“The Amalfi Coast transports you into a 1960s film,” says celebrity photographer Gray Malin. His obsession with this iconic stretch of coastline is beautifully captured in aerial vistas of his preferred Italian escape, which is also one of The Club’s most requested European vacations. The UNESCO World Heritage region is lined with terraced vineyards, pastel-hued fishing villages, sheer cliffs, and ocean vistas. Its famous 31-mile coastal road stretches from the port city of Salerno to the clifftop Sorrento. In between lies Positano and the town of Amalfi. Discover why this scenic stretch of Italy has inspired countless films and novels and why you need to visit now.

Toast & Taste  

Dining along the Amalfi Coast is inspired by fresh ingredients and savory seafood. Work up an appetite while hiking in the tiny hill towns above the main cities off the coast, then reward yourself with fine wines and lazy afternoons on your Villa Bella terrace. When venturing out, don’t miss these tasty experiences: 

• Delight your taste buds with handcrafted gelato at Gelateria David in Sorrento.  
• Enjoy the panoramic views of your villa and enjoy a private wine tasting and in-residence dinner from a talented local chef.  
• Michelin stars shine bright along the Amalfi Coast. Ristorante Don Alfonso 1890 has earned notable stars due to its stellar wine list and menu, which upholds the old traditions of the Sorrento peninsula and the Amalfi Coast. 
• Discover the secret of Limoncello, a syrup lemon liqueur beloved by Italians. Sample the finest at I Giardini di Cataldo in Sorrento, a family-run citrus farm that also has a shop where you can taste or buy other artisanal products such as marmalade and gelato. 
• The Amalfi Coast is known for divine seafood restaurants, most of which feature a daily catch straight from the sea. Chez Black graces Positano’s Main Beach, where the spaghetti with sea urchins is well worth the wait. Other popular seafood spots include Taverna del Capitano, La Caravella, and A Paranza. If after traditional Italian fare, go to Cumpà Cosimo, a buzzy trattoria in Ravello.  

Wild Wanderlust  

There are many tiny hill towns above the main cities of the coast, which makes Amalfi a popular destination for walking and hiking. Here are top highlights.  

• One of the most popular trekking paths along the Amalfi Coast, the Walk of Gods (a moderate to difficult hike) follows along the historic landscapes of Greek mythology and is an old mule path. Start at Bomerano (Agerola) a long, panoramic road through the mountains. A private guide can lead you to Nocelle, the local village above Positano, and nearly every stretch of this scenic trail reveals Instagram-worthy photo opportunities.  
• Another poplar walk is found along the Valle dei Mulini, a ravine dotted with ruined mulini, or watermills, once used to make paper.  
• If desiring a harder hike, trek from the Amalfi Coast to the ruins of Pompeii. When you arrive to Pompeii, discover the Roman culture that once flourished here. Don’t miss the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, where original artifacts from Pompeii are stored. Afterward, eat the best pizza in Italy in Naples.  
• Soar high above the Amalfi Coast, the island of Capri, Naples, and Pompeii during a scenic helicopter ride, which frames screen-saver worthy views.  
• Rent a boat and sail around the island of Capri, exploring secret inlets and sea caves. Then drop anchor for a swim followed by afternoon cocktails.  
• Your Concierge can arrange for a private charter from Positano to visit the Grotta delle Matera. Matera is one of the world’s oldest cities and known for cave homes carved out of soft limestone.

Heritage Highlights  

Take a scenic road trip along Amalfi’s amazing coastline and discover natural and cultural UNESCO sites. Inspiration to bring your favorite camera and perhaps rent the stereotypical vintage convertible include the following stops.  

• The port of Salerno was one of the main Allied beachheads during the 1943 invasion from Italy. The drive from here links to the small village of Minori, where you can see the ruins of a first-century A.D. Roman villa. 
• Museo Correale Sorrento, an 18th-Century villa to the east of Sorrento’s city center, exhibits 17th- to 19th-Century Neapolitan artwork and archeology wonders.  
• Visit the Duomo di Amalfi, with 11th-century Byzantine bronze doors and the neighboring Chiostro del Paradiso, an open-air museum with beautiful gardens. 
• Vietri sul Mare, the outermost town on the Amalfi Coast, is known for its ceramics tradition, which dates to Roman times. Learn more about the craft at the Museo della Ceramica Vietrense, in Raito. Back in town, stop at Ceramica Artistica Solimene, to pick up bowls, plates, and other ceramics souvenirs.  

A Tale of Two Beauties  

The famous coastal town of Positano is known for its distinct pink, yellow and terracotta-colored houses that look as if they may tumble down into the sea.  

• Take a boat from the quay and visit the three small area known as Li Galli Islands, believed to be home to the Sirens whose songs distracted passing mariners so much, they let their boats drift onto the rocks.  
• Take the Positano ferry to the picturesque island of Capri for a day of indulgence.  Book a spa treatment at the J.K. Place Capri hotel, then savor a sunset apertivo at the J.K. Lounge Bar & Terrace (the signature J.K. Bellini or the Negroni de Sera are favorites).