Free things to do · Amalfi Coast · Italy
8 free things to do in Amalfi Coast
Amalfi Coast without the ticket prices: sights, walks and views that cost nothing.
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Quick answer
You can fill at least 3 days in Amalfi Coast without paying an entry fee: Positano and Spiaggia Grande, Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei), Fiordo di Furore and Valle delle Ferriere are all free. Stay in Minori, Maiori, Agerola or Cetara, where rooms cost much less than in Positano or Ravello.
Key facts
- Free sights in this guide
- 8
- Low-cost extras
- 7
- Cost level
- Expensive
- Lowest hotel prices
- January–February and November
Free sights and experiences
Neighbourhood · Positano
1.Positano and Spiaggia Grande
Get off the bus at the upper Chiesa Nuova stop and walk downhill through town to the beach, then leave by ferry to avoid the climb back up.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
- Photo spot
- Couples
- Free
Nature · Agerola
2.Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei)
Start early to avoid the midday heat, wear proper shoes and carry water; there is little shade and few places to refill.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Active
- Views
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Free
- Iconic
Nature · Furore
3.Fiordo di Furore
There is almost no parking at the bridge, so come by SITA bus or by boat.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Photo spot
- Nature
- Free
- Views
Nature · Amalfi
4.Valle delle Ferriere
Save it for a hot day: the valley stays cool and shady, unlike the exposed coastal paths.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Active
- Off the beaten path
- Free
Neighbourhood · Atrani
5.Atrani village
Come for dinner in the piazza after day-trippers have left Amalfi, and walk back along the lit seafront.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- History
- Photo spot
Neighbourhood · Vietri sul Mare
6.Vietri sul Mare ceramics
Many workshops ship purchases home; ask before you buy large or fragile pieces.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Nature · Minori and Maiori
7.Path of the Lemons (Sentiero dei Limoni)
Start in Minori, have lunch in Maiori and return by ferry or bus.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Free
- Active
- Food
Beach · Positano
8.Fornillo beach
Arrive early for a spot on the free section, or rent loungers from a beach club that also serves simple lunches.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Couples
Free sights by area
| Area | Free sights | Time needed |
|---|---|---|
| Positano | Positano and Spiaggia Grande and Fornillo beach | Half a day + Half a day |
| Agerola | Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei) | 3–4 hours |
| Furore | Fiordo di Furore | 1 hour |
| Amalfi | Valle delle Ferriere | 2–3 hours |
| Atrani | Atrani village | 1–2 hours |
| Vietri sul Mare | Vietri sul Mare ceramics | 2 hours |
| Minori and Maiori | Path of the Lemons (Sentiero dei Limoni) | 1.5–2 hours |
Worth a small ticket
Religious site · Amalfi
Amalfi Cathedral and Cloister of Paradise
Visit early in the morning or late in the afternoon, before and after the day-trip boats and buses.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Art
- Rainy day
Garden · Ravello
Villa Rufolo
Visit late in the afternoon, when the light falls across the tower and terraces and tour groups thin out.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Couples
- History
- Photo spot
- Iconic
Garden · Ravello
Villa Cimbrone and the Terrace of Infinity
Walk out to the terrace first, then explore the quieter lower paths; late afternoon brings the softest light.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Nature · Conca dei Marini
Emerald Grotto (Grotta dello Smeraldo)
The colour is strongest around midday on sunny days; on rough-sea days, visits can be suspended.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Nature
- Photo spot
Museum · Amalfi
Museo della Carta (Paper Museum)
Ask about the hands-on paper-making session, which children enjoy, and buy Amalfi paper in the shop.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- History
- Rainy day
Historic site · Minori and Maiori
Villa Romana di Minori
Combine it with a pastry stop in Minori and the Path of the Lemons to Maiori.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
Museum · Amalfi
Arsenals of the Amalfi Republic
It makes a short, shaded stop when the midday sun is strong, a few steps from the seafront bus and ferry area.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
More ways to save
- Stay in Minori, Maiori, Agerola or Cetara, where rooms cost much less than in Positano or Ravello.
- Use SITA buses and ferries rather than taxis, which charge high fixed fares between towns.
- Most main beaches have a free public section (spiaggia libera); arrive early instead of paying for loungers.
- Picnic at lunch on bread, mozzarella and tomatoes from an alimentari and save restaurant money for dinner with a view.
- Visit in May or late September for lower prices than July and August with similar weather.
- Hike the Path of the Gods or the Path of the Lemons; many of the best views on the coast cost nothing.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Amalfi Coast expensive to visit?
Amalfi Coast is expensive for most visitors, but 8 of its best-known sights are free, which makes a tight budget workable.
+What is the best free thing to do in Amalfi Coast?
Positano and Spiaggia Grande: Get off the bus at the upper Chiesa Nuova stop and walk downhill through town to the beach, then leave by ferry to avoid the climb back up.