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Amalfi Coast in 3 Days: Positano, Amalfi & Ravello

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Cliffside towns, lemon groves and boats along one of Europe's most beautiful coastlines. Ferries are the easiest way between towns in summer.

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Day 1 · 4 stops

  1. Positano

    Pastel houses tumbling down to the beach of Spiaggia Grande.

    Tip: Pack light — Positano is mostly stairs.

  2. Spiaggia Grande

    Spiaggia Grande, Positano

    The main beach; rent a lounger or swim from the free section.

  3. Boat day along the coast

    Positano harbor

    Rent a small boat or join a tour to swim in coves and see the coast from the water.

  4. Li Galli islands

    Li Galli

    The islands where Homer's sirens were said to live, a common stop on boat tours.

Day 2 · 4 stops

  1. Path of the Gods

    Sentiero degli Dei, Bomerano

    A spectacular 7 km cliff trail from Bomerano to Nocelle, high above the sea.

    Tip: Walk it in this direction (mostly downhill) and start early to avoid the heat.

  2. Nocelle to Positano

    Nocelle

    From the end of the trail, take the bus or the 1,700 steps down to Positano.

  3. Fornillo Beach

    Spiaggia di Fornillo, Positano

    A quieter beach along a cliff path from the main one — a good swim after the hike.

  4. Sunset dinner in Positano

    Positano

    Seafood with a terrace view as the town lights up.

    Tip: Book a terrace table ahead in high season.

Day 3 · 4 stops

  1. Amalfi Cathedral

    Duomo di Amalfi

    A striped Arab-Norman cathedral at the top of a grand staircase.

  2. Ravello & Villa Rufolo

    Villa Rufolo, Ravello

    A hilltop town with gardens over the sea; Villa Cimbrone's Terrace of Infinity is a short walk away.

  3. Atrani

    A tiny, quieter village a short walk from Amalfi, with a little beach.

  4. Limoncello tasting

    Amalfi

    Taste limoncello and lemon sweets made from the coast's huge sfusato lemons.

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