snorkelling in clear water.
What to See in Erchie
Saracen Tower
The symbol of Erchie: a 16th-century watchtower built to defend the coast from pirate incursions. It dominates the bay with its imposing mass. Not open to the public inside, but an unmissable photographic backdrop.
Abbey of Santa Maria de Erchie
An ancient Benedictine abbey founded in the 11th century, perched above the village. The remains of the medieval structure are partly visitable and offer a panoramic view over the bay.
The fishing village
Wander among the white houses, flower-lined staircases, and colourful boats pulled up on the sand. Erchie has maintained its fishing village character thanks to its secluded position away from the main road.
Erchie–Cetara Coastal Path
A coastal path linking Erchie to Cetara through Mediterranean scrub. About 3 km, 1 hour of walking, with views of the coast and the sea. Easy difficulty.
Local Tip
The Campanian secret
Erchie is where Salernitans and Campanians go to the sea when they want the coast without the crowds. Real sand, calm water, fresh fish, and honest prices. On a weekday outside peak season, you could almost have the beach to yourself.