Are you trying to spend a day on the Amalfi Coast on a budget? Here’s a series of useful tips to do just that!
amalfi coast on a budget
amalfi coast on a budget
The Amalfi Coast is among one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, and it’s easy to see why, with its stunning cliff-top vistas, colorful towns dotting the coastline, and beautiful beaches offering some of the best summertime destination experiences you can find in Europe. Unfortunately, partially due to its popularity, the Amalfi Coast has a reputation as a very expensive place to take a vacation.
While it’s definitely more expensive than many other European destinations, the Amalfi Coast doesn’t HAVE to be an exorbitantly expensive trip. If you plan properly, you can easily visit the Amalfi Coast on a budget. In this blog post, I’m going to share with you my best tips and suggestions for visiting the Amalfi Coast without breaking the bank!
Peak season in the Amalfi coast runs from early June to late August, with August in particular being very popular. It’s a beautiful time of year, with long sunny days and very little rain. Also note that if you like to party or experience the nightlife, then this time of year is the liveliest! Despite this, I tend to avoid traveling during peak season due to the higher temperatures and the extreme amount of crowds that it brings, which can sometimes make wonderful destinations less enjoyable (or at least more stressful). Due to high demand, accommodation and flight prices tend to be at their highest during this period, as well, which should be taken into consideration.
If you plan to travel during this period, don’t worry – you can still have an absolutely incredible trip and will likely have fantastic weather, but you may have to pay more attention to the time of day you visit certain attractions to make sure you can enjoy them to their full potential (getting there early usually means WAY less crowds) and you may need to work harder to find good deals that don’t break the bank.
Shoulder season runs from early April to the end of June and from early September to late October and is my personal favorite time to visit the Amalfi coast! During this time, the weather is more enjoyable, with days still being warm and sunny with little rain, but you have the added bonus of it not being so hot that walking around the towns is miserable, which can sometimes happen during the hottest days in peak season. I was in the Amalfi coast in mid-October last year and the weather was still beautiful with the water still warm enough to swim in and enjoy, so don’t worry about not being able to enjoy the beaches during this time!
Furthermore, you will encounter far fewer crowds during shoulder season, meaning that you can enjoy locations with less noise pollution and obstructed views. Some days you might even get places to yourself, which makes them feel especially magical (although there are lots of travelers like me that love to travel in shoulder season so don’t count on this happening too often). Perhaps best of all, the prices for flights and accommodation are much more affordable during shoulder season since there is less demand, which means that you can save money and extend the trip longer than it would last during peak season!
Low Season may be your best option if you want to visit the Amalfi Coast on a budget, happens from November to March but has the worst weather, with chillier temperatures making it so you can’t enjoy swimming in the sea and more frequent cloudy and rainy days replacing the long, sunny days of the other months. However, it also comes with its own upsides! Notably, prices will be the cheapest in the Amalfi Coast during this season (although be aware that there will be fewer accommodation and restaurant options as some do close for the season). Furthermore, there will be far fewer tourists during this season and you will get to experience the Amalfi Coast much more like a local does, which can be an incredible experience! If you don’t care about bumming it on the beach and swimming in the sea, you can have an incredible time visiting the Amalfi coast at this time when its charming towns are at their most peaceful.
One of the best parts of any Italian vacation is getting to try the local delicacies and iconic Italian dishes, and the Amalfi coast is no different! You will find so many different options for some of the best food you’ve ever had in the Amalfi coast. However, like everything else in the area, food in the Amalfi Coast can be SOOOO expensive! Sometimes it is definitely worth the splurge to have a memorable or even once-in-a-lifetime meal, but saving money on food costs can often be necessary as well. I will provide some recommendations for food to try and help save some money while eating in some of the Amalfi Coast towns.
In Positano, it can unfortunately be extremely difficult to find an affordable meal. However, while not the cheapest option in the world, La Galli Bistrot in Positano provides great food and a stunning view of the iconic clifftop Positano houses for a reasonable price. One of my biggest tips for saving money on food in Positano is to try and shop at the local markets or grocery stores. For example, while you might pay over 10 euros for one of the iconic lemon sorbets in a lemon from a stand, you can get one from the grocery store for only a few euros (and it’s just as cute and delicious once you take it out of the wrapper).
Unfortunately, I had no luck finding a cheap restaurant in Ravello, and you are probably best off shopping at a local grocery store or going to nearby Scala if you want to eat on a budget during your visit there. If you shop at a local market, you can easily get supplies for delicious sandwiches, including fresh bread, meats, and cheeses for under 5 euros, so it really isn’t a bad option!
Amalfi town has more affordable options than Positano or Ravello, luckily. I recommend La Bottega dei Ferrari, a very affordable butcher/sandwich shop with an extremely local vibe and absolutely delicious food. I also recommend La Rua Pizze e Delizie, a restaurant with fast but good service and pizzas for only 5 euros (practically a steal compared to normal Amalfi coast prices). There are also many other affordable options that you can find by researching local eateries in Amalfi.
Lastly, I spent most of my time in Praiano and found it to have some delicious, yet affordable options for food. My favorite budget option was definitely Che Bontà, a reasonably priced eatery with a large variety of options that were all delicious! We ate in person and ordered takeaway from this restaurant at least half a dozen times and were always so satisfied with our meals, while also not having to spend too much. Carica Bar is also an affordable option for coffee and breakfast. Attached to the local Praiano gym, you can get delicious coffee and smoothies here for cheaper than most nearby restaurants, and the staff is very friendly!
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