Explore Amalfi

Amalfi is located in southern Italy, in the Province of Salerno and is one of the most historic towns along the Amalfi Coast. The Amalfi Coast is known for it,s production of limoncello liqueur as the area is a known cultivator of lemons which are grown along the entire coast between February and October.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
The official language along the Amalfi coast is Italian but in the popular tourist destinations you will also find English and German spoke.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC+02:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
A meal for two at an inexpensive restaurant will be around 14€ (R278) and a three-course meal for two around 46€ (R911).
Drinks
A midrange Bottle of red wine will cost around 3€ (R60) and a domestic beer approximately 1€ (R19).
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have an initial fee of 8€ (R22) and 2€ (R40) for every kilometer thereafter.
General Transport
Busses are a easy and conveniant way to get around as the stop at most tourist destinations. Bus fares range from around 2€ (R40) to 16€ (R320).

Things to do in Amalfi

The top attractions to visit in Amalfi are Valle delle Ferriere; Duomo di Sant,Andrea; Museo della Carta; Chiostro del Paradiso; and Amalfi Musical. Visit the town of Sorrento, admire the pastel coloured houses of Positano, head up to the heights of Ravello, enjoy the beaches of Maiori, and take a boat tour into the Grotta dello Smeraldo Cave.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Rabies
  • Meningitis
  • Polio
  • Measles
  • Mumps and Rubella
  • Tetanus
  • Diphtheria
  • Pertussis
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Sun hat
  • Camera
  • Binoculars
  • Power bank
  • First Aid Kit
  • Copy of travel documents
  • Sunscreen
  • Universal adapter
  • Italian phrasebook
  • VPN
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

South Africans travelling to Amalfi need a South African Passport, not older than 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages and valid for at least 3 months after the date you leave all Schengen countries. They also need to obtain a Schengen visa which gives access to 26 European countries.