Outdoors · Amalfi Coast · Italy
8 best outdoor things to do in Amalfi Coast
Parks, viewpoints and open-air sights for the dry, bright days.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Start with Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei), Boat trip along the coast and Villa Cimbrone and the Terrace of Infinity. Together the 8 picks below take roughly 16–25 hours across 8 areas; 5 are free.
Key facts
- Places in this guide
- 8
- Free entry
- 5
- Time to see them all
- 16–25 hours
- Areas
- Agerola, Positano and Amalfi harbours and Ravello
Outdoors in Amalfi Coast
Nature · Agerola
1.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
Experience · Positano and Amalfi harbours
2.Boat trip along the coast
A shared half-day trip on a small wooden gozzo gives swimming stops without the cost of a private charter; trips are cancelled when the sea is rough.
- Time needed
- 3–8 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Couples
- Views
- Outdoors
- Iconic
Garden · Ravello
3.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 · Furore
4.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 · Conca dei Marini
5.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
Nature · Amalfi
6.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
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
Grouped by area
| Area | Places | Time needed |
|---|---|---|
| Agerola | Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei) | 3–4 hours |
| Positano and Amalfi harbours | Boat trip along the coast | 3–8 hours |
| Ravello | Villa Cimbrone and the Terrace of Infinity | 1–1.5 hours |
| Furore | Fiordo di Furore | 1 hour |
| Conca dei Marini | Emerald Grotto (Grotta dello Smeraldo) | 1 hour |
| Amalfi | Valle delle Ferriere | 2–3 hours |
| Minori and Maiori | Path of the Lemons (Sentiero dei Limoni) | 1.5–2 hours |
| Positano | Fornillo beach | Half a day |
Booking and timing
Of these 8, 5 free, 2 low cost, 1 expensive. None needs booking far in advance. The longest visit is Boat trip along the coast; group the rest by area to save travel time.
How to fit them into 5 half-days
Grouped by area and kept to about four hours each, so you walk more than you ride.
- Half-day 1 (Agerola): Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei), at least 3 hours.
- Half-day 2 (Positano and Amalfi harbours): Boat trip along the coast, at least 3 hours.
- Half-day 3 (Ravello, Furore and Conca dei Marini): Villa Cimbrone and the Terrace of Infinity → Fiordo di Furore → Emerald Grotto (Grotta dello Smeraldo), at least 3 hours.
- Half-day 4 (Amalfi and Minori and Maiori): Valle delle Ferriere → Path of the Lemons (Sentiero dei Limoni), at least 4 hours.
- Half-day 5 (Positano): Fornillo beach, at least 3 hours.
The best months to be outside
- May: highs of 23°C (73°F), about 5 rainy days, busy crowds. One of the best months: warm and green before the peak crowds, with ferries on full timetables.
- June: highs of 27°C (81°F), about 3 rainy days, busy crowds. Beach season begins and the coast fills up; long evenings suit dinner on a terrace.
- July: highs of 30°C (86°F), about 2 rainy days, very busy crowds. Hot and very busy; traffic on the coast road is heavy, and boats are the easiest way between towns.
The neighbourhoods they are in
- Positano — Pastel houses stacked down a steep ravine to a dark-sand beach
- Amalfi — Historic maritime republic and transport hub around a cathedral square
- Ravello — Quiet hilltop town of villas, gardens and summer concerts above Amalfi
- Praiano — Spread-out village between Positano and Amalfi known for its sunsets
- Minori and Maiori — Neighbouring family-friendly towns with the coast's longest beach
- Agerola — Mountain plateau above the coast, home of the Path of the Gods and fior di latte
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Questions travellers ask
+Where should I start in Amalfi Coast?
Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei). The coast's most famous hike runs about 7 km from Bomerano in Agerola to Nocelle above Positano, following terraces and cliff ledges hundreds of metres above the sea with views across to Capri.
+Which of these are free in Amalfi Coast?
Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei), Fiordo di Furore, Valle delle Ferriere, Path of the Lemons (Sentiero dei Limoni) and Fornillo beach.