📷 Photo by silvia trigo on UnsplashThe Amalfi Coast
A cliff road between Sorrento and Salerno, lined with lemon groves and villages stacked above the sea.
- Length
- about 50 km
- Region
- Campania
- Suggested time
- 2–4 days
- Best season
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
What should you know before visiting The Amalfi Coast?
Tolls and vignettes for a car: about €5 (Italy). Size limits for motorhomes: Amalfi Coast road (SS163) (length 7.5 m).
- The road is narrow with blind bends and buses. Large motorhomes should leave the vehicle at a campsite and use buses or ferries.
- In peak season, traffic restrictions based on number plates have applied on some days. Check the current rules.
- Parking in Positano and Amalfi is scarce and expensive. Arrive before 9 a.m.
The drive
From Sorrento, the SS163 climbs over the peninsula and drops towards Positano, then follows the cliffs through Praiano and Amalfi to Salerno. Allow a full day with stops, even though the distance is short.
FAQs
Can I drive the Amalfi Coast in a motorhome?
Small campervans can, with care. For larger vehicles, stay at a campsite near Sorrento or Salerno and use the SITA buses or ferries.
How much are the tolls on The Amalfi Coast?
Tolls and vignettes for a car: about €5 (Italy). Estimate with typical rates; motorhomes pay more, and vehicles over 3.5 t often pay by distance.
Places to see
© Argo Navis · CC BY-SA 4.0Scavi di Pompei
A Roman city buried by Vesuvius in AD 79, with streets, houses and frescoes. Allow at least half a day.
© gian luca bucci · CC BY 3.0Positano
A vertical town of pastel houses above a beach on the Amalfi Coast. Parking is scarce and expensive; arrive…
