Amalfi notes
Stories, routes, and photography from the coast
Spring 2026
Alicost Ferries Are Back: New Direct Routes to Capri Starting March 21
Spring ferry service starts March 21st with new direct Salerno-Capri routes. Three daily departures, no stops, cutting transfer time for Coast visitors.
Public Transport Strike on Friday March 6: What You Need to Know
Sita Sud buses on the Amalfi Coast may be disrupted on Friday March 6 due to a four-hour regional strike from 8:30 to 12:30. Early morning buses before 9:00 are guaranteed.
Grassi Junior Launches 2026 Ferry Season With New Direct Routes to Capri and Salerno
Daily ferries resume March 15 with new direct Positano–Salerno and Salerno–Capri lines. Plus half-price fares for residents and private boat charters from April.
Why Off-Season in Amalfi Is Actually the Best Time to Come
Big features in Forbes and Condé Nast Traveler confirm what locals already know: Amalfi in the off-season is calmer, more personal, and often more enjoyable.
Top 3 culinary horrors of the Amalfi Coast
Not everything on the Amalfi Coast tastes like lemon and sunshine. Here are three dishes that still haunt a long-time local resident.
Tramonti Carnival Party this Saturday
Tramonti throws a free outdoor carnival party in Piazza Nassiriya this Saturday, February 21st. Music, dancing, face painting, food, and a best costume prize — starting at 3:30 PM.
Ravello Prepares for the 2026 Via Crucis: Costume Fittings Start Next Week
Costume fittings for Ravello's traditional Via Crucis start February 23. The costumed reenactment walks through the historic center on March 29, 2026.
Carnival 2026 on the Sorrento Peninsula: Your Complete Guide to Parades, Puppets & Jurassic Dinosaurs
From giant puppet parades in Sant'Agnello to a Jurassic Park-themed carnival in Vico Equense, here's everything happening across the Sorrento Peninsula from February 15–22.
Valentine's Day on the Amalfi Coast? Here's What You Need to Know Before You Go
A major landslide has closed the SS163 coastal road at Vietri sul Mare, and an orange weather alert starts February 14th. If you're heading to Amalfi for Valentine's Day, plan for the mountain route and leave early.