How many days do you need on the amalfi coast?

It can be tough to determine how many days you need at a certain destination without actually GOING to that destination. Oftentimes, you may feel like you should've stayed longer because you felt like there was still lots of things to see, and other times you may have felt like you stayed for too long and were wasting time and money. Fortunately for you, I've been to the Amalfi Coast and stayed for quite a bit so I'd be more than happy to share with you what I've learned and what the consensus is from all visitors who have been to Italy.

How Many Days Do You Need to Explore the Amalfi Coast?

I would personally recommend staying 5 to 7 days on  the Amalfi Coast. This is because that duration would allow you to explore popular places like Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello, while also taking time to visit smaller towns like Praiano if you really wanted to. If you don't want to visit too many of the smaller towns, then the time would allow for some extra rest days in between seeing each town so that you could enjoy the local beaches. That's what my friend group did and we felt one week was the perfect amount of time to visit Positano, Amalfi, and Sorrento but to also enjoy the town our accommodation was in which was Praiano. We were able to have about 3 full beach days where we explored the town, laid at different beach clubs for a few hours, and swam in the Mediterranean. If I went back, I would do it the same way again.

IS 3 DAYS ENOUGH TIME TO SEE THE AMALFI COAST?

The answer to this question depends on what type of vacation you want this to be, how many towns you want to visit, and what town you'll be staying in. Many visitors coming to the Amalfi Coast each year feel like they have to visit Positano and maybe one additional town like Amalfi, Ravello, or Sorrento. If you don't mind staying busy the entire 3 days, then this might be enough time as long as you arrive early on the Amalfi Coast and are willing to have early mornings and late nights. However, I would not advise planning only 3 days on the coast unless its absolutely necessary. I think you will feel like you have to come back at some point to enjoy even more of it!

IS 5 DAYS ENOUGH TIME TO SEE THE AMALFI COAST?

Yes, five days on the Amalfi Coast is just enough time to see the main highlights of the Amalfi Coast. With a well-planned itinerary, you can explore major hot spots like Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello while still being able to enjoy some relaxing time on the Mediterranean beaches. You will also likely have time to fit in activities like hiking the Path of the Gods and taking a boat trip to Capri, which are both amazing experiences I would recommend. While you won't see everything, 5 days provides a good balance between sightseeing and relaxation.

IS ONE WEEK TOO LONG ON THE AMALFI COAST?

I personally stayed for one week on the Amalfi Coast and I felt like this was the perfect amount of time to visit. Within that week, my friend group and I were able to explore Praiano (the town we were staying in) and visit their local beach three times, eat at countless restaurants that we all wanted to try, relax at two beach clubs, spend a day on a private boat tour, and visit Positano, Amalfi, and Sorrento. Now, keep in mind that this was a lot we wanted to accomplish so if you don't want to do everything on that list and have less things to check off, then 5 days may be more suitable. If you feel like you have the time and the budget to really immerse yourself in the Amalfi Coast, then do a week.

TOP TOWNS YOU NEED TO VISIT ON THE AMALFI COAST

Confused on which towns are must-see towns on the Amalfi Coast? If so, don't worry- I've got you! Below is a list I've composed of all of the top towns that tourists enjoy seeing when they visit the Amalfi Coast, as well as a short description of what you can expect each town to be like. I'm hoping this will help you narrow down to a few places you want to see and expedite your planning process:

HOW MANY DAYS SHOULD YOU SPEND IN POSITANO?

While Positano can be done in a single day if you're staying in a nearby area, it's advised to spend 2-3 days exploring this famous town. That's because only multiple days would allow you to spend a couple hours at the beach, eat at various restaurants, shop, etc. My friend group and I personally spent two days in Positano. The first day we went on a boat ride from Amalfi to Positano where we spent a couple hours exploring and then the rest of the day swam at swim spots up and down the coast. The second day we went for the actual entire day, arriving early to spent the morning and early afternoon at a beach club and then we walked to the top of Positano to shop and have a sunset dinner and after dinner drinks. It was perfect!

WHAT'S THE BEST TIME OF YEAR TO VISIT THE AMALFI COAST?

The best time to visit the Amalfi Coast is either April to late June or end of August to mid October. This is because the crowds are smaller, prices are a little better, and the weather is warm and beautiful. July and August are the most crowded months of the tourist season and also the hottest months of the year. You can also opt to visit anytime between November and March with prices definitely being the lowest during this time, but many businesses will likely be closed. My friend group and I went in mid August so while there were a few businesses closed for the holiday Ferragosto we found that the weather was super nice for swimming but everything was definitely very crowded and prices surged.

LET THE TRAVELING TWIN HELP YOU PLAN YOUR ITALY TRIP!

Trying to plan the ULTIMATE trip to the Amalfi Coast? If so, I completely understand. The Amalfi Coast is a bucket list destination and while sometimes it can be fun to fly by the seat of your pants when traveling, this is a destination that requires a bit of thoughtful planning. Lucky for you, I've already done tons of research on the Amalfi Coast and experienced a week myself so I'd be more than happy to give you some pointers! To learn more and stay up to date on travel tips and advice when visiting Italy, click the subscribe button below.