Is The Amalfi Coast Worth It? | 5 Things You Need To Know Before Visiting Positano

[@montisara98]

I’m Italian and I visited ALL the Amalfi Coast in 4 days, I didn’t spend over 500€. Shelby made it a luxury vacation and I’m happy for her, but you can get your hotel room in Napoli or Salerno and then take the train or the bus to each little city on the coast. Get street food and go to the little public beaches! 🇮🇹❤️ (Maybe book your hotel a couple month in advance)

[@ibelieveinpeggygouagain]

What can you expect from an American woman who came to Italy in July and also enjoys a glass of rosé?) Not Florence, not Palermo, not Como, not Umbria, but Amalfi...There are loads of beautiful places in Italy, from Umbria to Ascoli Piceno.

[@ianmeredith130]

Can you help please? Trying to sort Naples, Sorrento, Positano and Capr for a few days, where is the best place to stay?i

[@kauseyes]

hellooo! as a italian can you help me with something? I have this big question about the MENUS in italy, and how to order. Can we share the Antipasti? or everyone needs to order one? I'm from Brazil and we normally order any way we want with our menus here, there is no order and we can pretty much share every course. xxx thanks

[@jj-if6it]

good to know!

[@montisara98]

@@ianmeredith130 Hi! Sorry for my late response. The cheapest accomodations are in Naples and Capri is the most expensive but there’s not a wrong answer!

[@AJTLfilms]

My family and I went last week and we stayed in Salerno and took the ferries to Positano and Amalfi. Really beautiful place for sure! I believe Salerno is a lot cheaper than those other towns and it’s easy to get to from Naples via train. You also get easy access to other tourist sites like Pompeii.

[@jauntily]

Perfect dive off the boat railing at 5:33 Pointed toes upon water entry too! Shelby and her sister Monica did gymnastics and diving in high school. She still has skills!

[@tylersuran6833]

this is one of my favorite videos you’ve made in a long time! the combination of travel tips/ budgeting i LOVED looks so fun

[@AurorasGrey]

I'm Italian and I would never spend do much money to visit Amalfi coast! I'm not referring to flight, of course. Hundreds of dollars for beach clubs? That's a big no no!

[@User_cc]

Classical tourist trap

[@rebeccafoust3545]

@aurorasgrey can you give some local tips? What would you do there as an italian?

[@taryndancer29]

I've been to Italy a few times now and so far Calabria has been my favourite. Such an underrated region.

[@Crystal-rk9yg]

!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣. You broke ?

[@Crystal-rk9yg]

@@rebeccafoust3545eat spaghetti 🤣

[@rodgertim2881]

Great Info shelby !!!! Thanks

[@ClayneBanks]

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[@cherylhills3227]

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[@sebastiaanthijn7982]

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[@cherylhills3227]

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[@antonioharannogueira305]

Hi! I'm from Portugal, my sister has already been in the Amalfi coast ! She didn't go to any beach clubs and she still said that it was amazing! She also rented a scooter which she said it was an amazing experience to ride! Beijinhos, António

[@Movieman1965]

I like the idea of a scooter because you can stop just about anywhere and explore. Then get back on and drive to the next spot.

[@catbeingcurious]

This is going to help a lot of people! I remember when I went I had to look up lots of blog posts to get the info I wanted. Entertaining too 😊 great vid

[@KelseyEliza]

I very much enjoyed this video! I definitely would love more videos like this of traveling to different places and breaking down costs and different tips, etc! Hopefully planning a trip to Italy soon and I feel like this was super honest and helpful!

[@ShelbyChurch]

Will do!

[@ibelieveinpeggygouagain]

Have you ever considered that a millionaire American blogger might have access to opportunities and spending that are not comparable to yours?

[@Jambaman84]

We went here on our honeymoon. We ended up making Naples our hub where we stayed. Took the train to Sorrento and then took a bus to Amalfi Coast. You really just need a day or two max to see everything there. Staying in naples gives you more options to see other things such as, pompeii, sorrento and naples.

[@MichaelSaves]

Looks amazing, Shelby! You took some great shots. I appreciate the tips to save money.

[@KristaHarrisSB]

Love Positano and the Amalfi Coast! I would just add that going in the fall or shoulder season is an option. Less crowded and less expensive, but depending on the weather, you might not have any beach days. It would be more for sightseeing, boating, food & culture, etc.

[@PeriWinkle33957]

Would that be September?

[@xoxjelloxox]

Beaches are closed then?

[@KristaHarrisSB]

@@PeriWinkle33957 Yes, Sept, Oct or in the spring - April or May.

[@KristaHarrisSB]

@@xoxjelloxox They could be, depending on the weather. We had a storm move in on our last day in Positano when we were there once in late September.

[@eljj7968]

You can totally do it on the cheap! I did as a uni student. Stayed in hostels, just took the bus from Naples, public transport around Naples city itself, and buses between the towns on the coast. You can find cheaper places to eat away from the super touristy restaurants too :)

[@BB-vo6on]

thanks for this advice!!! Im visiting soon, definitely not visiting for joining beach clubs and fancy restaurants. I just want to take a walk there, watch the mountains, enjoy the environment, take a run. what are the places that are cheaper to eat? do they have markets, or super markets?

[@eljj7968]

@@BB-vo6on yes that’s what I did too! There are markets and supermarkets in bigger towns and cities, but you can always find small bakeries and the like that are affordable (that goes for most places in Europe). I would recommend trying the Lorca pizza cause it’s amazing, and if you do takeaway from just a little place rather than a nice restaurant it will be much cheaper. Also do not miss visiting Pompeii! That’s the one place I would spend money on an entrance fee, it’s worth seeing.

[@jj-if6it]

Naples felt so dodgy though when I was there!

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

That's not a bad price. Water Taxi looks like fun and love the view.

[@cdyesnowcd]

but it's fake price, it will cost more, trust me

[@asiaminddynamics]

I was at that beach you showed at the beginning when there was nothing. I was the only tourist and together with my Italian girlfriend. Heck, we slept on the beach, built up our own tent. This was like 200 years ago.... yeah, I am that old. Wow, it really has changed to the max.

[@bethany5830]

Love this style video. Like I’m not even sure I’m visiting Italy any time soon but it’s still fun traveling there with you!

[@VideoGameRoom32]

Amazing establishing shot at the beginning of the video. Your presentation videos are so well done.

[@tanyamoon3463]

To save money, my friends and I stayed in charming Atrani. It’s a pleasant walk to Amalfi. Amalfi/Atrani is ideal to me. We did a day trip in Positano by water taxi. One day is sufficient. Mid September was active but not overly crowded.

[@Ciao_ciao333]

I LOVED seeing you visit my favorite place, the Amalfi Coast!! Next time you should try the path of the gods hike from Bomerano to Nocelle! And also behind Amalfi town is the Valley of the Mills, a beautiful gorgeous walk thru ancient forests and ruined medieval paper mills!

[@CristinaDavalos1127]

Would love to see video of you going to Lake Como or Taoromina, Sicily...this was absolutely gorgeous....too many stairs for me but grateful for the travel tips ❤

[@karofrt]

A few words from European: Italy has very well developed train connections. Trains are cheap and fast. Take advantage of it to save money You don't have to fly to Naples, it will be probably cheaper to fly to Milan and it has the best links by trains everywhere in Italy. Don't stay near Positano or Capri, these are definitely the poshest and expensive locations - everything is super overpriced in there and super crowded, stay somewhere around, take local train to visit for a day or so (of course Capri needs a boat), even more recommend you to book multiple locations and move after few days (unless you really just want to chill)

[@pr4vus.studios]

Did you check Ravello and did the hike from there to Positano? If not, it's really worth it, it's called Path of the Gods for a good reason! 🤩

[@Jeroen74]

Such a nice trip, I could see you doing more of these and makes videos about them 😊

[@FlawlessKevin]

I’m going next month! Thanks for sharing :)

[@ShelbyChurch]

Have fun!!

[@AlbertMarasigan-ec1hj]

@@ShelbyChurchhi Shelby how are you and Monica doing Is she doing ok

[@geoffhamby9384]

One more thing worth considering is how close it is to Pompei. Highly recommend a day trip up to the ruins.

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

Yes! We went in May, and it was definitely worth the visit.

[@jenniferparker7588]

Dang, we went back in 2017. Glad we were able to go before it got so crazy.

[@thehammah8039]

My BFF and I went to Naples a couple of years ago and WOW if you do not like traffic, smog or stairs do not go there! I have bad knees and we had trouble getting a taxi to pick us up. I eventually left our airbnb for a western style resort south of the city that was on flatter land.

[@elliot2871]

Praiano is a hidden gem, definitely recommend staying there, as its packed in Positano.

[@Melody-pt2st]

Hi, I have been watching videos about Amalfi coast, since we went there yesterday and we joined a group tour from Rome. Can you imagine we paid only 100 euros each, from Rome to Sorrento by bus, then a private boat that took us to Positano, Amalfi then back to Sorrento and finally back to Rome. we are so happy we enjoyed at a cheaper price except there was less time to swim however we were able to see all the highlights of these 3 islands - Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi!

[@teddyandclaus]

Path of The Gods hike is a must for me, great video

[@karlyd7274]

Nice video! I can definitely see why you love it there so much!

[@wesm3848]

I stayed in Minori. Much less crowds and reasonable pricing of Condo and places to eat. Will go back again in 2025 summer. Went to all the places you mentioned, you missed Ravello. Flew into Naples, ride service arranged by condo owner to Minori from Naples airport the only way to go. Took water taxi to Positano, Amalfi and Capri from Minori, but in the future will use the public bus system when possible so much cheaper. Maiori has the biggest and best beach on the Amalfi coast, was a short distance from Minori. In the summer both Positano and Amalfi are very crowded try to stay in the smaller towns nearby.

[@RenzoStefanoPontexRuiz]

The world is very big. There are so many beautiful places in the world and This is one of them. This place is really beautiful, I'd like to go there someday. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with us, You're so clever, Have a great day.

[@VvAloe]

I enjoyed staying in Sorento. I don’t know if it is cheaper there or the same. And then I had a boat ride to Capri. Sorento is fun with their lemon everything - famous limoncello alcohol drinks and cute shops and seeing fruits on the trees. I also felt it was an adventure with the insane small serpentine roads and busses folding their mirrors in order to pass each other on the tiny crazy cliff roads.

[@joiab11]

Great video Shelby! I'm so happy for you to take a beautiful vacation.

[@Crystal-rk9yg]

She always takes a vacation, Lol . What are ya talking about ?

[@jayhurley8370]

Oh wow. Thank you so much. I always check with friends before I travel. Most of the time we get a local guide. Appreciate you!! 😊

[@cquinnth]

Echo how great the path to the Gods is. You can see how people farm in this part of the world. Ravello is beautiful along with Amalfi and Sorrento. In Capri we hiked to a Roman ruin which was great. It really is a gorgeous coast to explore!

[@johnpoldo8817]

We went to Positano last September and stayed at Le Sirenuse. Shelby, I highly recommend you stay there next time in Positano. You will be serenaded in their 5-star restaurant, probably the best in Amalfi Coast. Amalfi beach sand is ugly, but the water is beautiful. Capri is fabulous and you can see most of it in a day. Another nice activity in Positano is a short drive to Ravello. Dine at Restaurant Belvedere for a fabulous experience. If you can’t walk up/down at least 6 flights of stairs, don’t go to Amalfi because stairs are everywhere. Bring lots of money because the only bargain we discovered is great pizza.

[@ToddDesiato]

The hiking makes it impossible for my wife and I to go there, but it looks like a great place for you youngins.

[@FreelyAdventures-x7k]

Shelby, you missed a few amazing beaches! Fiordo di Furore is about a 15 minute bus ride east of Praiano, on the way to Amalfi town. And the beach at Nerano is breathtaking! Nerano is south of Sorrento and west of Positano.

[@jenniferann6312]

I was just in the Amalfi coast as well! I felt like all the information you gave was super accurate, however, it’s definitely possible to do it much cheaper. I actually stayed in Sorrento and took a ferry to Positano and also to Capri. I think it all depends on what you prioritize! Going to the beach was not on the top of my list so I didn’t have to worry about spending a bunch of money at beach clubs, instead I really wanted to go shopping in all the little shops. I definitely had no idea about how rocky the beaches were! And I knew there was gonna be a lot of steps, but I don’t think I was as prepared as I should’ve been 😂

[@SinglemotherSenThiViet]

This beach is really amazing and very very beautiful I will go there one day

[@wrbk19]

One of my favorite places I have ever visited!

[@admangoe]

Going to Amalfi coast in August. I’m very bad at limiting my spending whilst on holiday, after watching this I’m terrified for my poor bank balance 😱

[@Crystal-rk9yg]

!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@ianna2321]

How was it? Trying to decide if we should do a day trip?

[@nataliegordon3132]

I love this travel review video! You should do more of these!!

[@exploringfindeverything]

Shelby, this was incredible in what you shared today. I love how you went into detail and what to make sure to go for and what to miss. I hope you do more of these kinds of vlogs and go to other areas. As in Amsterdam, London, Paris and parts unknown. Just terrific!!!

[@TeresaCruz-ys8gj]

I went to Amalfi cost, last summer and stay in town call Sorrento, very easy acess to, positano capri, Amalfi and from the Airport. My flight was from Lisbon to Napolis from there I took a bus 5 € to Sorrento.

[@letter203ify]

I would like to visit but the Amalfi coast is so expensive! Thanks for your review.

[@adriennejacoby8319]

Try the Italian riviera and do the Cinque Tierra instead… or go to Ischia instead of Capri.

[@letter203ify]

@@adriennejacoby8319 thank you for your valuable advice. Will I get a similar experience with fewer tourists?

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

Typo at 9:18, but great video! We just visited Sorrento for the day on our honeymoon, and it was really pretty!

[@victoriadownton121]

I've been there twice and is so hype. The water is cold af and it feels like you're a sardine in a can.

[@conniejohnsoncj8724]

Shelby, love your new apartment Decore! Great information for travelling here!

[@lauradalenberg3755]

I just came back from 2 weeks in Italy. Decided against Amalfi, seems beautiful but just too stressful getting around and the crowds. Discovered Sirmione in Lake Garda which was fabulous and so much more relaxing. Maybe you’re better off going to places you never heard of?

[@EricTorres713]

Definitely need to book my return. Great tips!

[@emilyfang4502]

ugh i LOVE sorrento/positano!!!

[@emilyfang4502]

i would also recommend packing light because of the uneven (cobblestone) streets and amount of up/down stairs you're walking! the path of the gods hike is also TOTALLY worth it

[@ShelbyChurch]

Agreed I would def not bring a big checked bag. Carry on only!!

[@joshuadominictoling5310]

@@ShelbyChurchHey, Shelby, do you like flying into Italy? Just left the USA?

[@AlyssaMaeFriend]

Come to Rome next time! I'll show you around (:

[@jj-if6it]

How busy it is depends on the time of year as well though

[@StephenOshea]

amazing video i have been here its so good

[@adrienne8048]

I loved this video!!

[@hotelhighlights]

Great Video! Cool content!

[@Carla-hv3xw]

Great info! Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@eddieman3700]

I think it would be interesting to videos of places within the US and outside the country, that you can travel to for about 4 days for less than 2000 dollars, we all want to get away and relax but within the confides of the terrible economy

[@theoriginalEva]

You should visit Greece next!

[@CommandoMaster]

Looks fun - i don't think it's very expensive compared to what ur making

[@mandipkaur9380]

LOL

[@Crystal-rk9yg]

!!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@stevend481]

Expensive is expensive

[@CommandoMaster]

@@stevend481 Nope. Somebody making min wage would think a Starbucks coffee is expensive. Some hedge fund CEO would not.

[@AbdulRahim-cu7y]

Hey Shelby! Do you edit videos yourself, or have you hired someone? if you’re interested, would love to discuss further.

[@cctv0921]

What time of year is best? Shelby’s blog made it seem like it was so so hot

[@brucekhanhho]

Where is the beach at 3:20? :)

[@Anthony-zw1qb]

Do u need cash for the water taxi or do they take plastic ?

[@WishAtElevenEleven]

WOW, this makes me have a new appreciation for the epic Italy road trip my family took when I was in my 20s and my parents paid. I can’t imagine spending this much. I actually preferred Florence and Rome to Amalfi because for me the magic of Italy is more in the art and architecture than the beaches. Food was great everywhere but I was not a fan of the limoncello that is super popular in Amalfi. I’d rather go somewhere tropical for a beach vacation and stick to the cultural stuff in Italy. Beaches in Hawaii are so much better imo and it’s cheaper to get there.

[@Crystal-rk9yg]

!!!!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣. Money problems ?? Lol

[@jeffruebens8355]

Someone that went to all world cities for their work liked Oslo, Norway the most, safer nicer and cleaner. One guy at work says he preferred Switzerland and New Zealand for week long vacations, however they are expensive compared to somewhere more of a dump with more pollution and homeless people.

[@mitrabinasen4977]

Is December/January a good time to visit here?

[@jturner4640]

Beautiful! But certainly pricey. Great video!

[@MissTunaColada]

I want to see you do a video like this but with Japan !!

[@aruth51485]

Great video , love it. ❤

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

The one thing I didn't like were the beach lounges are to close together. I think people need more personal space that's if your next to a stranger.

[@ShelbyChurch]

Agreed it would be nice if they were spaced out more!

[@anotherdedchannel]

I try to watch these vacations and think of the common person. 60% of people make less than 60k a year, so I'd say this is the top end of what your average person would do? This would be a nice once a year vacation for a couple in that income bracket if both people worked. Solo on that income I may go somewhere else that doesn't need the flight, or if you could get a deal on the flight maybe make it work.

[@ShelbyChurch]

The cheapest way to do it would be save up airline points to get the flight for free, and a couple splitting a 3 star hotel in Praiano wouldn’t be too bad

[@Crystal-rk9yg]

!!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Sounds like you live paycheck to paycheck

[@a.k8069]

If you're flying from the east coast instead of west coast, the flight is closer to $500 (JFK/LGA). which takes a good $1000 out. Same about getting the 2bd instead of a 1 bed (assuming it's a couple). There's ways to make this more "affordable", but honnestly, travel as a whole isn't affordable more than once every 2 years if you aren't making above median household income (without kids) in your area. North Florida, Carolinas, and Virginia are popular beach towns for a reason! Jump in a car (that you already pay for), drive for a day, and you can enjoy a vacation by a nice beach for a "reasonable" fee.

[@jj-if6it]

I find it so weird that Americans call main courses entrees! In Australia an entree is an appetiser, after all entree means 'enter' to the meal in French.

[@kaitlynk1660]

how did it compare to your trip to Croatia???

[@nataliasobien1]

Thank you for doing this video! I always wanted to know how much all of this would cost if I went :)

[@lsheykina]

A cover charge? So they charge you to walk into their restaurant?

[@FilmOwca]

I with my frends have been at Amalfi and Neapoli for a week and we paid 650$ for everything total. (All trip recorded on my channel but in Polish)

[@texasburbs4380]

Pompei is only an hour away from Positano....

[@bobdaniels3692]

when you say private car do you mean uber. or do they not have uber over there?

[@Y_Canada]

I've been to Europe probably 30-40 times, including 4 times in Italy, and I've never heard of Amalfi Coast. I suppose it became popular in the last 5-10 years thanks to social media.

[@Crystal-rk9yg]

!!!!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. You ill ?

[@piotrziernik4588]

thank you sister

[@VideoGameRoom32]

Did you eat some cold pasta? Cold pasta is so good. YUMMY!!!

[@Crystal-rk9yg]

!!!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. You that broke you gotta eat cold food ??

[@VideoGameRoom32]

@@Crystal-rk9yg Are you that ignorant? They actually make cold pasta. You never heard of it. Are you living under a rock?

[@jj-if6it]

I wouldn't really mind cause sitting and sunbathing on a packed beach is not my idea of fun!

[@Zumbawithelie]

Anyone can advise on car rental when visiting the Amalfi coast , estimate on cost per day , and pros and cons ?

[@lauradalenberg3755]

I don’t think it’s recommended due to terrain, traffic, lack of parking.

[@jeanettenfreeland1408]

Would you ever go to Hawaii one of the Islands

[@joshuadominictoling5310]

Is this taken in Italy Travel, Shelby?

[@shanehaley8762]

You said you wouldn’t recommend the beach club but then go on to say it was one of your favorite things 🤣

[@Guarracino.Alessandro]

Hi shelby! 👋 I’m Alessandro, and I’m about to start a new adventure and I would like to know your opinion 🎥✨ Here’s my idea: 🚕 My dad is a taxi driver who works with American tourists arriving in Naples by cruise. 🌍 I want to start a KZbin channel live streaming the best spots in my area: Positano, Amalfi, Sorrento, Pompeii, Naples. 🎙 I’ll stream in English to connect with an American audience and show them the beauty of these places in real time. Do you think that this can work? Thanks so much for your tips! ❤

[@johnmalloy3418]

I'll just go to catalina island and then pocket the change. Haha

[@maily8388]

It’s so expensive in Positano, Amalfi, wonder how local people can afford to live there?. Wandering on the raining day, indigenous people walking up on the dark narrow staircase every day for groceries. Life is tough but they adapted it for thousand of years.

[@megcreates2.0]

I want to go but have to get new knees first !😂

[@TraceyPoland]

Looks so nice! How much can you write off?

[@Crystal-rk9yg]

!!!!!!! 🤣🤣

[@theyofactor]

Bingo

[@allystanhope4431]

Any insight to why you guys didn’t rent a car? I watched your vlog and looked like you were back and forth between towns a lot and now watching this transportation was a big chunk of budget - excluding the flight obviously. Not judging just genuinely curious if that’s not a good option in this area.

[@Crystal-rk9yg]

!!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Crystal-rk9yg]

Because her and her friends can’t drive on the otherside of the bloody road that’s why lol

[@SemesterAtSeaHopeful]

@@Crystal-rk9ygin Italy, they drive on the right side. Same as the US

[@ShelbyChurch]

You have to pay to park it each night at the rental, and the roads are really stressful to drive on - I preferred to not deal with that!

[@ManuelPabloArnao]

You moved to LA?! 🥳

[@Suree.Lifestyle]

What was the water temp?

[@johnfriel-uj2zs]

Dream About Going To Amalfi. Thank 😊 You For 😘 Outstanding Video.❤🎉😅😊

[@brandonsteel296]

I've been watching you for the last 100 years.... Love your content but how are you everywhere all the time 😂 - Yeah I know about the twins thing But you wouldn't dare - would you 😉