Amalfi Travel Forum

My wife and I have doing a long-planned trip to Italy, including a week in the Amalfi area in June. Unfortunately, she has recently suffered a bad ankle fracture and significant ligament damage. She will only be out of a cast 4 weeks, and prognosis is for a long rehab.

Originally, our plans had been to do some town-to-town trekking, but that's now out. Currently, we have a B&B in Positano, seemingly about "midway" up the hill, but I'm concerned just how difficult it will be to get around Positano, or any other Amalfi town. The tour books all emphasize the hills and steps of Amalfi.

Has anyone had experience as a less than fully abled (but fit) person in Amalfi.

Thanks
John

How long would it take to get to Postiano from Naples? (We are thining of hiring a car) . Also, would 3 nights be enough to spend here?
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how late can you leave amalfi to get to rome by public transportation
1) i was told you need to get to naples (either by bus or ferry)
2) then from naples you take the eurostar to rome
does anyone know how late the eurostar runs out of naples- 830 pm? and how early we should leave amalfi to safely catch that train

We are flying into Naples June 8 2008 and would like to possibly arrive in amalfi by ferry-
1) we were advised to take the bus from the airport to the train station
2) possibly take a taxi for approx 15-20 euros from the train to the harbor
Does anyone know if this is the best way to arrive at hotel la bussola on amalfi which is near the harbor?
What is the ferry schedule liek that time of year? if we miss one ferry, how long do you have to wait for the next one? which company is best and do you get good views?

I appreciate any advice. How long will it take? Are there any good places that are must sees? Or should I take the Autostrade directly to Sicily? Or should I just concentrate on the coast road and skip Sicily? I have 7 days for the round trip.
Thanks,
Dan

Hi,
Dont know if Im being paranoid, but...Ive been in contact with a company called L'Altra Costiera ( www.altracostiera.com) and have found a villa. They are asking for a 40% deposit by electronic draft bank and the reminder of the amount in cash on arrival...now hmmmm this isnt really normal is it????
Help!

My husband, teenage daughter and I are planning a one week trip to the Amalfi coast the last week of October. We have been to Italy many times, but never south of Rome! We mostly love to shop, eat, drink wine and just enjoy the "life" in Italy. We are also interested in the art and architecture. Which town is the best to stay in? With a teenager I'd love to find a 2 bedroom suite or apartment for $500 or less per night. Is that possible? Any recommendations?

Thank you!

Hi,
We're visiting in Oct for jsut one day, yes i know it's too short. We're with the cruise. Can someone recommend the best way to explore the beautiful Amalfi coast? Any private tour can take 4 of us for a day so we can avoid taking bus/boat? Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks
ann

Buongiorno -

I have been checking hotels on the Amalfi Coast and came across this one which looks almost too good for the price that is listed for rooms. Does anyone have any experience with this hotel??

I'd appreciate any information you can give me.

Thanks again,

Phyllis

We're leaving soon with three other couples for two weeks on the Amalfi Coast. When we've travelled in Europe before my husband has always worn shorts for sight-seeing during the day and long pants at night in restaurants. The other men are thinking about the appropriateness of wearing dress-type shorts at dinner. From my experience, Italian men don't usually wear shorts, but we are tourists after all. Are there any Italian men out there who can give us some advice? Grazie!

I would like to come back to the wonderful Amalfi Coast and stay in an apartment or a villa, as I am an indipendent traveller. Last time I have booked on www.seasonsinitaly.com and everything was OK. If someone else have booked an apartment or a villa in the Amalfi Coast, could you tell me if you think that prices on seasonsinitaly.com are good enouth? Do you know others vacation rentals companies that also offer complete assistence like seasonsinitaly. Thanks in advance, Kate

Hi,

Is the end of March an okay time to visit the Amalfi Coast, or will I be cold and wet the whole time?? I plan on being outside for an entire week!

We'll be in Italy first part of April 2007. We plan on 1 week on the Amalfi and 1 week in CinqueTerre. we invite advice and/or comments as to where to stay on a reasonable SENIORs budget, as well as to which sights not to miss!
We'll have a car for Amalfi, but will make do with our "Apostellic horses" for the 5 lands and hills around Vernazza! ThanX for any answers!
StormP

I will be arriving in Amalfi in July by Sita Bus from Salerno and would like a hotel within walking distance of the bus stop, as I will be taking an number of bus trips to local towns, Sorrento etc. The above hotels seem to fit this criteria - can anyone comment. I would prefer a hotel with balconies or terrace and definitely a sea view.

i will be attending a conference in jan in rome and would like the foll info
1.would it be ok to visit naples, capri, sorrento and amalfi coast at ths time.
2. is there an on off shuttle bus or boat ticket available for this region?
3. which is the best place to live in this area for abot 4/5 days which has easy access to all this area?
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Can you get a hop-on/hop-off ticket for a trip along the Amalfi coast? I'll be staying in Sorrento, and would like to visit a few of the town, eg. Positano and Ravello. What would be the best way to do this? Also, if you go on the boat trip do you get the opportunity to stop in these towns along the way?
Can you see two towns properly in one day?

Thanks

Hi

i will be spending 3 days in Amalfi in a couple of weeks, but I need to get there from Naples as that's where i arrive by boat from Palermo. I would be grateful for some advice about the quickest way to get to Amalfi and if the bus station/hyfrofoil departure point is close to the ferry port in Naples.

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Hi, I'm planning to drive from Rome to Amalfi in one day, is this too much ? It says 3 hours on Michelin...

Also, which of the small town in the area has a beach ? I've looked at many places but it can't seem to find it...

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Chuck

What should we pack for a trip to the Amalfi Coast for the first two weeks in October?

Any thoughts regarding a special place, preferably along the Amalfi coastline, that will take 14-16 adults, for a special celebration. Could be individual units or one nice villa. Something with a little pizzazz possibly!

I am going to spend a few days in Maiori in the end of June. I would like to make trips in the mountains around. Could you give me a tip (monasteries, nice views, etc.)? Thanks

My husband and I will be leaving for our honeymoon this month and we decided to add the Amalfi Coast into our trip...Can anyone reccomend an accomodation with a view of the coast for a very reasonable price (under 90 euros. Please Help!!!

Any suggestions of places to stay in between Tuscany & Umbria?

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Can anyone help me please, I'm attending a wedding in Ravello in July and would like to take my 8 year old daughter to a hairdresser beforehand. (I am totally useless when it comes to this sort of thing, takes me about 2 hours just to tie her hair back into a ponytail). We are staying in Praiano and the wedding's not until the evening so anywhere along the coast would be convenient. I have tried websites for the area but not managed to find any information yet. If anyone has any suggestions they'd be gratefully received

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does anyone know the cove of raccomanda in amalfi coast? I understand you can arrange a boat trip to the remote cove of raccomanda and enjoy a food out of this world..Do you know the name of the restaurant or how to arrange there?

Hi,
i am planning a honeymoon trip in the region and plan to cmbine it withmy stay in capri.

After reading so many reviews am pretty confused as to base myself in positano or amalfi.

also how many nights should be ok in capri?(2 or 3)

i am looking forward for an experience of romance and fun.

Advice on this issue would be greatly appreciated.

I understand you can arrange a boat trip to the Tower of La Capperina and enjoy dinner at the tower. Has anyone done this, and do you know a source of information, such as the name of the restaurant or how to arrange?

Thanks
Wilby

My husband and I be travelling to the Almafi coast in early October to celebrate our anniversary. We plan to spend a couple of days in Rome then to either Almafi or Positano to use a home-base to explore the area for 4 days. Should we stay in Positano or Almafi? We want picturesque and romantic as well as convenient - is there such a thing?

We will be in Amalfi in May and were planning on taking the SITA bus to Salerno where we will be getting on the train to Sicly. I see that there is a ferry that goes from Amalfi to Salerno, could you please tell me how long it takes to get there? Also, will Mid May be considered summer for hours on the ferry? Or will they even be running in May.

Thank you,
Jessie

We'll be in Rome for a few days and then plan to go to the Amalfi Coast and Capri. How do we get there? We are not renting a car. We thought train or bus to Amalfi (or near by) then boat to Capri. Any thoughts?

Hi Everyone

I'm spending 4 days in the Amalfi Coast in May but I'm not sure whether I should stay in Amalfi, Positano or even Sorrento. I want to explore as much of the area as I can but also not be to rushed. Which is the best town to stay in?

Also, is it better to visit Pompeii from Naples or is it just as easy from the Amalfi Coast.

Cheers