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Amalfi Coast

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user1475317873 · 14/10/2017 09:40

We are planning a trip to the Amalfi Coast in Easter; just wondering what's to do there; how many days do we need and if we will need a car.

Thank you

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LoniceraJaponica · 15/10/2017 09:11

Driving there is not for the faint hearted. We stayed in Sorrento and used the local train service. We took a boat trip to visit Amalfi.

Must sees are Pompei, Herculaneum and Vesuvius.

LoniceraJaponica · 15/10/2017 09:11

Pompeii. I can spell really.

AngelsWithSilverWings · 15/10/2017 09:19

Public transport is very cheap and easy.

We stayed in Sorrento and got the train to Pompeii and Herculaneum ( and a coach transfer from Ercolano station to Vesuvius) We got a bus to Amalfi but it was quite hairy going around the sheer drop corners and it was also extremely packed - standing room only! I'd get the boat if we did it again. The ferry from Sorrento to Capri is good too.

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user1475317873 · 16/10/2017 10:47

Thank you very much. Will Sorrento be the best place to stay if we are taking public transport to explore the area?

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LIZS · 16/10/2017 10:53

Pretty sure you can take a bus from Amalfi to Pompeii etc or book an excursion. Amalfi coast is far prettier than Sorrento and the towns less commercialised.

DeccaMitfordsEntryVisa · 16/10/2017 10:55

We stayed in Sorrento and took the train to various sites (really easy)

Took the bus to Positano - my daughter turned green from the hairpin bends, but it was lovely!

AngelsWithSilverWings · 16/10/2017 11:19

I think Sorrento is best if you want to really get around and see everything. The train is very easy and cheap. I wouldn't want to take a bus from Amalfi to Pompeii as Amalfi to Sorrento was slow , uncomfortable and not for the faint hearted. After our bus ride to Amalfi I was dreading the trip home! ( although the views are amazing!)

Amalfi is very beautiful and much nicer than Sorrento but I'd always pick Sorrento as a base for convenience.

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user1475317873 · 16/10/2017 21:19

Thank you. Amalfi does look beautiful but Sorrento seems more central if we want to explore the area.

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AngelsWithSilverWings · 17/10/2017 07:57

If you do decide to stay in Sorrento this is the hotel we have stayed in both times. www.booking.com/hotel/it/nessunaantichemura.en-gb.html

It is not overlooking the coast but has a lovely pool surrounded by lemon trees and beautiful gardens. The staff are so friendly and the Prosecco breakfasts excellent. A very short walk from the main central square and about an 8 min walk to the station.

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