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Almalfi Coast Late February
Posted on 1/6/20 at 1:40 pm
Posted on 1/6/20 at 1:40 pm
Which would be the best or largest city to stay in?
I guess with the largest city, comes more to do??
Any recommendations?? Hotel etc, things to do??
**Will be there 3 days**
Thanks in advance
WD
I guess with the largest city, comes more to do??
Any recommendations?? Hotel etc, things to do??
**Will be there 3 days**
Thanks in advance
WD
Posted on 1/6/20 at 2:01 pm to WITCH DOCTOR
The largest city is Naples which I wouldn't call Amalfi Coast. Personally, it's a city I'd never consider staying in. There are several towns you can stay in but none are cities.
You're picking the absolute worst time of the year to go there. It's going to be cold for the area and the ferry service will be spotty due to choppy seas. A lot of stores in towns will be closed.
You're picking the absolute worst time of the year to go there. It's going to be cold for the area and the ferry service will be spotty due to choppy seas. A lot of stores in towns will be closed.
Posted on 1/6/20 at 2:03 pm to WITCH DOCTOR
Many, many things on the peninsula are closed at that time of year. I was there in mid-Feb about 7-8 years ago. Stayed at an agriturismo in Minori, we drove up and down the coast and all around the area. Major hotels like Le Sireneuse in Positano, the big Grand Hotel Excelsior in Sorrento, and a whole bunch of others are completely closed.
Sorrento is the largest town in the immediate area, but so much of the touristy things were completely shut. We actually had more fun in Amalfi, Positano, and Ravello, which had some open shops & attractions. The gardens at the Villa Cimbrone were open (though the hotel itself was closed)....view from the precipice/"terrace of infinity" was nice, even though the gardens were austere (camellias, crocus were the only things in bloom).
Minori is an interesting "locals" town, where there are shops & stores, not just tourist things. The Sal di Riso cafe/pastry shop in Minori is a sweets-lovers' heaven. Di Riso makes fancy cakes, cookies, and pastry for hotels up and down the coast.
IIRC, the town of Maiori has a Carnevale (Mardi Gras) parade...we kind of got stuck in the middle of it on our way back to the autostrada. A few floats, a marching band, etc.
Also: it was cold and rainy, which is typical weather for Feb.
ETA: the between-town hydrofoil ferry service closes down in the winter. You either need to have a car, or you will be taking the SITA buses between towns.
Sorrento is the largest town in the immediate area, but so much of the touristy things were completely shut. We actually had more fun in Amalfi, Positano, and Ravello, which had some open shops & attractions. The gardens at the Villa Cimbrone were open (though the hotel itself was closed)....view from the precipice/"terrace of infinity" was nice, even though the gardens were austere (camellias, crocus were the only things in bloom).
Minori is an interesting "locals" town, where there are shops & stores, not just tourist things. The Sal di Riso cafe/pastry shop in Minori is a sweets-lovers' heaven. Di Riso makes fancy cakes, cookies, and pastry for hotels up and down the coast.
IIRC, the town of Maiori has a Carnevale (Mardi Gras) parade...we kind of got stuck in the middle of it on our way back to the autostrada. A few floats, a marching band, etc.
Also: it was cold and rainy, which is typical weather for Feb.
ETA: the between-town hydrofoil ferry service closes down in the winter. You either need to have a car, or you will be taking the SITA buses between towns.
This post was edited on 1/6/20 at 2:13 pm
Posted on 1/6/20 at 7:11 pm to hungryone
Thanks to both of you, we will have a limo driver for the trip.....we also have 4 days in Rome.....
it’s the Amalfi Coast....trying to figure out...
it’s the Amalfi Coast....trying to figure out...
This post was edited on 1/6/20 at 7:12 pm
Posted on 1/6/20 at 7:17 pm to WITCH DOCTOR
Stay in the biggest town. Eat with the locals. You’ll have a blast. If you get lucky they’ll have a warm front and it will be in the 60’s.
Posted on 1/6/20 at 8:30 pm to WITCH DOCTOR
I recommend staying in Positano. Keep in mind February is the off season and some places may be closed. And it may be pretty chilly. Easter is considered the beginning of the season over there. We stayed in Positano the week before Easter a few years ago and loved it. The good news is that it is not at all crowded at that time. From Positano you can take day trips to other towns along the coast. We took the ferry to Capri and the Town of Amalfi. From Amalfi you can go up the mountain to Ravello which is beautiful.
Posted on 1/7/20 at 7:32 am to geauxpurple
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We took the ferry to Capri and the Town of Amalfi.
We stayed in Positano and took the ferry Amalfi and it was absolutely beautiful.
Definitely get a driver to and from the airport.
ETA: never mind i see you posted that you have a driver. We took the bus once out there. It was quite the experience.
This post was edited on 1/7/20 at 7:34 am
Posted on 1/7/20 at 9:10 am to Lazy But Talented
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Definitely get a driver to and from the airport.
Posted on 1/7/20 at 10:26 am to WITCH DOCTOR
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it’s the Amalfi Coast....trying to figure out..
So here are a few of my favorite things along the Amalfi stretch that will likely be open in Feb:
--Museo della Carta in Amalfi town: a historic paper making mill, where paper is still made today. Interesting, and you can buy some of the lovely paper as a souvenir. Website: LINK
--day trip to Pompeii, or stop off in Pompeii prior to driving down to Amalfi. If you've been to Pompeii, then go to Herculaneum instead.
--the Villa Romana, in Minori: a first-century AD Roman villa, excavated and open for tours. Mosaic floors, artifacts, etc.
--Sal di Riso pasticceria, in Minori: LINK. Open all day, has seating inside & upstairs. Good place to sit with a coffee and eat a slice of cake.
--Ceramics studios, in Vietri sul Mare. This is where much of the hand painted work sold up and down the coast is produced. Here's a mini-guide to the town of Vietri, including the Museum of Ceramics: LINK
--buy some colatura, a fermented anchovy sauce related to the ancient Roman garum sauce, in Cetara. The Delfino company processes anchovies, tuna, and other products: LINK And here's a blog post covering a visit to the Delfino factory: LINK This fish sauce is one of the distinctive local foods.
--the Grotto dello Smeraldo (Emerald Cave). Dunno if boats will take you into it during the winter, though. LINK
--cooking classes: probably the best known are at Mamma Agata in Ravello, but there are many other options. LINK
If the weather turned super cold or terrible, or you're bored and want a longer drive, you could drive south to Paestum--about 1 hr 45 minutes away. The best preserved Greek temples outside of Greece are right in the middle of Paestum town. Also on the outskirts of Paestum are many buffalo milk dairies producing the famous mozzarella di bufala & other milk products.
I'll add some more suggestions as I remember them. I need to look back at my photos from that trip to jog my memory.
Posted on 1/7/20 at 12:55 pm to hungryone
You guys are the best...myself and wife have been to 48 countries around the globe. This is the first time to southern Italy, and bringing my daughter and mother in law. Both their first time traveling abroad.
So these tips will come in handy...really appreciate ALL of your help.
Will have a look and start planning...
Again Much Thanks
So these tips will come in handy...really appreciate ALL of your help.
Will have a look and start planning...
Again Much Thanks
This post was edited on 1/7/20 at 12:56 pm
Posted on 1/7/20 at 1:37 pm to WITCH DOCTOR
You're welcome. The Amalfi Coast is beautiful, in any season. If you're prepared for cool/cold weather and a bit of rain, you'll have a great time. I'm assuming that you're either driving from Rome or being picked up at the train station or airport by your driver? If so, I'll make a few more suggestions for things to do/see before you drive down to the coast:
--if driving all the way from Rome, make a pit stop in Caserta, north of Rome. Caserta offers the Royal Palace & its amazing gardens: LINK If you will be passing through that area on a Sunday, you could detour to Caiazzo, home to the legendary Pepe in Grani pizzeria...it is open at 12:30 pm on Sundays. Other days of the week, it opens at 6:30 pm. LINK
--in Sant'Agata sui due Golfi, go to Don Alfonso 1890 for a high end meal. LINK
--if driving all the way from Rome, make a pit stop in Caserta, north of Rome. Caserta offers the Royal Palace & its amazing gardens: LINK If you will be passing through that area on a Sunday, you could detour to Caiazzo, home to the legendary Pepe in Grani pizzeria...it is open at 12:30 pm on Sundays. Other days of the week, it opens at 6:30 pm. LINK
--in Sant'Agata sui due Golfi, go to Don Alfonso 1890 for a high end meal. LINK
Posted on 1/8/20 at 9:32 am to WITCH DOCTOR
Sorrento is best base of operations for seeing the area. Have a great time
Posted on 1/10/20 at 2:37 pm to redfish99
Thanks from the Witch Doctor family....
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