A destination guide by Elisa
Amalfi Coast
& Sorrento.
One peninsula, two coastlines and a collection of places with very different stories. Sorrento looks across the Bay of Naples; beyond the mountains, the Amalfi Coast meets the sea in steep terraces and small towns.
There is more here than a beautiful view. Maritime history, local craft, gardens, fishing villages and everyday life give each stop its character. Start with the map, then choose the places you want to get to know.
01 / FIND YOUR WAY
Explore the coast.
The towns look close on a map, but the winding roads and the geography of the peninsula shape every journey.
02 / THE PLACES
Where would you like to go?
01Sorrento
Set on cliffs overlooking the Bay of Naples, Sorrento combines panoramic views with a compact historic centre. Citrus growing, craftsmanship and the sea are part of its identity. It also makes a convenient base for exploring Pompeii, Capri and the Amalfi Coast.
Open in Google Maps- Villa Comunale
- Historic centre
- Marina Grande
- Vallone dei Mulini
02Positano
Positano rises almost vertically from the sea. Houses, terraces and narrow stairways descend towards Spiaggia Grande, making the walk through town part of the experience. Its dramatic setting has become one of the best-known images of the coast.
Open in Google Maps- Spiaggia Grande
- Santa Maria Assunta
- Fornillo
- Panoramic viewpoints
03Praiano
Between Positano and Amalfi, Praiano offers a quieter perspective on the coast. Its hillside streets open onto wide sea views, while steps and small roads lead down towards coves and coastal paths.
Open in Google Maps- Church of San Gennaro
- Marina di Praia
- Coastal viewpoints
- Sunset views
04Furore
Furore is scattered across the mountainside rather than built around a single square. Its most famous landmark is the Fiordo di Furore, a narrow inlet beneath the bridge of the coastal road.
Open in Google Maps- Fiordo di Furore
- Coastal bridge
- Mountain views
- Historic pathways
05Amalfi
Amalfi gives the coast its name, but its story reaches far beyond tourism. Once a powerful maritime republic, it still carries traces of that past around the cathedral, the former arsenal and the streets leading away from the waterfront.
Open in Google Maps- Duomo di Sant’Andrea
- Piazza Duomo
- Arsenale della Repubblica
- Historic centre
06Atrani
Just around the headland from Amalfi, Atrani feels remarkably different. Houses, arches and stairways gather closely around Piazza Umberto I, giving the village an intimate scale.
Open in Google Maps- Piazza Umberto I
- Santa Maria Maddalena
- Historic alleys
- Seafront
07Ravello
High above the sea, Ravello offers a different perspective from the coastal towns below. Its gardens and terraces have drawn artists, writers and travellers for generations; the views are only part of its story.
Open in Google Maps- Villa Rufolo
- Villa Cimbrone
- Terrazza dell’Infinito
- Duomo di Ravello
08Minori
Minori is a seaside town shaped by agriculture, pasta making and the culinary traditions of the coast. Behind its waterfront lies an important archaeological site: a Roman villa dating back to the 1st century AD.
Open in Google Maps- Villa Romana
- Basilica di Santa Trofimena
- Seafront
- Historic centre
09Maiori
Maiori has a long, open beachfront that feels different from the steep lanes of many neighbouring villages. Behind the seafront, churches and hillside paths lead towards another side of the coast.
Open in Google Maps- Maiori Beach
- Collegiata di Santa Maria a Mare
- Sentiero dei Limoni
- Castello di San Nicola de Thoro-Plano