I am doing some research planning our spring 2026 trip. I am looking at a five night stay along the Amalfi Coast with an arrival date the week of March 15. In my research it seems that mid-March would be early shoulder season and while everything (restaurants, hotels, etc.) does not fully open until after Easter (April 5, 2026), it seems some things may open in March. I checked the weather and daylight hours - weather is a roll of the dice but daylight hours are adequate for us. Does anyone have any experiences along the Amalfi Coast (between Positano and Maiori) in March--are hotels, restaurants and shops open?
We have driven in Europe several times, in several countries, including Italy. We have not traveled the Amalfi Coast before and based on my reading, I never considered driving as an option there; however, based on this year's ferry schedule, ferry service seems pretty limited in March. If the crowds and traffic are less during this time, and I am shocking myself as I type... should we consider driving/renting a car? We would be departing the coast almost 2 full weeks before the Easter holidays.
Thanks for sharing any experiences and suggestions.