Amalfi Travel Forum

We will be staying in Sorrento for several days in mid September. We will be taking day trips to Capri, Pompeii and along the Amalfi Coast. We would like some advice as to what clothes we should pack. Are shorts okay? For men? For women? By "shorts", I mean long ones, to the knee. We are middle-aged, but very trim. What about sandels? I'm sure there will be throngs of tourists. But we would rather look like Italian tourists in-the-know than clueless tourists. All suggestions will be appreciated. Grazie!

Has anyone stayed at the Hotel Cavalieri in Amalfi? Any comments? Is this a good location for seeing the other towns in the area? How far is it from Positano?
Grazie,
Carol

We are planning to spend 2 maybe 3 nights in the Amalfi area. We would like to go to Positano and other places. We are looking for a 2 bedroom apartment. But if that is not available, a good location for seeing the area. Any suggestions?
Grazie, Carol

Does anyone know whether there is a good ferry service from Salerno to Amalfi this weekend.I have checked on the internet but not sure if the ferries are still running as the site I viewed still had the cost in Lire so I guess it was a bit old.I will be arriving in Salerno by train from Rome at about 14-30 .Also if there is a question mark over the ferry and I need to catch a bus.Do you know the number and where I catch it from.
Thanks

Yes, we think we will fly into Naples and want to spend three nights in total seeing Naples and as much of the Amalfi coast as we can.Can you suggest tours or tour companies you have used and trust or does anyone have suggestions on how to do it>Is it possible to bus? Need to get to Rome by day 4.Am I crazy???

Well through all our investigating we are still a bit unsure about which locati0on might be best. We are no thinking that Amalfi might offer us an easier transfer to Paestum via the water then Priano?? Any last thought before we book our hotel. Is it possible to take a ferry from Amalfi to Paestum or pasitiano?? Also, would Amalfi be a better location to see the rest of the area?? Lastly, any hotel recomendations? Thanks again

We are plannig on a trip to the Sorrento and Amalfi cost this May. We are unsure where to base ourselves to explore the area. We will have about 4 days and were thinking Sorrento bt now are wondering if Amafli or Praiano??? Any hotel recomendations would also be greatly appreciated. Lastly, would you drive the cost either in a car or Vespa or take a bus?? I drove in Tuscany last year and loved the Vespa experience.

Thanks for the help

Hello all,
can you tell me if this is a good base for about 3 nights before we move to positano for another 3 nights?
http://www.alfonsoamare.it/Default.htm
thank you

Hi all,
Can someone tell me where is the nearest airport to fly home (SFO)from Amalfi coast.We will be traveling to Amalfi coast from Florence(not sure how yet?)and leaving for San Francisco from Amalfi coast.Please help :)
lengleng

Hi Folks
I will be staing in sorrento for three days in early october to cover the southern area of Italy (Amalfi and around). One full day will be spent in Capri and the rest free

*Can you please advise the must do while I m in Sorrento in 2 days?
- I would like to cover the amalfi coast as well as sorrento itself? I heard about cruises and all to cover the surrounding areas?


thanks for help

I am going to be staying in Amalfi for 4 days. I want to visit the village my wife's grandfather comes from. He was from Sant' Angelo all'esca in Avellino.
anyone know about a bus or a train that might go there. I can even go from Sorrento. HELP PLEASE

My husband and I will be spending 4 nights in the Amalfi coast the beginning of September to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. We are very torn between staying in Positano or staying in Amalfi. Does anyone have any preference? We heard there is more to do in Amalfi (or at the very least more options as far as the restaurants and bars). Is that true? We also heard Amalfi is the mroe laid back of the two and probably the less expensive of the two. As for hotels, in Amalfi, the Hotel Luna Convento has been recommended. And in Positano, the Hotel Eden Roc has been recommended. Has anyone stayed or heard about either of these hotels?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Hi all,

Just like to welcome myself to the forum:)

I'm on my first overseas trip in October for 6 weeks, and the Amalfi Coast and Italy has drawn my attention.

Besides the normal scenic tours, what else can people recommend? Eg. I'm a bit of a keen salsa dancer, so if certain towns have a great salsa culture I'd love to know:) I'd also like to do a few tours where I get to be active, for example a bike tour or mountain hike.

Thanks!

Max

I recently heard that there is an inland road to Amalfi from Sorrento. Anyone know about this and what the route is.

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?
Thanks

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?
thanks

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