Amalfi Coast in March

Ferries start running in April

Christine is correct JE. We were there this past March and knew ahead that ferries wouldn't commence til just after. There were a couple proactive tour operators taking brave tourist clients out for a cruise from Maiori and also Cetara then, but elsewhere the only boats that we saw were fishermen.
The ferry connecting Ischia and Procida was def running then, mind you.
As we'll describe in further detail in our upcoming TR about the AC, Minori makes a fantastic base, not least coz of its frequent SITA buses running both ways. Very easy and convenient. We rented a great value apartment in Minori and would be happy to provide contact details. For the price range, we were amazed that it had an elevator/lift!
The property manager there, Mario Arzano, also represents a dozen other properties, plus a couple more through his own 'Take Amalfi' business (see FB). He's the ultimate fixer for transit issues plus any other concerns. Added value. Highly recommended.
Would not rent a car. White knuckle driving awaits most tourists who make that questionable choice.
I am done. the end

So JE,
The name of that Minori apartment is 'Le Zinefra'. It is featured on a number of rental platforms. The location is excellent. That apartment has 360 degree views and they are indeed special. The church is about 50 m out back. There is a well-situated upper terrace but its chairs and awnings were not yet opened and unwrapped.

Minori is known for its food and has a trio of superb places that make sandwiches to die for, plus a pasta specialist. And Sal de Riso is famed for their pastries but actually are a LOT more than just that. They are a full-on restaurant with a wide range of offerings. They take a step in the direction of catering to a demographic of 'upscale tourists from Italy and elsewhere'. But their quality is top-shelf. Sal's bro has a related twin shop and Le Zinefra is sandwiched equidistant between them.

Suggested daytrips:
-Path of the Lemons easy hike
-Cetara
-Atrani (reasonably-priced Le Arcate restaurant has a world-class view)
-*best-kept secret: the sunrise view from Scala down onto Ravello. Bring your camera.
-also suggest considering a stay in Ischia (Ischia Ponte esp), with a daytrip to Procida (15 min ferry).

Much more coming in next month's above-mentioned Amalfi TR.
I am done. the lemons

I have been to the AC several times in March and yes the buses are reliable because a lot of locals depend on them including the children who need to get to school. No need to rent a car.

As it turns out, our two trips to the Amalfi Coast both took place in early March, 2015 & 2017. Different strokes and all, but we absolutely loved being there that time of year. Once we stayed off the peninsula in Salerno, once on the other side in Sorrento.

And we utilized the SITA bus to our advantage, as during the off-season there aren't the horrendous queues to get on--very important. We boarded the bus in Salerno, and on the way to Amalfi-town, the incredible coastal road took us to Vietri sul Mare, Cetara, Maiori, Minori in an hour. A great ride, especially not to be driving it! If we wanted to continue to Positano, we'd change buses at the hub in Amalfi-town.

From Sorrento two years later, we took a (once again) half-filled SITA bus across the peninsula. (BTW, I'm a huge SITA fan--the cost one-way is never more than 4 Euro.) We were supposed to disembark at Positano, but I jumped the gun and made us get off about a mile prematurely. But it was our good fortune that the slightly-downhill walk was in 60 degree weather, along that magnificent coastal road--there was little traffic as well. And we'd stop once every so often and just lean over the rail, peering down through the fog to a different perspective of those iconic photos in every travel magazine. Got down to Positano within about 45 minutes. And this wouldn't have happened had we not gotten off early.

As of 2017, in early March Positano is still pretty much shut down. We did find a bar seemingly carved out of a rock that were happy to serve us antipasto and a tremendous hamburger. Conversely, Sorrento is maybe the only town on the peninsula that is wide-open that time of year, hotels & restaurant-wise.

Yes, weather can be a crapshoot, but I think worth it to avoid the teeming crowds most other months. In 2015 it was 55-60 and sunny. We caught Lido Azzurro in Amalfi-town open for the first day of the season, and sat out overlooking the bay--sublime. In Sorrento, 3 out of our 5 days had torrential rain, forcing us to improvise at times, like taking the Circumvesuviana train to Naples to visit the fabulous Archeological Museum. But note that in my estimation Sorrento has the best food in the area, and as gregglamarsh states, there's a lot of lemon!

Thanks. This is very helpful. You mentioned Positano shut down. Were there a lot of places still closed elsewhere in early March?

Thanks. This is very helpful. You mentioned Positano shut down. Were
there a lot of places still closed elsewhere in early March?

Hit & miss on the Amalfi Coast itself whether stuff is open that time of year. I did not go down to 'lower' Positano, but it looked dead to me--not a soul. In Minori, for example, some restaurants/bakeries will be open, if only to cater to locals. Same with Amalfi-town. Usually after Easter is a big day to open up, but next year's Easter is March 31.

If you can't find a suitable place to stay in Minori, best to look to Sorrento or Salerno for lodging.