Amalfi notes
Stories, routes, and photography from the coast
Summer 2026
Metro del Mare is back: Amalfi Coast to Cilento by sea
Alicost's 2026 Metro del Mare service links Salerno, Cilento, Amalfi and Positano by boat this summer, with tickets from EUR6 to EUR13.50.
What the World’s Best Hotels Can Teach the Amalfi Coast About Hospitality
Travel + Leisure’s T+L 500 list is a useful reminder for the Amalfi Coast: great hospitality is not only about luxury. It is about giving guests a clear story, local care, and a memory they can take home.
Praiano turns into a film set in May, with road changes on the SS163
Filming in Praiano from May 8 to 22 will bring temporary traffic limits, no-parking zones, and intermittent stops on the SS163 near Marina di Praia.
Positano Cracks Down on Wild Parking: Tow Trucks in Action
As tourist season ramps up, Positano's local police are towing cars parked illegally along the road to La Calitta. Fines and tow fees await drivers who ignore parking rules.
License Plate Restrictions Return to the Amalfi Coast (April 25 – May 2)
The targhe alterne system is back on the SS163 for the Liberation Day and May Day holidays. Here's what drivers need to know.
Amalfi Coast launches "metro-style" bus network
A new color-coded bus system makes travel between Amalfi, Positano, Ravello, Maiori, and Agerola simpler and more organized.
Easter in Amalfi 2026: Torchlit Processions, Sacred Music, and Ancient Rituals
Easter in Amalfi brings candlelit processions, Pergolesi's Stabat Mater in the Arsenale, and centuries-old Good Friday rituals. Here's the full Holy Week schedule.
Traffic Wardens Return April 1, But Funding Gap Threatens Summer Service
The orange-vested traffic wardens are back on SS 163 for Easter, but regional funding hasn't been confirmed. Without it, the service could end mid-season.
Coppa della Primavera Returns April 18-19: Slalom Racing on the Amalfi Coast
The 33rd Coppa della Primavera slalom race takes over the Furore-Agerola road April 18-19. Expect engine noise, tight racing, and road closures on Sunday.
