The Amalfi Coast is known to many travelers for its sheer beauty and color. The bright yellow lemons and blue sea are just two of the vibrant colors in this area. The villages along the coast, with their orange roofs and many-hued umbrella cafes, make up the dreamy pictorial displays of seashore. This entire area is on the southern coastline of a peninsula just south of Naples on the western coast of Italy, a little way above the boot.

Mild Winter and Many Sites

The villages along the Amalfi coast are perched on the high hills leading down to the sea, so every season provides bewitching views of the environs. Winter is mild, here, so walking is still an option for exploring villages and enjoying the coast. Bus tours and cars are good ways to see this coast in winter. Mediterranean breezes keep the temperatures around 40-50 degrees in December and January, so a warm coat is good for sightseeing. It may be damp and foggy some days.

Spring time and Ferry Rides

Spring time along the Amalfi coast has temperatures in the 60-75 degree zone with more sunny days than in winter and less rain. A ferry ride along the coast offers lovely, panoramic scenes and relaxation. Ferries run from April through October and rides may be a half hour to an hour, depending on destination from Sorrento and east. Schedules vary. Cuisine is important here, as in all of Italy. Pizza, invented in Naples, is a treat in this area. Fresh seafood is a given, along with limoncello; mozzarella di buffala, made from fresh cow’s milk, is not to be missed.

Summer Sun, Sand, and the Sea

Summer temperatures in the mid-80s are also tempered by sea breezes, but the sun is a big attraction along the Amalfi Coast, so bask away. The beaches of Minori, Amalfi and Positano are just as picturesque as any, and Nerano is no less charming. Frankly, the southern coast of Italy is well nigh perfect in many ways. Another boon of summer is the nightlife which includes live music and festivals.

Fall Festivals and Fireworks

Autumn along the Amalfi Coast is just as stunning as any other season, and festivals abound. Borgo Torello, on the mountain between Minori and Ravello, has dazzling fireworks to end the festival of the Madonna Addolorata on the third Sunday night in September. Fireworks exploding over the sea, in the dark, on a mountainside, is exciting. The last Saturday in September brings the Feast of the Fish in Positano. Fun-lovers gather on Fornillo Beach to scarf down local, fresh fish dishes and sangria to celebrate the end of summer. Temperatures go from the high 70s to the 50s as fall proceeds. October may be the wettest month. The Duomo di Amalfi is a good visit on a rainy day with its centuries old history and captivating architectural features. The ceramics museum in Ravello is yet another colorful, irresistible spot.

There doesn’t seem to be a “wrong” time to visit the Amalfi Coast. Each season has its attractions, and it is Italy by the sea. Go and relax.