Amalfi

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Amalfi is in Campania, Italy

Amalfi
Amalfi

[edit] Get in

[edit] By bus

Buses travel to and from Sorrento via Positano and Praiano. Buses also travel to and from Salerno via Maiori and Minori. Local buses also link Amalfi with Ravello.

Positano is approx. 40 minutes from Amalfi (depending on traffic). The trip to Amalfi from Sorrento is approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes (depending on traffic). Just a quick warning: It took us 2 hours waiting in line to catch the bus at 10:30am.

The most comfortable way to travel along the Amalfi Coast and Sorrentine Peninsula is certainly by bus. SITA offers a very efficient public transportation service in the area, with expert drivers who breeze along the winding roads like they were driving on a highway (you will be happy to know that they are experienced). Here is something that you might need to know to know before you board your bus. 1. You have to buy your tickets in advance, before you get on the bus. Tickets can be bought at bars and shops displaying the SITA logo, as well as at the SITA ticket offices. If a bar does not sell SITA tickets, you can always ask where you can find them. 2. As you get on the bus you have to clip your ticket in the yellow/orange machine that you will see in front of you as you climb the steps. If you are not able to get the machine to clip your ticket, ask the driver to do it for you. Do not forget to clip the ticket: during your trip an agent will board the bus and ask to check the ticket. If the ticket is not clipped you will have to pay a fine. The official SITA web site is at http://www.sitabus.it.

[edit] By boat

There are boats and hydrofoils in summer from Sorrento, Positano, Minori, and Salerno

In the summer months (May to October), Amalfi, Positano, Salerno, Capri, Naples and Sorrento are connected by ferry or hydrofoil. Headquartered in Naples, the Metro del Mare is an extension of urban public transport -- by sea. Operating since 2002, it connects the northern ports of Bacoli and Pozzuoli to Naples and from there goes to Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi. The service runs from May through October, with three boats a day between Naples and Positano. Check the local papers (Il Mattino or La Repubblica) for timetables or go to www.metrodelmare.com. A one-way ticket costs EUR10, making it the cheapest way to get around by sea. In addition to this public transport service, many commercial ferries and hydrofoils run year-round, but offer the most trips in high season.

Headquartered in Amalfi, ferries operated by Linee Maritime Salernitane (a consorzio which includes lines run by Alicost and Metro del Mare) cover the region. Ferries sail from Salerno to Positano (about EUR6); Salerno to Amalfi (EUR5); and Salerno to Capri (EUR11.50). A hydrofoil connects Amalfi to Salerno (EUR5.50); Salerno to Positano (EUR8.50; and Salerno to Capri (EUR13.50). Hydrofoils usually run only in summer, less frequently than ferries. Tickets can be purchased at booths usually located on piers and docks. Fares & Schedules Boat and Ferry Information Alicost (PHONE: 089/871483). Alilauro (PHONE: 081/8073024). Alilauro-Gruson (PHONE: 081/8071430). Caremar (PHONE: 081/8073077). Linee Maritime Salernitane (PHONE: 089/873301 in Amalfi; 089/811164 in Postiano; 081/8073024 in Sorrento). Positano ferry and hydrofoil ticket office (Via del Brigantino, Italy. PHONE: 089/811986). Travelmar (PHONE: 089/872950).

[edit] By Train

The two main train stations serving the Amalfi Coast are Salerno and Sorrento. Conveniently, the stations are also hubs for cheap, efficient bus services radiating toward the major tourist destinations along the coast and inland.

Train Information Circumvesuviana (PHONE: 081/7722444, www.vesuviana.it). State Railways (Piazza V. Veneto, Italy. PHONE: 848/888088, www.fs-on-line.it).

[edit] By Car

It is possible to hire a car for your stay - but driving in Italy is not for the faint-hearted! For those of you who are adventurous, mopeds seem to be the most practical form of transport, however it is not advisable to hire them in Naples as it is a long journey to Amalfi on major roads and at some points these roads are narrow and cliff hugging.

[edit] Understand

Amalfi is one of the bigger cities on the Amalfi coast. It has squares connected by pedestrian streets full of restaurants, souvenir shops and tourists.

[edit][add listing] See

  • The Cathedral was built in the 13th century. You can see its magnificent bell tower from the harbour.
  • The Cloister of Paradise Next to the cathedral, was also built in the 13th century. It is home to old mosaics and paintings, and 120 columns built in the Arabic style.
  • Paper Mill Museum http://www.museodellacarta.it
Main Square
Main Square

[edit][add listing] Do

  • The beach can be crowded.

[edit][add listing] Buy

  • Red coral jewelry
  • Limoncello

[edit][add listing] Eat

  • Risto on the old square have good local food and wine.

Marina Grande--located on the main beach front of Amalfi (the stradone), it offers a restaurant, bar and private beach specialising in sea food cuisine as well as the many traditional pasta and pizza dishes Italy and indeed the Amalfi coast is renowned for. http://www.ristorantemarinagrande.com

[edit][add listing] Drink

There are many lovely but overpriced coffee shops in the main square. Every Saturday night a beach party starts at midnight in the nearby town of Positano. Gerry's Pub, a great pub/restaurant with spectacular views and occasional karaoke (Gerry-oke!!), is a short drive or bus ride up the hill, in Pogerola (buses leave from the port in Amalfi).

[edit][add listing] Sleep

  • Fontana Hotel Amalfi – Piazza Duomo – Cap: 84011, Amalfi, Italy. [1]. Telephone +39 089 871530 • Fax +39 0898304562. Located in the central of Amalfi, this three star hotel is the ideal starting point to visit this town and explore the Amalfi Coast. The Fontana Hotel offers 21 rooms and great prices, all available on the online booking system.
  • Grand Hotel Excelsior Amalfi – Via Papa Leone X – Cap: 84011, Amalfi, Italy. [2]. Telephone +39 089 830 015 • Fax +39 089 830 085. Four star hotel located in Pogerola, a small city located ten minutes away from Amalfi. With our virtual tour and online booking system anyone can see and reserve one of our 106 rooms.
  • Hotel Dei Cavalieri Amalfi – Via Mauro Comite, 32 – Cap: 84011 - Amalfi - Italy [3]. Telephone +39 089 831 333 • Fax +39 089 831 354. Three star hotel located above the coast, fifteen minutes away from the centre of Amalfi and offering a fantastic view on the Mediterranean Sea. Sixty rooms of different size for hosting any kind of clientele.
  • Hotel Fontana http://www.hotel-fontana.it This hotel is in the old square in Amalfi. There are narrow steps up to the reception of the hotel. The hotel seems to overlook the very active square and it is possible that there may be a noise level from the street.
  • Hotel La Bussola http://www.labussolahotel.it This hotel faces the harbour, however the back of the hotel is on the main road (which is above the harbour). Possibly request a room with a sea view, this will minimise traffic noise from the main road directly behind the hotel. Approx a couple of minutes walk from the old square. The entrance to the hotel is opposite the sea and cannot be accessed from the main road.
  • Hotel Antica Repubblica Amalfi http://www.anticarepubblica.it This hotel is situated in one of the old buildings a couple of minutes from the old square. There are steps leading up to the entrance of this hotel. The hotel is tucked away just off one of the main streets. Not all rooms are air conditioned.
  • Hotel Amalfi http://www.hamalfi.it This hotel is tucked away from the old square and would seem to be away from any street noise, there are steps leading up to the entrance of the hotel. Not all rooms are air conditioned.
  • Hotel Centrale Amalfi – Largo Duchi Piccolomini 1, Piazza Duomo, Cap: 84011, Amalfi. [4]. Telephone +39 089 872608 • Fax +39 089 871243. Three star hotel hosted in an old building of the XIV century placed at the central square of Piazza Duomo, with an extraordinary view of the same cathedral and 17 guestrooms.
  • Hotel Residence http://www.residencehotel-amalfi.it This hotel is situated near the Hotel Luna Convento, on the main road in Amalfi and in amongst the throng of shops and opposite the beach. It provides quadruple, triple, & double rooms.
  • Hotel Residence Amalfi – Via delle Repubbliche Marinare 9 – Cap: 84011, Amalfi, Italy.[5]. Telephone +39 089 871 183 • Fax +39 089 872 229. Three star hotel very close to the port, the public transportation, the central square of the Duomo and the beach, offering 27 rooms for your vacation on the Amalfi Coast.
  • Hotel L'Antico Convitto http://www.lanticoconvitto.com This is a quiet area, just off the main street. It seems that the people running this hotel do not have English. The reception of this hotel is on the 4th floor of the building which is accessible by a small old fashioned elevator.
  • Hotel Miramalfi http://www.miramalfi.it This hotel is situated just off the main Amalfi road. The walk into Amalfi town is downhill, approx 5-10 mins walk into the main old square and is quite steep on the walk back.
  • La Bussola Hotel Amalfi – Lungomare Dei Cavalieri, 16 - Cap: 84011, Amalfi, Italy[6]. Telephone +39 089 871 533 • Fax +39 089 871 369. La Bussola Three Star Hotel is located on the coast line of Amalfi, four hundreds meters from the city centre, which means two minutes by car. Beside its 62 rooms, also available a restaurant where to taste the amazing Mediterranean cousine, a terrace and private bar.
  • Hotel Luna Convento http://www.lunahotel.it Situated at the top of the main road in Amalfi and overlooking the Amalfitina coast. This is where the reception of the wedding will be held. There are elevators going up to the main reception. The hotel is approx a 5 min walk from the old square.
  • Hotel Tritone Praiano http://www.hoteltritonepraiano.com/ Halfway between Amalfi and Positano in the quiet town of Praiano this 4 star luxury gem overlooks the sea from its private lemon grove, beach and gourmet restaurant.
  • Miramalfi Hotel Amalfi – Via Salvatore Quasimodo, 3 - Cap: 84011, Amalfi. [7]. Telephone +089 871588 • Fax +089871287. Luxury four star hotel just a few minutes away from the city centre, with restaurant, swimming pool and a great view over the Amalfi Coast.
  • Villa Epicuro Garden http://www.epicurogarden.com/ Luxury Villa on the Amalfi Coast for your great holidays; set in one of most attractive corners of the Amalfi Coast (only 3 Km from the centre of Amalfi) provides its guests with quiet and welcoming surroundings, luxury and exclusive.
  • Amalfi Coast Accommodation http://amalfi-coast-accommodation.com/ Amalfi Coast Accommodation offers a refined selection of luxury villas and beautiful rentals. A new experience for Amalfi Coast self-catering accommodation, to have a unique place where finding all information.

[edit] Get out

  • Grotto della Smeraldo - 4 km towards Praiano
  • Ravello, The City of Music, is thirty minutes away by public bus and offers beautiful views of the coast.
  • Atrani is only five minutes from Amalfi- by foot!- but it is much more relaxed.

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