The Amalfi Coast extends geographically from Punta Campanella on the southern edge of the Sorrentine Peninsula to the town of Vietri sul Mare. The coast is located 50 kilometers south of Naples and north of the Cilento peninsula, with Salerno sitting to the far east.

The "main part" or heart of the Amalfi Coast is generally considered to be the central stretch between the towns of Positano, Praiano, and Amalfi. Geographically, the entire coast spans 55 kilometers (34 miles) from Positano in the west to Vietri sul Mare in the east. However, the town of Amalfi itself is the historic and symbolic center; it was the capital of a powerful maritime republic and gives the region its name. For most travelers in 2026, the "quintessential" Amalfi experience is found along the SS163 highway (Amalfi Drive), specifically where the cliffs are steepest and the pastel-colored houses of Positano are stacked most dramatically. Ravello, though located higher up in the mountains rather than on the water, is also considered a core part of the "Grand Tour" due to its legendary gardens. If you are looking for the most vibrant activity, the triangle formed by Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello represents the absolute cultural and tourist epicenter of this UNESCO World Heritage site.