THE CHILD-FRIENDLY AMALFI COAST: TIPS, PLACES AND ACTIVITIES

Before booking your stay, I advise you to keep in mind that there is no railway line on the Coast. 

For travel from one place to another, prefer ferries: they are convenient, fast and generally less crowded than buses. Travelmar connects all the towns on the Coast and operates from April to October: since the service varies depending on weather conditions, always remember to check the website to see if it is active! Just click on the following link: https://travelamalficoast.travelmar.it/en/index 

An alternative is the Sita buses, but in high season they are busier than usual, and traveling on foot with children on roads full of twists and turns could be difficult and stressful for you and them. 

If, on the other hand, you reach the Coast by car, you must remember that the roads are difficult to navigate, often narrow and tangled, and very busy, especially during peak season.

Finally, some coastal villages are sheer above the sea, such as the stunning Positano, and if you are traveling with baby carriages or strollers you are sure to encounter many stairways. 

Keeping these pointers in mind will make it easier to plan your vacation, free of all stress and worries!

From beaches to green parks, boat rides to museums, the Amalfi Coast offers plenty of activities to get the whole family involved. Here are some ideas to keep young and old entertained

• In addition to the beaches in Minori, Maiori, and Amalfi, the one in Atrani is also suitable for children, being sheltered from the wind by a barrier of rocks and having a sandy seabed.
• If you cannot face long distances on foot, a ferry ride is for you! With Travelmar, not only will you be able to visit the Coast more quickly and economically, but both adults and children will love observing the towns from the sea: with houses of a thousand colors perched on the rocks, the spectacle is assured!
• The Ferriere Valley in Amalfi offers easy nature trails suitable for families with children. Full of streams, waterfalls and lots of greenery, it is a perfect place to spend a day in contact with nature and to admire the ancient water mills that were used to produce the famous Amalfi paper.
• Also in Amalfi, a stop not to be missed is the Paper Museum, which offers reduced rates to children under 12 for both the guided tour of the museum and the Handmade Experience, which allows everyone to create a sheet of paper with their own hands.
• Another fascinating cultural destination is the Roman Archaeological Museum in Positano. Under the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, just a few steps from the seafront, you can access a Roman-era villa whose frescoes and structures can be admired. The visit has a short duration and is ideal especially for curious children!
• Among the many parks and gardens on the Coast, which we have told you about in depth here, there are some with equipped areas ideal for entertaining children: in Salerno, the Irno Park and Pinocchio Park host green areas and an amphitheater that hosts events and entertainment activities. Pinocchio Park also features a bronze statue of the world-famous wooden child made by Antonio Petti, and children can walk through the park and discover its history through the colorful mosaics that decorate the pavement.