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The ultimate Amalfi Coast road trip

Don’t get swept up in the crowds flocking to the larger Amalfi Coast towns. Yes, they’re some of the best in the business when it comes to sea views and chic cobbled streets – but they all have smaller, equally charming equivalents just a short drive – or boat trip, away. We’ve handpicked the Amalfi Coast’s best places for Italian architecture, fishing history, gourmet eats and hilltop places to swerve the crowds.

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The top 9 things to do on the Amalfi Coast 

It’s easy to pitch up with a list of just three things to do on the Amalfi Coast. Eat carbs, gaze at the devastatingly beautiful views and mooch between tiny harbours. Beyond that? Consider adding a few must dos to your Amalfi Coast itinerary. Yes, some of it is a little foodie-centric. This IS the Amalfi Coast after all. But, the hiking, scuba diving and island hopping are not to be missed. Rub shoulders with A listers, visit vine-filled wine estates and peer into the Amalfi Coast’s obsession with lemons. Don’t worry, there are still plenty of pastel hues to take in along the way…