Can I swim in Amalfi?

The breath-taking beauty of the Amalfi Coast is mostly due to the stunning sapphire waters lapping against its shores. But can you swim on these shores is the question. In short, yes!



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The Amalfi Coast is an amazing cluster of cliffside towns with great beaches, food, and views! Plan where to stay in this magnificent area in the best towns.

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The most beautiful beaches of the Amalfi Coast The wonderful Erchie beach has crystal clear water and is surrounded by sheer cliffs; for this reason the Causo beach is accessible only by sea. Here the sun, differently from the beach of Marina Grande Amalfi, sets in the early afternoon.

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15 Best Beaches on the Amalfi Coast
  • Marina Grande Beach, Positano. ...
  • Spiaggia di Maiori, Maiori. ...
  • Minori Beach, Minori. ...
  • Fornillo Beach, Positano. ...
  • Marina Grande Beach, Amalfi. ...
  • Fiordo di Furore, Furore. ...
  • Spiaggia di Laurito, Positano. ...
  • Marina di Vietri, Vietri Sul Mare.


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The best time to visit the Amalfi Coast is in May or September. It's at its most enjoyable during these months — expect beautiful weather and lots of activities, without the summer crowds. Temperatures normally sit around 68°F to 77°F. The Amalfi Coast is less busy from November to March.

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Fast Climate Facts
  • Hottest Month: August, 85 F.
  • Coldest Months: January and February, 38 F.
  • Wettest Month: November, 6.5 inches.
  • Best Months for Swimming: July and August.


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Many Amalfi Coast towns are busy and can be touristy in high season. So, if crowds bother you, don't stay in Sorrento or Positano.

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Yes, Sorrento has several beaches and since it sits on a clifftop, its' beaches are not well known but despite it's rocky coasts and plunging cliffs is really is worth taking a dip in its waters.

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July is one of the busiest months on the Amalfi Coast, with hotels, beaches, and restaurants crowded with tourists and the waters off the coastline of Positano and Capri thick with luxury yachts of the international jet set.

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Around five days should be more than enough time to soak in the wonders of the Amalfi Coast, one of Italy's most beautiful destinations, but even if you have a day or three to spare, you'll be able to see just why this region has been captivating visitors since Ancient Roman times.

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There is no Amalfi Coast airport; the nearest airport to the Amalfi Coast is the Naples Capodichino Airport, located about 60 km (37 miles) to the north. Though Naples Capodichino is the closest airport to the Amalfi Coast, it's not your only option to fly to the Amalfi Coast.

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The most beautiful stretch of the trip is the part that goes from Positano, the pearl of the Coast, to Amalfi, with an inevitable stop in Ravello, at the top of the rocky point jutting out of the sea.

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Best beaches in Italy
  1. Polignano a Mare, Puglia. ...
  2. Capri, Campania. ...
  3. Porto Cesareo, Puglia. ...
  4. Scala dei Turchi, Sicily. ...
  5. Forte dei Marmi, Tuscany. ...
  6. Baratti, Tuscany. ...
  7. Positano, Campania. ...
  8. Lido di Orrì, Sardegna.


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