A charming town in the south-west of Italy captivates the heart of everyone who sees it! Find out from tourists reviews about holidays in Amalfi: where are the best beaches, which hotel to stay in, what to do on vacation and whether to go with children.
Resort experience
Amalfi is located in the heart of the Gulf of Salerno, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The popular Italian resort is located an hour's drive from Naples and three hours from Rome.
Tourists are delighted with the transparent blue sea, lemon orchards, olive groves, cozy coves in the rocks, red and white houses, staircase streets and graceful ancient temples. Amalfi is the harmony of nature and what is created by human hands. When you see such splendor, you cannot believe your eyes!
Oksana Sh: "The number of beauties on the picturesque Amalfi coast is so great that you don't have to look for any special attractions. It is enough to drive slowly along the seaside highway, from time to time stop at one or another terrace with an observation deck or cafe, breathe out another" Ah! "And continue to indulge in the most suitable occupation for the area - that is, to contemplate. "
The best hotels
In the seaside town, which has a population of about 6 thousand inhabitants, there are a dozen of first-class hotels. Some Amalfi hotels are housed in modern buildings, while others are located in historical monuments and look like medieval castles. Look for hotels in Amalfi on Hotelluca and apartments on Airbnb.
The best hotels in Amalfi, according to tourists' reviews:
Hotel Floridiana 3 * is a charming hotel in the city center. In high season, a double room with breakfast costs from 155 €.
Albergo L'Antico Convitto 3 * is a cozy hotel not far from the Amalfi Cathedral. A double room costs from 136 €.
Hotel Residence 4 * is located across the street from the coastline. The sound of the surf can be heard from the rooms. Double room with breakfast costs from 262 €.
Hotel Marina Riviera 4 * is a comfortable hotel in the center of the resort. For a double room with breakfast you will pay from 587 €.
NH Collection Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi 5 * is a grand hotel on the top of a cliff, in the building of a former monastery of the XIII century. Double room with breakfast costs from 436 €.
Hotel Santa Caterina 5 * is an excellent hotel in an Art Nouveau style villa with a private beach. A double room with breakfast costs from 1077 €.
Amalfi beaches
According to tourists, it is pleasant not only to admire the beauty of the coast in Amalfi, but also to relax on the shores of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Local beaches are covered with pebbles. The resort is popular with foreigners and Italians, so a secluded spot is hard to find. Some of the beaches are free, others are owned by restaurants, and you have to pay to enter. There is also a bonus - you can order food directly to the sun loungers!
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Anya Gladysheva: "Bright blue water is the main attraction of Amalfi."
Sights
The pearl of Amalfi is the Cathedral of St. Andrew, which was built by the Normans in the 11th century. According to one of the legends, the relics of St. Andrew the First-Called rest under the altar of this temple. Above, on the side of the mountain, is the medieval Capuchin monastery. Admire the Emerald Grotto, the monument to Captain Flavio Gioia, the Torre dello Ziro watchtower, and the Basilica of the Holy Crucifixion.
We advise you to visit the "Paradise courtyard" Chiostro del Paradiso - a unique architectural complex, which was built in the XIII century for the burial of noble citizens. The memorial museum is filled with fragments of old buildings, mosaics, frescoes, tombstones and obelisks.
From Amalfi, tourists go on excursions to Naples, Sorrento, Salerno, Positano and Rome. Tours to the islands of Ischia and Capri are popular.
Yana Khabirova: "The Amalfi coast is a world heritage! I liked the excursion very much, everything was easy, beautiful, positive. Children 5 and 12 years old were also very pleased. A huge number of beautiful photos and impressions."
Vacation with children
A trip to Amalfi with babies can be a lot of hassle. The city is built on the slopes of a mountain, so you have to go up and down the stairs a lot. With older children, it is interesting to visit the picturesque seaside parks, go on an excursion, go on a boat trip and go to the Paper Museum.
Julianna Monic: "There are many pitfalls here - literally and figuratively. The beaches are small. They are more suitable for calm sunbathing, and not for active children's games. The water in the places where I swam quickly goes to the depth, that is, a cozy shallow almost none for the child. "
When is the best time to go
Due to the mild Mediterranean climate, winters in Amalfi are warm + 13 ... + 17 ° С, and summers are hot. In July and August, the thermometer rarely drops below + 26 ° С. Beach holiday starts in May and ends in October. For a trip with children, we recommend the second half of June - early June, when the sea is already warm, but there is still no intense heat.
August is the time of the Italians' holidays, the small beaches in the bays are filled to capacity. If you do not like the summer heat and want to relax without the crowds of tourists, come to Amalfi during the velvet season. In September and October, the resort is very comfortable!
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Alice: "I liked the rest in September. Spent 10 days in Amalfi, and the weather was just fine! On average, + 25 ... + 28 ° C. It is warm to swim in the sea, the water does not have time to cool down after summer. There is no excruciating heat, you can walk around the town and its surroundings. "
Conclusions: is it worth going to Amalfi
A picturesque resort on the Amalfi Coast - the epitome of Italian beauty! The city on the seashore looks like an outlandish park. Wealthy tourists, couples, parents with children, connoisseurs of architecture, Italian cuisine, homemade wine and the famous limoncello... It is here that the delicious lemon liqueur is produced.
According to tourists, beach holidays in Amalfi are excellent, there are no big waves. Local beaches are pebbly. If you like sand - choose another resort in Italy!
