Amalfi Coast Cycling Adventure

After your arrival at Salerno (train station) you travel to one of the villages at the most eastern part of the Amalfi Coast, either Vietri sul Mare, renowned for its colourful tableware ceramics, or the nearby fishermen’s village of Cetara.

In the evening you may go for a stroll through the historical centre of the small village.

On the first day of your trip, you will head for splendid medieval Amalfi, following the beautiful winding coastal road. In case you did not visit it the day before, your first stop is in the idyllic village of Cetara, named after the Roman “cetus”, tuna fish, which still produces some of the world’s finest. Take your time for a cup of coffee or a cappuccino at the little bar near the tiny port of the village, overlooking the colourful fishermen’s boats lying on the white sandy beach.

Then it’s onwards to Capo d’Orso, with a wonderful view of the whole of the Amalfi Coast and Capri. After admiring the view, ride downhill on a beautiful winding road through lemon groves, forests, and dramatic cliffs until you arrive at Maiori, the biggest town on the coast. A short stretch around the headland brings you to Minori, with its nice little centre and beautiful seaside boulevard.  Then you continue with a short climb towards Castiglione, once part of the defence system of the Amalfi Republic. Here you have the choice of cycling up to marvellous Ravello by bicycle, which is quite a climb, or continuing to Amalfi where you can leave your bicycles at the hotel and then take a bus to Ravello. After passing Castiglione you will cycle through marvellous little Atrani with its whitewashed houses and arrive in Amalfi itself, your base for the night.

In the evening you are picked up by private boat and brought to a nice restaurant located in a beautiful little bay nearby. After dinner you travel back to your hotel, gliding by boat over the glorious Mediterranean.

Start today with a short ride from Amalfi to Positano, easily the most scenic of the towns on the coast. Shortly after Amalfi you will pass by the scenic Grotta Azzurra sea cave which is open to the public.

When arriving at Positano, make sure you cycle down into the town towards its beach, from where you can explore its scenic and colourful alleyways by foot. After Positano the coast becomes wilder and more rugged, and it is a good climb to arrive at the Colli di San Pietro, beautifully situated on the ridge that separates the Amalfi Coast from the rest of the Sorrentine Peninsula. A short flat stretch brings you to your hotel at Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi. After settling in at the hotel you can relax and enjoy a hearty meal in the hotel’s restaurant.

On the first stretch of the road this morning you can admire not only the wonderful panorama over the coast towards Capri, but also enjoy the view of the plain stretching out towards Naples dominated by Mount Vesuvius. You now cycle on the plateau high above the coast towards the very end of the peninsula, Punta Campanella. From the very last village (indeed: called ‘Termini’) you have a great view of Capri. For those who feel like it there is the possibility to descend towards the delightful beach of Marina del Cantone and up again. You then return along the northern coast, with wonderful views of the Bay of Naples and again Mount Vesuvius, through the charming village of Massa Lubrense.

For those who want, it is possible to make a detour to the seaside resort of Sorrento, perched on high vertical limestone cliffs above the sea, and visit its city walls, and the old town centre with its wonderful gardens and villas.

Once arrived at your Positano hotel you can relax and settle in before heading into town for dinner. Dinner is on your own tonight; you have the choice of several different pizzeria and restaurants catering for the most diverse budgets.

On the last cycling day, head back in the opposite direction from Positano to Salerno. Take your time for a last look at the Duomo of Amalfi, stop for a coffee in Atrani’s marvellous town square, have a pastry at one of Minori’s bakeries, or stop for a cold drink on a terrace overlooking Maiori’s ample seaside boulevard.

You have the choice to either end the cycling in Cetara – and spend a last afternoon on the beach – or to cycle down into the city of Salerno. Here you may climb up to the medieval castle overlooking it or just explore the maze of little alleyways of the historical centre, dotted with many little artisanal shops, visit its surprising botanical gardens, or simply have an ice cream and relax. In the evening you are free to go out and find a suitable restaurant to end your wonderful trip through one of Italy’s most delightful coastal areas.

The tour ends in Salerno after breakfast today. Safe travels home!