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Amalfi Coast

Cliffs that drop straight into turquoise water. Pastel villages clinging to the rock. There's a reason people keep coming back.

Campania, Italy Best: May - Oct

Where the mountains meet the sea

The Amalfi Coast needs no introduction - but it does reward local knowledge. From the glamour of Positano to the ceramic workshops of Vietri, from the lemon groves of Ravello to the old maritime heart of Amalfi itself, every village along this 50km stretch has its own personality.

This is Italy at its most romantic. Winding roads with views that make you pull over, Michelin-starred seafood on terraces above the waves, sunsets that genuinely stop conversation. We know the hidden coves, the restaurants the locals guard jealously, and the villas with the views that photographs can't capture.

Highlights

  • Path of the Gods hiking trail
  • Private boat tours to Capri & Li Galli
  • Michelin dining in Ravello & Positano
  • Limoncello tastings & lemon grove tours
  • Ravello Festival at Villa Rufolo
  • Vintage Fiat 500 coastal drives

Our favourite hotels on the Amalfi Coast

Properties we know personally and trust completely.

Belmond Hotel Caruso Ravello 5-Star

Belmond

Hotel Caruso, Ravello

An 11th-century palazzo perched 1,000 feet above the sea. The infinity pool overlooking the coast is the most photographed in Italy.

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Le Sirenuse Positano exterior 5-Star

Independent

Le Sirenuse, Positano

The jewel of Positano since 1951. Family-owned, Michelin-starred La Sponda, and terraces draped in bougainvillea above the beach.

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Villa Treville Positano exterior 5-Star

Independent

Villa Treville, Positano

Franco Zeffirelli's former clifftop estate, now the most exclusive address in Positano. Private beach, helipad, and just a handful of suites above the sea.

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Borgo Santandrea exterior 5-Star

Independent

Borgo Santandrea

A relatively new arrival, carved into the cliff at Conca dei Marini. Direct beach access, a stunning infinity pool, and architecture that feels like it grew out of the rock.

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Il San Pietro di Positano exterior 5-Star

Independent

Il San Pietro di Positano

Carved into the cliffside with a private beach reached by elevator. Zass Michelin-starred restaurant, terraced gardens, and legendary Amalfi Coast views.

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Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi exterior 5-Star

NH Collection

Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi

A 13th-century Capuchin convent with cliffside infinity pool, Arabic cloister, and sweeping views of the Amalfi coastline.

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