Travel Guides

Walking on the Amalfi Coast : 32 walks on Ischia, Capri, Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi

by Gillian Price

One of the world's most celebrated coastlines, the Amalfi Coast is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where dramatic limestone cliffs plunge to turquoise water, ancient villages cling to terraced hillsides, and a network of centuries-old mule tracks and pilgrim paths weave between lemon groves and hidden coves. Walking here is an experience unlike anywhere else in Italy. This comprehensive guidebook covers 32 walks ranging from 3 to 11km (2 to 7 miles), taking between 1 and 5 hours and suited to everyone from family strollers to experienced trekkers. Graded 1 to 3, these walks criss-cross five extraordinary areas—Ischia, Capri, Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi—following ancient mule tracks, pilgrim paths, coastal cliff trails and mountain ridges above the Gulf of Naples. Routes can be combined to create longer days out and are easily accessible from Naples, Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi. Highlights include the celebrated Sentiero degli Dei (Path of the Gods) above Positano, with views across the coast that few other trails in Europe can match, plus dedicated sections exploring Monte Solaro on Capri, the Sentiero dei Fortini coastal path, and multiple routes across Ischia's volcanic interior. Each walk comes with sketch maps and detailed route descriptions designed to be linked together for longer itineraries, with plenty of shorter options for first-time visitors. Practical information on public transport, accommodation, local food and drink, and ferry connections between the coast and islands makes this the ideal planning companion for any Amalfi Coast visit. Few places in the world combine natural beauty, cultural heritage and walking opportunities as effortlessly as the Amalfi Coast—and this guidebook captures every step of it.

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