Frequently Asked Questions about Amalfi and Sorrento Coast

Are beaches both public and private in Amalfi and Sorrento Coast?
Yes, beaches are mainly public and private (as private, I mean you can rent a sun umbrella and deck chairs).

Is Amalfi Coast good for bicycle rides?
It is not. The Amalfi Drive (watch the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9AtjiPxeak ) is a narrow road with many bends.

What about golf and tennis courts?
Some tennis courts are available, for instance in the villages of Minori, Praiano, Sorrento and Massa Lubrense. The closest golf courts are located in Naples or Salerno area (at about 1 hour and half driving) On Amalfi and Sorrento Coast there are no golf courts.

Where is the closest Hospital?
On Amalfi Coast it is in Ravello, street address: Via Civita 40, loc Castiglione di Ravello. A larger Hospital is located in Sorrento, or in Salerno.

Is feasible a day trip to Rome?
Probably not, or if so it will be very tired. Note that to get to Rome from Amalfi and Sorrento Coast you will need not less than 3 hours by car, and 4,5 hours by public transport.

Diving center, where is it in Amalfi Coast?
Look at LA BOA DIVING CENTER, in Praiano area. Web site: http://www.laboa.com/main_eng.html

Credit cards, are mostly accepted?
Yes, they are accepted in all the restaurants and in many shops. Anyway, in some small shops they don’t accept credit card payments. My suggest is to have always some cash with you.

Tip, which is the rule in Italy?
Indeed we don’t have a rule. Tip is of course welcome, but there is not a pattern. Basically, us Italians base it on the quality service.

How can I get to Paestum ruins by public transport?
You have to take a bus to Salerno (two if coming from Positano or Sorrento) then board a train to Paestum. Actually by car is much more easily, just check the driving directions on the left of the blog.

Italian school, do you know any?
Yes you can find some in Sorrento and Salerno town center. Read more at http://www.sorrentolingue.com/ and at http://www.accademialeonardo.it/ or at http://www.accademia-italiana.it/?lang=en

For those who love the nights, what disco do you recommend?
“Music on the Rocks” in Positano, the "Fauno" in Sorrento.

What time food shops close? Are they open on Sunday?
About 8.00 pm. Closed on Sunday.