Positano – a charming stop for lunch along the Amalfi Coast
There’s more to Italy than Rome and Tuscany. Have you seen the Amalfi Coast? It will leave you breathless! This collection of photos is from my recent trip back to the Amalfi coast after 4 years of being away. I’ve also included some of my older original photos too in order to get an idea of what summer looks like there.
Amalfi Coast photography
Typical pottery sold along the seaside town of the Amalfi coast
The cliffs of Sorrento, one of the main towns along the coast
The ancient streets of Pompeii – an easy stop along the Circumvesuviana Train
The hill town of Positano
Cook up some dishes at Mami Camilla’s cooking school near Sorrento
Beach cabanas in Sorrento – a popular beach in the summer
The villagers (plaster cast) of Pompeii caught in the eruption
The Sorrento coastline is a boating paradise
Old door in Positano
Get out of Rome and visit the Amalfi Coast!
For more great information on the Amalfi Cost – check out Italylouge.com
By Barbara Weibel April 13, 2012 - 7:20 am
Always wanted to see the Amalfi Coast – will be my #1 destination if I ever return to Italy.
By SoloMate Travel April 13, 2012 - 9:58 am
As always, your pictures are absolutely stunning! My favorite place along the Amalfi Coast is Sorrento – it’s charm and beauty is unrivaled.
By Laura April 13, 2012 - 10:42 am
I stayed in Sorrento, but I never saw that place in your picture. Beautiful! I also took the bus along the coast to other towns but I was there in March so there were practically no tourists or much open. However, in Positano all of the shopkeepers were out painting their exteriors, getting ready for tourist season. It was fun to see!
By Sherry April 14, 2012 - 4:33 am
I love going to places in the off-season…it shows you what they are really like with no make-up. 🙂
By Jerry April 13, 2012 - 6:14 pm
Just came back from a week in Positano at Rifugio degli Dei guesthouse. What an unforgettable experience! We drove every inch of the coast – twice! We even learned to make limoncello! Your pictures are wonderful – like a window back to our memories.
By Sherry April 14, 2012 - 4:32 am
I’m so jealous that you got to drive that coast line yourself! Next time I’m def. treating myself to a car rental. I can only imagine the pics I could have taken if I could have stopped the bus and got out at a few points! Glad you enjoyed your trip and hopefully you took home some limoncello!
By Nikos September 7, 2013 - 4:49 am
I’ve been to Sorrento twice and I think that the best way to really enjoy the coastline and the light, slip through the heavy traffic during the summer months and mostly have multiple easy stops is by a… Vespa, the classic Italian scooter!
Next time I will drive and you can shoot unlimited shots while we enjoy the breeze. We can also have multiple stops wherever you want to. 🙂
By Sherry September 7, 2013 - 7:57 am
Nikos – would LOVE to take you up on that offer next time I’m in the area!
By Dean April 14, 2012 - 3:32 am
I loved the Amalfi Coast. Only got to spend 3 days there based in Sorrento and loved Positano. Absolutely beautiful and I definitely want to get back there to explore more of the towns. Great photos.
By Pete April 14, 2012 - 4:55 am
It was definitely one of our favorite spots for obvious reasons.
The photo of the simmering ragu looks amazing!!
By Margyle April 14, 2012 - 3:19 pm
I really wanted to get the the Amalfi Coast when we were there, and Pompeii, but it was just too far on a cramped schedule. Looks amazing though! I would recommend checking out Ostia Antica, which is only like 30 minutes by local train outside of Rome and virtually deserted, particularly compared to Rome and other super touristy spots. It’s an ancient port town that you can climb all over and get some truly breathtaking shots! Same goes for the Cinque Terre in place of Amalfi – they look very similar and have that great feel to them.
By Rose April 14, 2012 - 4:22 pm
Absolutely beautiful photos and beautiful places!! I went to the Amalfi Coast last year around March, stayed in Sorrento and hiked the Path of Gods trail near Positano. Your stunning photos have taken me back to the wonderful memories!! Thank you!!
By Sherry April 14, 2012 - 4:54 pm
Oh – now you’ve given me a reason to go back…that hike sounds like fun!
By Emm April 14, 2012 - 5:22 pm
Gosh, it is so beautiful there and your excellent photos really do it justice!
By Mr.Loto April 15, 2012 - 5:44 pm
In Minori I ate the best pizza of my life … 🙂
P.S. I found you stumbling
By Rose April 15, 2012 - 8:06 pm
The hike was along the ridges of Almalfi Coast, it was amazing, you will love it. We had a guide (Maurizio De Rosa from http://www.onthegodspath.com) though you might not need a guide. He was very knowledgeable and he lives in the one of the villages near the path. He spoke several languages and knew every flora fauna and the topography of every part of Almalfi Coast. We learned about his life living in the small village here and he was also inquisitive about life outside his world. We enjoyed his company as well as the gorgeous hike.
By Jasmina April 16, 2012 - 8:50 pm
Beautiful photos… I would love to go there… really amazing
By Cristina @thetravolution April 16, 2012 - 10:43 pm
Absolutely stunning. I highly recommend the Island of Carpi. Pricey to stay but also makes for a great easy day trip from Naples’ port.
I’ve recently added Ravello to my list….right next to Positano!!
By Dianna April 21, 2012 - 12:50 pm
Your photos are wonderful. I love all of Italy, but the Amalfi Coast is a favorite. For those thinking about driving, it is much easier, and less heart-in-your-throat since the tour buses can only travel south-bound now and take the autostrada back. Don’t miss it!
By Luisa December 22, 2012 - 12:51 pm
Annika-I sometimes I wonedr if I am crazy with this love I have for Italy. I spend some part of every day dreaming about when I will be back there. I understand all too well what you are feeling. I have no real plans (or money) to go right now and I wonedr how I can make that change.
By Mark H April 24, 2012 - 9:42 pm
I loved Pompeii on my visit but I do wish that I’d visited the Amalfi coast. Looks a special place from your fine photos.
By Sayantika Chakraborty April 27, 2012 - 8:15 am
Awesome pics! I wish to visit here soon :)GOOD WORK! 😀
By Robin | Melange Travel April 28, 2012 - 3:53 pm
You captured some wonderful photos of the Amalfi Coast and a really nice mix of things to do while there – cooking, history and just drooling over the stunning views. It’s one of my favorite destinations in Italy!
The whole coast is fabulous, but Ravello is a real gem. And don’t forget the Limoncello 😉
By Sherry April 30, 2012 - 9:32 am
I haven’t been to Ravello yet – a new place for my list! Thanks!
By limoo April 29, 2012 - 11:02 am
Thanks for this collection .. I love to visit Italy one day.
By dusan April 29, 2012 - 5:36 pm
STRAORDINARIO,E VERAMENTE BELLISSIMO!
By Megan Jones May 1, 2012 - 3:12 pm
These photos really make me want to go to the Amalfi coast! I particularly enjoyed the photo of the cliffs of Sorrento. Cliffs are some of my favorite geological feature and I love when nature starts to take back civilization like that. I feel like I could take dozens of photos of just that ruin!
By C. A. May 14, 2012 - 8:15 pm
You have captured the Amalfi Coast to perfection. We spent our honeymoon in Ravello and have wonderful memories of the whole area.
By Ali May 15, 2012 - 6:01 am
So gorgeous! I love Italy but I haven’t been to the Amalfi coast yet. You’re making me want to go NOW!
By A Montrealer Abroad May 15, 2012 - 8:38 am
So beautiful – the Amalfi Coast is where I want to go next, fingers crossed!
By The Time-Crunched Traveler (Ellen) May 23, 2012 - 11:52 pm
These are gorgeous photos. You really capture the essence of the place. How horrible the cast of the villager from Pompei. And that pottery would really be difficult for me to resist …
By Alisa June 28, 2012 - 5:59 am
The Amalfi Coast is quite magnificent, and your pictures do it justice! Quite beautiful. I love Positano, the food (favorite food I ever had in Italy), the scenery, the sea, the colorful houses growing up the mountainsides! It’s magnificent, and a definite must go to!
If you have not gone, GO! I know it’s hard to believe, but it’s even more beautiful than Big Sur. Only the coast around Cape Town is more beautiful than the Amalfi Coast in my travel experience. Aside from two stretches of coast in Africa, it is the most beautiful coast I have ever seen. Magnificent, and a total must do!
When there, I would recommend La Tagliata restaurant! FRESH food, and almost too much good food for you to eat, and not even expensive! All food is grown on the terraces belonging to the family who own the restaurant, and everything is as fresh as can be and delicious! At the same time, you get a view of ‘Sentiero Degli Dei’, ‘the Walk of The Gods’ which is probably the single most amazing view of the glorious coast. It’s wonderful to enjoy that while having your meal!
By Ann July 6, 2012 - 5:34 pm
Thanks a lot for encouraging people to visit our coast… don’t forget Naples, too!
By Sherry July 7, 2012 - 4:35 am
Oh yes – I can’t forget Naples – here’s a photo post I did specifically on the city! https://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/naples-photography/
By Duncan @ Travelistic July 16, 2012 - 5:07 am
Positano looks gorgeous ! I am totally jealous right now… And not just of the food pictures 🙂
Duncan
By Maria August 16, 2012 - 8:22 am
Love the photos and feel free to promote yourself on my website 🙂
By Kenny August 31, 2012 - 8:22 pm
I haven’t had the pleasure to visit places because of low income, but if I would have some money one day, I would love to go visit this beautiful place. Maybe, in another life time.
Beautiful buildings and scenery.
By Anjana Harsha September 9, 2012 - 4:28 pm
Beautiful…i’m learning photography through u
By Sandra Gray September 10, 2012 - 9:35 pm
Wow! Beautiful photography!! 🙂
By Pola (@jettingaround) September 11, 2012 - 3:12 am
Wow, gorgeous pictures!!
I would really love to see the Amalfi coast, it’s been on my “travel backburner” for a while.
The cliffs remind me a little bit of Ronda in southern Spain.
By Sherry September 11, 2012 - 10:19 am
Cliffs of Ronda Spain…now you’ve given me a new destination! Thanks!
By Michele Trabucco September 30, 2012 - 4:10 am
Amalfi coast is amuzing and I add Punta Campanella, from where you see both gulfs (Napoli and Sorrento) and wide sea
By Alexander October 4, 2012 - 4:06 pm
Going to Rome this November!
By Sherry October 4, 2012 - 11:23 pm
Fun! I hope yo check out my other Rome posts – I did a great walking tour there and a food tour!
By Alps October 9, 2012 - 3:46 am
I just found this on stumbleupon. Your photography is amazing. I love the pottery picture and the cliffs of Sorrento. Beautiful!
By Brett Torrey Haynes October 15, 2012 - 4:20 am
Gorgeaous images and I love the handmade pottery.
By eleonora November 11, 2012 - 1:27 am
no please!! don’t visit Italia anymore! ;_; we are filled with americans tourist what think what this country is their dump garbage….is really horrible!!!
By Calogero Mira November 11, 2012 - 4:56 pm
Amazing pics, congrats!
By Amber November 15, 2012 - 8:19 am
Wow! Looking at your pictures makes me wanna visit Rome. I hope to visit there someday.
By Samira November 23, 2012 - 1:51 am
wow!! beautiful!!!
By Nancy December 5, 2012 - 2:26 pm
These pictures are amazing. Since I have been to Italy, I can definitely vouch for you that all of these places are beautiful. I think that the Amalfi Coast and Positano might be my favorites though! 🙂
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By Ally December 27, 2012 - 7:38 pm
What a beautiful place. I’m loving the third photo down!
By Theresa January 7, 2013 - 5:24 pm
I want to visit so bad!
Anybody need a travel partner?
By Shaffer Claridge January 24, 2013 - 12:33 pm
Great pictures. The thing I remember most about Sorrento were the lemons: The size of footballs! I found you stumbling.
By Sherry January 24, 2013 - 1:40 pm
Thanks for leaving a comment! Glad you stumbled onto me – hope you stick around – I’m on the road full time traveling – so lots more to come!
By Kimmie January 28, 2013 - 10:49 pm
I so want to go to the Amalfi Coast and this only increases my interest to go even more!
By Anka January 29, 2013 - 8:57 am
hope to visit this place some day!!
By emy February 8, 2013 - 5:48 am
Love to see the cliffs of Sorrento i really awesome place to visit
By linda March 30, 2013 - 3:33 pm
My favorite place in Italy, I’ve been there 4 times….
By Canyoning Wales April 22, 2013 - 6:47 am
Great Images. I often visit Italy (San Remo) but have not even heard of the Amalfi Coast. It looks as though I’m going to have to do a de-tour this summer 🙂
By Sherry April 22, 2013 - 4:41 pm
You must go! It’s gorgeous!
By roses1941 June 28, 2013 - 7:29 pm
The pictures are spectacular and makes me want to visit The Amalfi Coast and purchase some of that beautiful pottery and have a taste of their life there.
By Lisa Perez August 7, 2013 - 7:33 pm
Stunning! Amalfi is so picturesque and romantic, you can spend a whole week there and not tire of it!
By Rob @ Worldwide Travel Advice September 22, 2013 - 6:56 am
Stunning shots as per usual Sherry 🙂 The shot looking up at Positano is my fav!
Did you use a polarizing filter for some of them?
Cheers!
Rob
By Sherry September 22, 2013 - 1:36 pm
No – no filters used on this shoot! I did some post processing though.
By Alex Cardo September 26, 2013 - 1:35 pm
Wow! Which photo camera did you use? Your photos are amazing, especially “The Sorrento coastline”. I didn’t read all the comments, but I found in one of them that you didn’t use any filter.
So can you tell me your ISO/Diafragma settings for this shoot?
Thank You, Alex Cardo
By Nikki October 12, 2013 - 3:48 am
These are amazing photos! I have been to Positano and Pompeii. Such an amazing place.
🙂
By Sherry October 13, 2013 - 11:48 pm
Thanks Nikki – yes I love that part of Italy too!
By Maria October 14, 2013 - 9:36 am
Love the photos
By UNOMATCH December 18, 2013 - 3:03 am
AMAZING AND LOVELY PHOTOS I LIKE THIS (Y)
By Extraordinary Escapes February 6, 2014 - 12:39 am
Wow its gorgeous..
By Yana March 22, 2014 - 1:14 pm
I’ve been to Italy a few times now and some how I always miss the Amalfi coast. MUST GO SOON!
By Brad Bernard May 7, 2014 - 12:29 pm
Sherry, I am just absolutely in awe of your pictures and your ability to capture a story in an image and inspire an emotional reaction to your photography. What an amazing place this must be.
By Sherry May 7, 2014 - 6:00 pm
Thanks Brad for the kind words. Looking forward to seeing you again in Chicago…it’s going to be amazing! Happy to talk photography there too…
By Bakeca Incontri Roma July 18, 2014 - 2:17 am
s a very beautiful and definitely worth visiting
By Shannon of Camera & Carry On December 8, 2014 - 5:50 pm
Gorgeous! Absolutely stunning photos. We spent some time around the Amalfi Coast, the highlight being the trek along the Path of the Gods down to Positano. The views are just breathtaking.