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Lonely PlanetSep 28, 2026

10 Best Places to Visit on the Amalfi Coast

The Amalfi Coast brings you glinting majolica domes, pastel villages and lovely lemon groves. Here are the best places to visit during your trip.

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Villa RufoloParkHouse with a Moorish cloister and formal gardens.
Villa CimbroneAttractionRomantic cliff-top mansion with rose-scented gardens.
La RondinaiaHotelFormer home of Gore Vidal, now a hotel.
Terrazza dell’InfinitoViewpointTerrace at Villa Cimbrone with the coast's most sought-after view.
Ravello FestivalFestivalTakes place July to September with orchestral performances.
Elsewhere
Le SirenuseHotelPositano, ItalyHistoric hotel with a terrace for aperitivo drinks.
Lemon PointRestaurantNocelle, ItalyGranita stand in Nocelle for a refreshing lemon slushie.
Pasticceria PansaRestaurantAmalfi, ItalyHistoric pastry shop in Piazza Duomo.
Path of the GodsTrailAgerola, Italy7km path 630m above sea level with heavenly views.
Fiordo di FuroreSightFurore, ItalyCraggy inlet carved by the Schiato stream with a tiny beach.
Marisa Cuomo WineryPlaceFurore, ItalyWinery near the staircase to Fiordo di Furore beach.
Cattedrale di Sant’AndreaSightAmalfi, Italy12th-century cathedral with a dramatic 62-step staircase.
Amalfi Lemon ExperiencePlaceAmalfi, ItalyLemon groves run by the same family for six generations.
Ceramica Artistica SolimenePlaceVietri sul Mare, ItalyCeramics shop with a Gaudí-esque tiled exterior.
Villa ComunaleParkVietri sul Mare, ItalyTerraces overlooking the sea with Gaudí-style tiling.
Gargiulo & JannuzziPlaceSorrento, ItalyShop in Sorrento with artisans at work.
Chiostro di San FrancescoSightSorrento, ItalyShaded, colonnaded 14th-century cloister.
Porta Marina SeafoodRestaurantSorrento, ItalyOceanfront dining with toes almost in the sea.
Giardini di CataldoPlaceSorrento, ItalyLemon grove for artisanal limoncello.
Museo della CartaMuseumAmalfi, Italy

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Condé Nast TravelerSep 25

An Essential Guide to the Amalfi Coast—Italy’s Definition of Dolce Vita Glam

The seaside stretch skirting the Sorrentine Peninsula rose to international fame in the 1950s and ‘60s, but the cliffside paradise claims a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages.

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Caruso, A Belmond HotelHotelfresco-filled palace with waterfront balconies
Villa CimbroneAttractionbotanical gardens, one of Europe's finest English landscapes
Palazzo AvinoHotelaristocratic roots dating back to Middle Ages and Renaissance
Palazzo Avino’s Clubhouse by the SeaRestaurantstylish beach club with intimate gardens
Pascal Ceramiche D’ArtePlaceshop for handcrafted ceramic pieces in Ravello
Bottega Eva CarusoPlaceshop for artisan-crafted sandals
Terrace of InfinitySightbelvedere rising nearly 1,200 feet above the Mediterranean
Baffone Gelateria ArtigianaleRestaurantgelato shop in Ravello
Elsewhere
Path of the GodsTrailAmalfi Coast, Italy4.3-mile former shepherd’s trail ending above Positano
Blue GrottoSightCapri, Italyfamous sea cave on Capri
Lattari MountainsSightAmalfi Coast, Italypeaks blanketed in forests, terraces of olive trees
Hotel MiramalfiHotelAmalfi, Italycliffside hotel with depth of history and culture
Regatta of the Ancient Maritime RepublicsFestivalAmalfi, Italyannual May event with traditional galleons
Le Sirenuse MareRestaurantPositano, Italyhighly anticipated beach club project from Le Sirenuse
Emporio SirenusePlacePositano, Italyoutpost of chic resort and homeware line
Pasticceria PansaRestaurantAmalfi, ItalyAmalfi institution for delizia al limone dessert
Museo della CartaMuseumAmalfi, ItalyPaper Museum in a historic 13th-century paper mill
La Scuderia del DucaPlaceAmalfi, Italyvast selection of handmade paper

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Condé Nast TravelerSep 3

The Most Beautiful Italian Coastal Towns

For the sun-kissed, sea-washed sweet life, nothing beats a trip to Italy’s towns on the coast.

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Villa RufoloPark13th-century villa with sublime coastal views
Villa CimbroneAttractionknown for beautiful gardens and Terrace of Infinity
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Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, PortofinoHotelPortofino, Italyextravagant 16th-century monastery overlooking water
Lu’ Hotel RivieraHotelCarloforte, Italyfour-star stay with cherry red facade
Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi CoastHotelAmalfi, Italyrooms have private terraces or gardens
Palazzo AvinoHotelAmalfi, Italyknown as “the Pink Palace,” dates back to 11th century
RosselinisRestaurantAmalfi, ItalyMichelin-starred restaurant at Palazzo Avino
Bagno AssuntaPlaceForte dei Marmi, Italybeach club run by the Maestrelli family
Pensione AmericaHotelForte dei Marmi, Italymember of Leading Hotels of the World
San Domenico Palace, a Four Seasons HotelHotelTaormina, Italyfilming location for The White Lotus
Grand Hotel Timeo, a Belmond HotelHotelTaormina, Italyfixture since the Grand Tour
Alberi Del ParadisoHotelCefalù, Italyset up the hill for sweeping sea views
Villa San MartinoMuseumPortoferraio, ItalyNapoleon Bonaparte's former summer house
Hotel Villa OttoneHotelPortoferraio, Italymultiple dining options and active amenities
Splendido MareHotelPortofino, Italyextension of Splendido hotel

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AfarAug 3

The 14 Best Hotels on the Amalfi Coast, Capri, and Ischia

Our favorite places to stay across Italy’s most spectacular stretch of coastline, whether you’re after old-world glamour, contemporary design, or peaceful seclusion. With pastel buildings spilling ...

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Caruso, A Belmond HotelHotel11th-century palazzo with gardens and frescoes.
Ristorante BelvedereRestaurantDining at Caruso, A Belmond Hotel.
Bar CarusoRestaurantAperitivo spot at Caruso, A Belmond Hotel.
Caruso GrillRestaurantServes pizza and seafood at Caruso, A Belmond Hotel.
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Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand HotelHotelAmalfi, Italy13th-century monastery with panoramic views.
Borgo SantandreaHotelAmalfi, Italy1960s glamour with blue-and-white design.
AliciRestaurantAmalfi, ItalyMichelin-starred restaurant at Borgo Santandrea.
Capri Tiberio PalaceHotelCapri, ItalyLuxury hotel with colorful, eclectic interiors.
Terrazza TiberioRestaurantCapri, ItalyRestaurant at Capri Tiberio Palace.
Jacky BarRestaurantCapri, ItalyBar at Capri Tiberio Palace named for Jackie O.
Casa AngelinaHotelPraiano, ItalySleek, white-on-white design with modern art.
Un Piano Nel CieloRestaurantPraiano, ItalyMichelin-starred restaurant at Casa Angelina.
SeascapeRestaurantPraiano, ItalyHome-style dishes at Casa Angelina.
Furore Grand HotelHotelFurore, ItalyModern, whitewashed design with locally inspired touches.
Bluh FuroreRestaurantFurore, ItalyFine dining restaurant at Furore Grand Hotel.
AquarasaRestaurantFurore, ItalyCasual restaurant at Furore Grand Hotel.
Grand Hotel Excelsior VittoriaHotelSorrento, ItalyOwned by Fiorentino family since 1834.
Terrazza VittoriaRestaurantSorrento, ItalyOverlooks the port at Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria.
Terrazza BosquetRestaurantSorrento, ItalyMichelin-starred dining at Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria.
Hotel La Palma, Oetker CollectionHotelCapri, ItalyCapri's oldest hotel, steps from the Piazzetta.
Casa TuaRestaurantCapri, ItalyHome-style Italian cuisine at Hotel La Palma.
Hotel Santa CaterinaHotelAmalfi, ItalySpills down mountain with terraced gardens.
GlicineRestaurantAmalfi, ItalyMichelin-starred restaurant at Hotel Santa Caterina.
Restaurant Al MareRestaurantAmalfi, ItalyCasual dining at Hotel Santa Caterina's beach club.
SenzafineRestaurantAmalfi, ItalyRooftop restaurant at Hotel Santa Caterina.

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 20

The Dreamiest Amalfi Coast Villas for an Italian Seaside Escape

These are some of the best private addresses along Italy's dramatic coastline.

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Villa RondinaiaHotel
Elsewhere
Julius StudioHotelSalerno, Italyhoused within a former Benedictine convent
Villa CalifanoHotelSorrento, Italy
Villa AmalfiHotelMassa Lubrense, Italy
Casa GabriellaHotelPositano, Italy
Moon KingdomHotelPositano, Italy
The Positano PearlHotelPositano, Italy
Stairway to the SeaHotelPositano, Italy
Watching AmalfiHotelSalerno, Italy
Casa SilviaHotelPompei, Italy
The Poet’s StoneHotelPositano, Italy
Torre AmalfiTrailAmalfi, Italy
Villa Marina CapriHotelCapri, Italy
Villa LimonaiaHotelMaiori, Italy
Villa WandaHotelConca Dei Marini, Italy
Classical villaHotelPositano, Italy
Casino di MareHotelSanta Maria di Castellabate, Italy
Villa with TerraceHotelPositano, Italy
Le Ville della MarchesaHotelAmalfi, Italy
Villa OrizzonteHotelPraiano, Italy

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