Where to stay in Amalfi Coast?

Question

Hi there,

I really need your help people. We are going to a holiday in Amalfi Coast...Basically, we have eight nights to spend there so we are thinking of spending 1/2 days in Naples, 2 days at Capri and then 3 days around the Amalfi coast (probably 1 night at Sorrento, 2 nights Pocitano). Not sure if this is a worth spent time for each of these locations...Also not sure where exactly is best to be based at Amalfi Coast. We are aware that this is not a "party place" of course but we would get depressed if we ended up at a town where there is not even a bar to have a nice drink in the evening.

Please please please advice!

Cheers

Answer 1

sorrento is beautiful, plenty to do, shop, eat, drink.

positano is even more beautiful, was there for a wedding last may, there's a nightclub called "music on the rocks" there that is carved into a cliff face, amazing place to be when moon is reflecting on the water in the bay...very romantic...ill never forget it(mega expensive though)

Answer 2

I have booked my wedding in Sorrento next year, but would've preferred Positano if they had more affordable hotels. For staying along the Amalfi Coast I would stick to Positano.

A friend of mine has just returned from ahoneymoon touring that area and said that the only place they didn't enjoy was Capri.

Have fun.

Answer 3

This is a great question because it gives me the opportunity to recall so many great times at one of my most favorite areas in Italy.  I've driven the Amalfi coast many times, at least 5, so here's my perspective.

I never stopped in Naples but Pompei is very cool if you have at least a half day to spare.

Capri is beautiful and you can easily spend 2 days exploring, shopping, taking pictures, and eating.  It's not a hopping town but you can enjoy outdoor cafes and can find a few hidden, fun places to hangout outside the center of town for a drink or two.  Wear comfortable shoes because there are no cars in the main part of the town.  I've sat at the beach down by Faraglioni and done the Blue Grotto.  I never ventured to Anacapri but that's an option, too.  2 days is good.

Sorrento is okay so I think 1 day will be sufficient.  There are some great craftsmen in the town and you'll have to seek out some Lemoncello.  It's perhaps the largest town on the island so you could spend another half-day or so if you combine it with the ferry ride to Capri.

Positano is perhaps the gem of the Amalfi coast.  Again, comfortable shoe and strong legs are in order.  You can lounge on the beach, there are pleny of quiet places for a drink, and tons of shopping.  Ceramics and clothing are big.  It's small so you'll see most of it in 1 day but take time to relax and soak it all up.

The coast is not that long so using Sorrento or Positano as a base will work.  Positano would be my pick because it's on the more pictureseque side of the peninsula.  From there, it's worth spending some time to got to Amalfi and maybe heading up to Rovello - if you're into exploring rather than sitting.  You really owe it to yourselves to explore the coast though.  Every corner is a photo opportunity so don't be afraid to hit the road.  Maybe reserve a day just to drive from Positano to Salerno and back, making some stops along the way.

I think your intinerary is very well thought out.  It's more a matter of how adventurous you are and what type of vacation you're looking for (relaxing or exploring).  

Divertiti!!!!