The allure of the Amalfi Coast is undeniable with its cliffside villages and Tyrrhenian Sea views. But those views also come with endless stairs, curving roads and hilly walks. The coast’s jagged cliffs beckon travelers to ditch motorbikes, convertibles and private drivers for sea travel.
Navigating the coast by sea and putting an expert at the helm of a boat rental in Amalfi means avoiding those roads and the extra trekking to access many beaches on foot. A boat can also lead the way to beaches and restaurants that may be more secluded and with fewer crowds. There’ll be no need to sit in traffic or compete with other travelers for parking spaces (the region gets approximately 5 million visitors each year, according to Reuters). Traveling by boat rental in Amalfi can make the whole experience much more relaxing.
Whether you’re an expert boater or will be hiring a skipper to take the lead, these are a few spots to add to an itinerary for your next boat rental in Amalfi.
Set off on your Amalfi boat rental at Cetara Marina
The accessibility of Cetara’s marina — reachable by car or bus and less than a 30-minute drive from Salerno — makes it an ideal starting point to pick up a boat rental in Amalfi. Known for its fish, especially anchovies and tuna, Cetara’s marina has many options for boat rentals, for a day or longer. Its sandy beach is also worth a stop on your way down the coast.
Linger at Duoglio Beach and Lido degli Artisti
Just past the village of Amalfi, you could reach Duoglio Beach by car and on foot, but you can save yourself a trek by arriving by boat. On foot, you’ll have to climb more than 400 steps, while by boat you can arrive directly at the shore. Lido degli Artisti has chair and umbrella rentals and a restaurant combining a secluded location with full-service amenities.
Discover relics and grottoes at Santa Croce Beach
A few minutes west of Duoglio is Santa Croce, named for a chapel that was once on its shores. You can still see the remains of that chapel in a grotto and with two restaurants and umbrella rentals, you could spend all day on this rocky beach.
See sea cave views at Vine Beach
A few minutes down the coast from Santa Croce Beach, Vine Beach, or Spiaggia della Vite is between Amalfi and Conca dei Marini. It has sea cave views that are quintessentially Amalfi, a pebble beach with chair and umbrella rentals, and a restaurant along with a free beach area.
Savor seafood at Da Adolfo Restaurant, Positano
A five-minute ride from Positano’s Marina Grande, Da Adolfo is only accessible by boat. The small restaurant serves seafood dishes and is particularly known for its octopus salad and mussels. A pebble beach means you can spend the day lingering at Da Adolfo before boating off to your next destination.
Float in the calm water at Arienzo Beach
Known as the beach of 300 steps for the staircase you’ll need to climb to access it on foot, you’re better off arriving at the small cove of Arienzo Beach by boat. Calm water, a restaurant, umbrellas, and sunbed rentals add to the appeal.
The beauty of seeing the Amalfi Coast by sea is that you’ll have the opportunity to discover beaches and restaurants spontaneously. A boat rental in Amalfi can save you travel time and also offer a true getaway.
