Amalfi notes
Stories, routes, and photography from the coast
Summer 2026
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.
Transport Strike This Friday: What Amalfi Coast Visitors Need to Know
EAV trains and buses will stop for 4 hours on Friday evening, March 27. Here's what tourists should know and whether you need to change your plans.
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.
Ferrari Names New Spider After the Amalfi Coast
Ferrari's latest convertible supercar carries the Amalfi name. The Spider version features a 640-horsepower V8, retractable fabric roof, and deliveries starting in 2027.
Sal De Riso's Women's Day Pastries in Minori
The famous Minori pastry chef is making two special desserts for March 8th — Mimosa Innovativa and Sapore d'Amore. Plus a dinner with live music.
Free Museums for Women This Sunday (March 8th)
All women get free entry to Italy's state museums and cultural sites on Sunday, March 8th for International Women's Day. Here's what you need to know.
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.
