3-day drive Positano to Ravello: hairpin turns, best beaches, hotels, ferries alternative. Spring shoulder season.

Amalfi Coast Road Trip 2026: SS163 Ultimate Guide

SS163: 50km cliff-hugging masterpiece. Turquoise sea, pastel villages, lemon groves. Drive or ferry?

Route Breakdown (3 Days, Naples Base)

Day 1: Naples to Positano – Ferry Sorrento-Positano (1hr, $20, no cars). Beach, Path of Gods hike.

Day 2: Positano-Amalfi-Ravello – 16km drive, stop Praiano, Furore fjord tunnel beach, Villa Rufolo gardens.

Day 3: Amalfi to Salerno – Emerald Grotto, Maiori beach, Vietri ceramics. Ferry back.

Total drive 50km, but traffic!

Rent manual Fiat 500 ($60/day). Spring (Apr-May) or fall best – buses swarm summer.

Rules: Honk corners, pull over for buses, no big cars.

Alternative: SITA buses ($10/day) or ferries Travelmar ($25/hop).

Positano: Le Sirenuse ($1k/night) or Airbnb terrace view $300.

Amalfi: Santa Caterina hotel beach club.

Food: Sfogliatella pastry, limoncello, seafood linguine. Da Adolfo beach tavern.

Furore beach ladder, Valle delle Ferriere fern hike, Ravello Villa Cimbrone infinity terrace.

| Category | Cost |

|----------|------|

| Car Rental + Gas | $100 |

| Hotels (2 nights) | $600 |

| Meals | $300 |

| Ferries/Bus | $100 |

| Total | $1,100 |

Amalfi: La dolce vita on cliff edge. Scooter rental if adventurous.

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