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This page assumes you have already made your way to Sorrento, the main gateway to the Amalfi Coast, or have arrived to an Amalfi Coast Town via direct ferry from Capri or from Naples. » Getting to the Amalfi Coast
It also presumes you have already checked out the lay of the land on the Amalfi Coast Layout page.
This white-knuckle thrill ride is one of Italy's greatest wonders, 30 miles of narrow, S-curve roadway strung halfway up a cliff with the waves crashing below, green slopes all around, medieval pirate watchtowers on the headlands, and colorful villages tucked into the coves. » more
The last thing you want to do is deprive yourself of gawking at every postcard-perfect curve by driving this route yourself.
First things first: I know it is called "The Amalfi Drive," but it would be a mistake to tackle the Amalfi Coast by car. Traffic is crazy, parking difficult, and you'll miss all the views while you white-knuckle the steering wheel and dodge oncoming buses that take up both lanes as they come barrelling toward you around blind curves.
Good thing there is an extensive public transport system. You can travel by bus, by ferry, by private transport (car service), or take a private car tour of the coast, or a coastal cruise or even a multi-day sailing trip.
Planning your time: Budget at least a day for the Amalfi Coast. Simply to drive the coast without getting out (except to change buses in Amalfi) takes at least five hours—that's three hours touring the coast from Sorrento to Salerno, plus another hour on each end to get to and from those gateway towns.
If you do want to pack it all into a single day—and actually stop and get out in a few towns—it might be best to just book a tour that picks you up at your hotel, gives you time in each of the main Amalfi Coast towns, and returns you to your hotel 6–9 hours later:
Otherwise, it makes far more sense to spend at least one night on the coast.
If, however, your schedule doesn't have that much leisure time, might I suggest riding the first leg—from Sorrento to Positano to Amalfi—taking a quick spin around Amalfi town, then catching a ferry either back up the coast to Sorrento or over to Capri.
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This article was written by Reid Bramblett and was last updated in May 2015.
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