Coming from Rome

Naples is your gateway to this wonderful coastal destination, so you must first catch a train from Rome to Naples. Get the train from Rome Termini to Naples Centrale; catch the high-speed AV train to get there in 70 minutes or the IC/ICN and EXP trains will get you there in just over 2 hours.

For first time travellers, it’s important to be mindful of both pickpockets and tourist scams when arriving in Naples. The city is famed for its world of extremes; as dangerous and seedy as it is beautiful. So always be careful when travelling through Naples.

Coming from Naples

You can take advantage of the bus, train or ferry connections. In just over an hour, the Circumvesuviana trainline will take you from the bustling city of Naples to Sorrento station in the city centre by Piazza Angelina Lauro. Or if you want to hit Positano first, hop on the Positano Shuttle from Naples Airport or Naples Centrale. Ferries are not direct from Naples and there are also limited ferries outside of peak season but a seaward journey will give you the most amazing views – it’s worth the perseverance.
For the utmost comfort and luxury, there are many private car companies and helicopter transfers.

Weather / When to Visit

The Amalfi Coast benefits from a hot Mediterranean climate, so holiday makers can enjoy lovely, warm summers and mild winters; there’s never a bad time to visit the Amalfi Coast. But if you’re planning a driving holiday, a specialist hiking holiday, or you just prefer to avoid the busy tourist hustle and bustle, here are some things to bear in mind.

Driving Holidays

Driving holidays are great but the weather can sometimes be tricky. The hot summer months brings tourists in from all corners of the globe, impacting greatly on roads and parking. In July and August, driving and parking in any of the main coastal hotspots could be a problem. And with the summer heat, it’s recommended to hire a car with air conditioning to keep you cool-headed on the tricky roads of the mountainous Amalfi.

Hiking Holidays

The summer months are extremely hot, with temperatures reaching 30°C and above in July and August. Although such heat is blissful for a leisurely beach break, hikers may find the temperatures to be too intense for an activity holiday.
If hiking’s on your agenda, try the milder months at the beginning (March to May) or the end of summer (September to October). Winter is mild in the region so if you prefer cooler climes, you could always plan an out of season trip. As a result, you will also benefit from a decreased footfall of tourists and a much more relaxed atmosphere.

Regional Food & Wine

Food on the Amalfi Coast, much like any region of beautiful Italy, is quite simply spectacular. Unlike the stodgy Italian cooking we come across so regularly in Britain, authentic Italian cuisine is created with so much more finesse. To the Italians, cookery is like artwork; truly elegant.
The food around the Amalfi Coast is particularly stylish, with its rich olive groves and superior oils and the proximity to the sea mustering some of the best seafood around. From the fresh flavours to the famous Limoncello, the Amalfi Coast is a foodie’s paradise.

Typical Italian Cuisine

The key to Amalfian cooking is the ingredients – ingredients which are all flavoursome and fresh. Bringing together some of the most simple components, dinner in this region will take you from a fresh seafood spaghetti with juicy clams to a hearty calzone washed down with Moretti.
Taste the best pizzas in Naples, the freshest seafood in Capris, or the sumptuously sweet pastries of Minori. Whatever your palate, always close with an enlivening Limoncello finale!