WINTER ON THE AMALFI COAST: WHAT TO KNOW AND WHAT TO DO

If you are planning to visit the Coast from October to February, here are our suggestions!
First of all, the weather in these months is very variable: if in October it is not uncommon to come across beautiful sunny days that can also be spent at the beach, from November onwards temperatures drop and rain arrives: always carry a k-way and an umbrella with you so that you are not unprepared!
Given the low tourist numbers, you will be able to book your vacation even a few days before departure. And that's not all: you'll notice that the prices of hotels and b&bs are also lower than in summer, even of those near the centers of the most popular towns, such as Amalfi and Positano.
In addition, even though city traffic is greatly reduced in the winter months, driving along the narrow Amalfi state road is still recommended only for the most experienced, due to the presence of twists and turns. Alternatively, there is a cheaper and equally charming way to get around the Coast: Travelmar fast ferries stop at all major ports and operate throughout the winter. Keep an eye on their website to stay up-to-date on rides!

The arrival of winter does not mean the end of every event, quite the contrary! 

In late November, Amalfi prepares for the heartfelt Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, the town's patron saint. Saint Andrew is celebrated twice a year: once in the summer (I told you about it here) and once on the day of his death, November 30. This day is very dear to all Amalfitans, who participate in large numbers in the procession of the effigy of the saint through the streets of the city. The most exciting moment, however, is the final run up the marvelous staircase of Amalfi Cathedral, by which the Saint is brought back to the church, greeted by loud applause.

Then, with December, the villages come alive with thousands of twinkling lights! Christmas decorations appear everywhere, making the small coastal towns resemble many nativity scenes. 

Already on the night of December 7-8, the feast of the Immaculate Conception, very exciting processions are organized, accompanied by bonfires and popular music, as in the case of Cetara.

If you love Christmas, however, you can't not go to Salerno! This is precisely where the most anticipated event of the month takes place, with the now-famous Luci d'Artista! From November 24, 2023 to January 21, 2024, the waterfront and historic center will be decked out with hundreds of light installations. Every year the event attracts thousands of visitors and fans, who do not want to miss the spectacle of Southern Italy's most famous illuminations! It is an opportunity not to be missed to breathe in the Christmas air and walk around in a magical atmosphere!

On the Coast, the feast of flavors also never stops! At the end of December, at the height of the holidays, Positano hosts the Christmas Zeppola Festival: on the beach of Marina Grande, facing the sea and the characteristic colorful houses perched on the mountain, you can taste the typical fried and sugar-coated doughnuts: mouth-watering!

If you are a lover of good food, even the specialties of autumn and winter will not disappoint! 
Chestnuts, for example, are the stars of a festival held in Scala in mid-October, where you can taste them in all sorts of ways. A place of honor goes to the chestnut tart, which is a short pastry dessert filled with chestnut cream flavored with lemon and vanilla.
Also, autumn is the best time to taste seafood, including clams.
Then, in December, it's the turn of countless Christmas recipes! Between struffoli, zeppole, minestra maritata... there really is something for everyone!

In conclusion, there is no shortage of reasons to come to the Amalfi Coast even in winter: tradition, gastronomy, culture and beauty are here waiting for you 365 days a year!