From Amalfi you simply follow the road out of Amalfi(turn left from the main Piazza)up the incline past the tourist office and around the corner by the Hotel Luna and just before the road tunnel you walk through the Zaccaria restaurant on your right(it is a recognised footpath) once down the steps of Zaccaria you …

Atrani was historically a part of the Maritime Republic of Amalfi, with a similarly styled church bearing a bronze door molded in Constantinople. San Salvatore de’ Bireto has ancient origins; it was originally founded in 940, but later revised in Neoclassical style.

Campanian

Campania

Salerno is a great location by the sea where one can enjoy city life, good food and go to the picturesque Amalfi coast. Lots of churches and historic places to visit. The restaurants offer very good food and the location is great for shopping both in the Centro Storico and also in the main streets.

Famous for being the location of the world’s first medical university, Schola Medica Salernitana, Salerno was an important center for art, culture and learning dating back to the 16th century. Over the years Salerno suffered through many plagues and earthquakes, as well as foreign rule.

In my experience, Naples is a very safe and welcoming place to visit and travel in. I’ve walked the streets of Naples at all hours of the night without finding myself in danger. Of course, Naples has neighborhoods that aren’t as welcoming to tourists and you should do your best to avoid these areas.

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• Sausage/Salami. Soppressata di Ricigliano. Ricigliano.
• Chestnuts. Marrone di Roccadaspide.
• Cheese. Barilotto.
• Artichoke. Carciofo di Paestum.
• Fig. Fico Bianco del Cilento.
• Lemon. Limone Costa d’Amalfi.
• Hazelnuts. Nocciola di Giffoni.
• Olive Oil. Colline Salernitane.

Salerno is a very good base for visiting Amalfi, Ravelo, Capri, and Paestum, while Sorrento is great for Capri, Ischia, Pompei, Herculaneum, Naples, Positano. Salerno is much less expensive than Sorrento for both accommodations and food.

Sorrento is most convenient for logistics and has more to do. Positano, on the other hand, is more quaint and picturesque with unforgettable views and better beaches – although much steeper for walking around.

Sorrento is worth a day, just to wander around. It is very touristy. But enjoyable. But one day visit was enough for me.

53 km

Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, NLG. The crossing operates up to 2 times each week with sailing durations from around 2 hours 10 minutes.

48 km

It’s easy to reach the Amalfi Coast from Sorrento by using the public Sita bus. Routes depart from the Circumvesuviana train station in Sorrento and stop first in Positano and then in Amalfi. To reach Ravello, you have to change routes in Amalfi.

The fastest way to get from Sorrento to Positano is to taxi. Taking this option will cost 19€ – 24€ and takes 20 min.

The quickest way to get from Amalfi to Sorrento is to taxi which costs 35€ – 45€ and takes 39 min.

The best option to visit the Amalfi coast from Sorrento is by bus from the SITA network. They run regularly between Sorrento and important places such as Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. A ticket costs € 2.80 per person (one way).

Piazza Giovanni Battista de Curtis

No, the two main routes are Sorrento – Positano – Amalfi and Amalfi – Salerno. There is no train route which runs along the Amalfi Coast, so the only public transportation by land is the bus. There are also ferry routes which run in the summer, stopping at Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Salerno.

about 60 minutes

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Two bus stops in Positano, Chiesa Nuova is more convenient You can ask a bus driver where you should get off. The bus stop is located on a hill, so in order to arrive in the heart of Positano, just go down the slope and the stairs from the bus stop.

Sorrento and the surrounding area are covered by the Circumvesuviana train line, EAV and Sita buses, Cooperativa Tasso minibuses, and a number of ferry companies.

1. Public transportation in the center of Sorrento.
2. Public bus.
3. Circumvesuviana Trains.
4. Sita Buses.
5. Ferries.
6. Scooter Rentals.
7. Getting Around Sorrento by Car.

Tap water is fine.

It is one of the safest places, though, you can walk at 4 o clock in the night and nothing will happens. I have only been to Sorrento in the off-season. I have always felt safe there walking around at any hour.

Famous for its lemons and limoncello, Sorrento has much to offer its visitors and makes for a great base from which to explore the region.

Walk the Sorrento–Portsea Artists’ Trail

• Swim with dolphins. If you dream of swimming with the dolphins, then Sorrento is your kind of town.
• Go fishing.
• Discover the Sorrento back beach.
• Take the ferry to Queenscliff.
• Check out the Sorrento pier and foreshore.
• Stroll the gardens at Watts’ Cottage.