I need help determining a good base to stay on the Amalfi Coast in mid October. We will not have a car so will rely on public transit. We are staying 4 nights in Sorrento, 3 nights in Capri, and have 4 more nights to stay either in Amalfi, Ravello, or Praino. We want to have access to good hiking and want to hike the "path of the Gods." I do have Julie Tippet's guide book to Sorrento-Amalfi-Capri and it seems that Amalfi is a central location, but Ravello sounds wonderful if we can manage transportation to and from.
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Bayside, New York, USA
13 posts
From Amalfi it is very easy to reach Ravello. Just go to the central Tabacco Shop on the main square and buy a bus ticket up to Ravello. Ravello is beautiful - don't miss Villa Cimbrone and the beautiful vistas. Do not take a taxi - they charge ridiculous prices. The bus is only like 15 minutes.
Posted by
San Francisco Bay Area (USA)
16232 posts
Opinion from my Neapolitan friends (liberally translated): - If 'cost' is not an issue for you, POSITANO is the best according to the locals. - AMALFI is also good, but just as expensive. - RAVELLO is nice and pretty, but it's up the hill (not on the water). Closer to Amalfi - If you want to save, go for ATRANI, walking distance to Amalfi.
- Another spot, not excessively touristy, is FURORE Parking is expensive and rare so not having a car is not a bad choice. Buses go up and down the coast. Mid-October may still be good for some beach time, so these are the 100 best beaches in the area: http://www.spiaggecostieraamalfitana.it/spiaggetratto3.html
Posted by
Bayside, New York, USA
13 posts
I agree, Positano is the best base for visiting the Amalfi Coast. Buses are plentiful. There are also the ferries - however, I don't know how often ferries run in mid-October.
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OP
Saratoga, CA, USA
2 posts
Thanks so much for your posts. Sounds like Ravello is a nice choice and I will look into Positano accommodations.