Introduction
A stretch of land where the fragrance of the sfusato amalfitano lemon mingles with the sea spray, and every village holds onto gastronomic secrets spanning thousands of years.
The area boasts 4 protected-designation products and 6 dishes of the local tradition and 1 UNESCO heritage sites.
Upcoming Events & Festivals
Here are the upcoming events in Costiera Amalfitana:
Recurring Events
These events take place every year in Costiera Amalfitana:
Regata Storica delle Antiche Repubbliche Marinare
Maggio/GiugnoAmalfi · 70a edizione nel 2025
Sfida remiera tra le quattro antiche repubbliche marinare con corteo storico in costume d'epoca.
Ravello Festival
Giugno-SettembreRavello · 73a edizione nel 2025
Festival internazionale di musica classica nella Villa Rufolo.
Gusta Minori
Fine AgostoMinori
Grande kermesse enogastronomica con degustazioni di piatti della tradizione locale.
Festa di Sant'Andrea
27 GiugnoAmalfi
Festa del patrono con processione solenne e fuochi d'artificio.
Sagra del Pesce Azzurro
AgostoAtrani
Sagra del pesce azzurro nel borgo marinaro più piccolo d'Italia.
Festa della Colatura di Alici
DicembreCetara
Celebrazione della colatura di alici, antico condimento erede del garum romano.
PDO, PGI and local products
The protected-designation products of Costiera Amalfitana represent the excellence of the area:
The Sfusato Amalfitano, a citrus fruit with an intense fragrance cultivated on terraces overlooking the sea.
An ancient liquid condiment heir to Roman garum, obtained from the maturation of anchovies under salt.
Extra virgin olive oil with a fruity flavor produced on the hills of the Salerno region.
Small tomatoes with an intense flavor cultivated in the valleys of Tramonti.
What to eat in Costiera Amalfitana
Pasta dressed with colatura di alici from Cetara, garlic, chili pepper and parsley.
A pastry invented in the 18th century in the monastery of Conca dei Marini, filled with cream and sour cherries.
A soft lemon dessert with limoncello cream, symbol of coastal pastry-making tradition.
Fresh pasta typical of the region, dressed with local seafood.
Ricotta gnocchi of Roman origin, a typical dish of Minori.
Traditional dessert from Maiori with fried eggplant and chocolate.
Traditions & Culture
Festival of Amalfi's patron saint featuring a race of bearers up the Cathedral staircase and fireworks.
Thousands of candles lit along the coast and at sea for San Domenico.
Ceramic tradition dating back to the 17th century, with colorful majolica decorating the entire village.
Medieval tradition of producing fine paper in ancient mills.
UNESCO Heritage
The first UNESCO World Heritage Site declared in Campania for its unique cultural landscape.
Nature Parks & Protected Areas
Marine area between the Costiera Amalfitana and the Sorrentine Peninsula.
Natural oasis in Amalfi with prehistoric ferns and waterfalls.
Historical Figures
Long believed to be the inventor of the compass, linked to the maritime tradition of Amalfi.
Composed part of Parsifal in Ravello, inspired by the gardens of Villa Rufolo.
American writer who lived in Ravello for decades in his villa "La Rondinaia".
Local Communities
The festivals and events in Costiera Amalfitana are organized by Pro Loco associations and local groups that safeguard the area's traditions:
Amalfi
Promuovono la Regata Storica delle Repubbliche Marinare e la Festa di Sant'Andrea, custodendo la tradizione marinara amalfitana.
Cetara
Custodi della tradizione della colatura di alici, organizzano la celebre festa di dicembre che attira buongustai da tutta Italia.
Minori
Organizzano la grande kermesse enogastronomica estiva con degustazioni di ndunderi e altri piatti della tradizione locale.
Curiosities
“Atrani is Italy's smallest municipality by area, with just 0.12 square kilometers.”
“The Sfogliatella Santa Rosa was invented in the 18th century in the monastery of Conca dei Marini.”
“The Costiera Amalfitana was the first UNESCO World Heritage Site declared in Campania (1997).”
Frequently Asked Questions
1What protected designation products are found on the Costiera Amalfitana?expand_more
On the Costiera Amalfitana you will find 4 protected designation products, including: Limone Costa d'Amalfi (IGP), Colatura di Alici di Cetara (Slow Food Presidium), Olio Colline Salernitane (DOP), Pomodorini di Tramonti (PAT).
2What should I eat on the Costiera Amalfitana?expand_more
Traditional dishes of the Costiera Amalfitana include: Spaghetti alla colatura di alici, Sfogliatella Santa Rosa, Delizia al limone, Scialatielli ai frutti di mare, Ndunderi di Minori, Melanzane alla cioccolata. Each of these dishes tells the story of the region's gastronomic heritage.
3What UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there on the Costiera Amalfitana?expand_more
On the Costiera Amalfitana there is 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site: Costiera Amalfitana (Cultural, 1997).
4What are the most famous festivals on the Costiera Amalfitana?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events on the Costiera Amalfitana: Regata Storica delle Antiche Repubbliche Marinare (Amalfi, May/June); Ravello Festival (Ravello, June-September); Gusta Minori (Minori, Late August); Festa di Sant'Andrea (Amalfi, June 27); Sagra del Pesce Azzurro (Atrani, August).
5What natural parks are there on the Costiera Amalfitana?expand_more
Protected natural areas on the Costiera Amalfitana include: Area Marina Protetta Punta Campanella (Marine Protected Area), Riserva Naturale Valle delle Ferriere (Nature Reserve).
6Who organizes the festivals on the Costiera Amalfitana?expand_more
The festivals on the Costiera Amalfitana are organized by local communities such as Pro Loco Amalfi, Pro Loco Cetara, and Associazione Gusta Minori. These Pro Loco organizations and associations are the guardians of the region's gastronomic traditions.