Amalfi Coast: Best Towns to Stay and How to Get Around

Positano vs. Amalfi vs. Praiano—where to base yourself and how to navigate ferries and buses.

Wed May 01 2024·5 min read

Choosing a base

Positano is iconic but pricey and steep. Praiano is quieter with great views. Amalfi is central for ferries.

Use ferries over coastal buses in high season to avoid traffic.

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Ava Thompson·Fri Oct 31 2025
Great roundup — the sunset spot you mentioned is a must!
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Emeka Nwosu·Thu Oct 30 2025
Great roundup — the sunset spot you mentioned is a must!
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  Imani Okafor·Sat Nov 22 2025
  Totally agree — this helped me plan!
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Imani Okafor·Sat Nov 22 2025
I visited last year and your food picks are spot on.
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Maya Johnson·Sat Dec 13 2025
Thanks for the map highlights. That viewpoint is unreal!
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Chloe Anderson·Mon Dec 08 2025
Great roundup — the sunset spot you mentioned is a must!
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  Liam Walker·Thu Dec 11 2025
  Totally agree — this helped me plan!
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Liam Walker·Thu Dec 11 2025
Great roundup — the sunset spot you mentioned is a must!