Amalfi Coast Trips

Byzantine New Year

Culture

St. Peter and St. Paul’s Day

Culture

Based on Catholic traditions, the feast day of St. Peter and St. Paul is celebrated all throughout Italy on the 29th of June – but it’s even more special on the Amalfi Coast. Honouring St. Peter’s early life as a fisherman, towns across the Amalfi Coast come to life with processions, fireworks and food galore.

Ravello Music Festival

Music

With a stage set in the gardens of Villa Rufolo overlooking the sea, the hills of Ravello echo with classical melodies between August and September during this annual Music Festival. But it’s not just Mozart and penguin suits – the festival also boasts an array of dance, from classical ballet to contemporary numbers, as well as electronic beats and local accordion players.

Regatta of the Ancient Maritime Republics

Culture

The annual Regatta of the Ancient Maritime Republics is a historic boat race between Amalfi, Genoa, Pisa and Venice – the four Maritime Republics of ancient Italy. While the date of the festival changes every year, the city of Amalfi plays host once every four years. If you find yourself in the area in 2020, this is a must-see event. Not that you’ll be able to miss it – the city comes to life with parades, festivities and general party vibes, and you’ll be right in the middle of the action.

Feast of Santa Maria Maddalena

Culture & Food

A patron saint of the town of Atrani, the feast day of Santa Maria Maddalena is a public holiday for locals. So on the July 22 every year, this beautiful city gets lit up and ready to party. Follow the religious procession down to the beach by day, then get ready to celebrate at night. Tonnes of food vendors line the streets, local musicians play in the piazza and wine flows all night long.

Museum of Paper

Coral Museum

Born from owner Giorgio Filocamo’s love of his art and passion to share his family history, the Coral Museum in Ravello is a private collection of jewellery carved from coral. You’ll have to keep your eyes peeled, as this little gem is hidden away at the back of Giorgio’s jewellery store.

Museo della Ceramica

Known as the gateway to the Amalfi, Vietri sul Mare is a tiny town just west of Salerno and is famous for its brightly-coloured ceramics. These ancient beauties are used to decorate everything from private villas to walls of Cathedrals. Check out some of the town’s most notable works at the Museo della Ceramica, the Ceramics Museum.

Provincial Archaeological Museum

The Amalfi Coast has been attracting settlers and visitors for millennia, so it’s no surprise that they’ve got a few relics on their hands. The Provincial Archaeological Museum in Salerno has a collection of ruins and artefacts that tell the story of the local region, from the days of indigenous cave dwellers, to the colonising Greeks and Romans.

Virtual Museum of Salerno's Medical School

As a global centre for trade and culture throughout the years, Salerno’s history is also deeply rooted in science, having absorbed the knowledge of Greek, Roman and Arab medical traditions. The Virtual Museum of Salerno’s Medical School tells the stories of some of the city’s greatest medical achievements, dating back to medieval times.