The proximity to the Lattari Mountains results in patchy mobile phone reception. On the stretch of coast between Positano and Sorrento there is often no signal at all.
The Amalfi Coast... vital statistics
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kilometers:
the length of
the Amalfi Coast -
the name of the
panoramic road
hugging the coastline -
the minutes needed
to drive the SS163
from start to finish -
the fabulous beaches
dotted along the
Amalfi Coast
Distances between the major airports and Positano
The journey from Rome to the Amalfi Coast can be a long one: you'll need to allow for at least four hours (from the time you leave the airport). If your plane is due to land in the afternoon, you might want to consider spending a night in Rome or Naples and heading to the Amalfi Coast the next morning.
A transfer is the easiest solution and, if you're
travelling in a group, relatively inexpensive too.
Distances between the Amalfi Coast and
Positano is 58 kms south of Naples,
(80 mins. by car). There are no direct forms
of public transport between Positano and Naples.
You'll need to travel to Sorrento and from here take the train
(Circumvesuviana line). In the summer, hydrofoil and ferry services
are provided by private boat companies.
From Amalfi, buses travel direct to Naples.
A mere 15 kilometers (a 30 minute car drive) lie between
Sorrento and Positano.The Sita bus company operates
a regular service between the two towns.
From Sorrento, hydrofoils sail to the islands in the bay of Naples, and Naples itself.
The Circumvesuviana train line connects Sorrento with Naples and Pompeii.
In the summer, hydrofoils also sail to Positano.
In the summer, Positano is linked to the island of Capri
by direct ferry service.Ferries usually
depart from Positano in the morning and return in the afternoon.
The boat journey takes approximately 40 minutes.
During the rest of the year, you'll need to
travel to Sorrento and from here catch one of the
regular ferries or hydrofoils to Capri.
The town home to Italy's most famous archeological site is located circa 30kms
North of Positano. You can reach Pompei by car in about
40 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a bus
to Sorrento (20 minutes) and from here
board the Circumvesuviana train which, in 30 minutes,
will transport you direct to the site
(Pompeii Villa dei Misteri station).
In Italy the official currency is the Euro. Credit cards are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and shops.
Cash machines are located outside most banks.
Wi-fi connectivity is provided in the majority of hotels, often free of charge. Broad band connectivity is rarely available.
Average temperatures
Restaurants, shops and emergencies
Restaurant opening times
Lunch: from 12.30 to 15.00
Dinner: from 19.30 to 23.00
During the summer, opening hours are often extended: Italians rarely sit down to eat before 21.00 and in high season you'll find customers still being served as late as 23.00.
Tips: tipping is by no means obligatory. This said, as a rule of thumb, if you are satisfied with the service received you might leave a 5 to 10% tip.
Shop opening hours
From 10.00 to 13.30
and from 16.30 to 20.00
In the summer, in the majority of towns on the Amalfi Coast, you'll find shops open until late (as late as 22.00).
Whilst shops are generally closed on Sundays, in the summer you'll always find someone open for business.
Chemist's
In each town
there is always
at least one chemist's open.
Numbers to call in case of emergency:
- Ambulance: 118
- Fire brigade: 115
- Police: 112
- Police: 113
Medical assistance Amalfi: +39 089 871272
Medical assistance Positano: +39 089 8122059
Medical assistance Ravello: +39 089 871272
What you can expect to pay for...
- Cappuccino
at the bar
2€ - Pizza and beer
served at table
15€ - Ice cream
2€ - Lemon ice
drink
2€ - Local bus
ticket
2,40€ - One hour's
parking
5€ - Beach umbrella and sun bed
10€
Tourist information offices
AmalfiCorso Roma, 19
84011 AMALFI (SA)
Tel. +39 089 871107
FAX +39 089 872619 Positano
Via Del Saracino, 4
84017 POSITANO (SA)
Tel. +39 089 875067
FAX +39 089 875760 Ravello
Piazza Duomo, 10
84010 RAVELLO (SA)
Tel. +39 089 857096
FAX +39 089 857977
