We are a group of 8 people traveling to Amalfi Coast in mid-September. We are trying to determine what our home base should be. We will be spending 4 nights on Amalfi. We will not have our own vehicle. We will be arriving from Rome into Naples via train. We will be flying out of Naples. We are concerned about moving from place to place on the coast and returning to the airport in Naples. Where should we stay? What do you think of Salerno as a home base? I really like the look of Positano but maybe not very practical. Thank you for any help.
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Atlanta, GA, USA
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I just wrote a HUGE reply, and it got lost! Argh! So I think you have 3 options-Salerno, Amalfi, or Sorrento, meaning that they are the places that you would find it easiest to base from and move about the area. I lived in Salerno for 2 years and I LOVE it. Here are some tips Amalfi is my fav resort-ish town, one of the transportation hubs on the peninsula, easy to get to Positano, Ravello, Amalfi, Sorrento, and Salerno by bus or ferry (one mode of transport, no changes-Capri quite possibly too, not sure if you need to change at Positano). There is great hiking, a small beach, but it is so relaxing. Sorrento is on the Naples side, accessible by ferries and the circumvesuviana (subway-ish/regional train). Larger city, more nightlife and things to entice such a large group. Easy access to Positano, Naples, Capri, Herculaneum, and Pompeii. Some people love it, I'm not a huge fan since I prefer the other side of the peninsula. But a great base for transport. Salerno is a large city, with ease of transport on bus, ferry, or train to Paestum, Naples, Amalfi, Capri, Positano, Herculaneum, and Pompei, meaning only one mode of transport needed for any of those trips. The seawalk is one of the most relaxing and fascinating places to be, where you can people-watch all day or just stare out into the water. Great restaurants, shopping, and italian real life experience. I think it would be easier to find what you need lodging wise and exploration for a group of 8 in a bigger locale. Definitely not a tourist feel. I would say that Sorrento or Salerno is your best choice because of the transport needs for the exploration of the area. I don't want for y'all to be bored in a town, ut I'm not sure what you are looking for, but I would choose a larger place than Amalfi for a long stay unless you are wanting a total chill out part of your trip.
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lexington, il
4105 posts
What time does your flight out of NAP depart? If the flight is at 7:00 a taxi from Naples is your only chance You need to be at the airport at least 1 hour before. Otherwise: The Curreri Viaggi bus departs Sorrento @ 6:30. Takes about 1H30m If you are able to use this, spend your last nite in Sorrento.
Another option, spend the nite in Naples and take the Alibus to the airport. Around 30 min.