Food festivals and events in Costiera Amalfitana 2026
“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.”
Lemons and Sea
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.
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Prodotti del Territorio
Olio Colline Salernitane
Extra virgin olive oil with a fruity flavor produced on the hills of the Salerno region.
Pomodorini di Tramonti
Small tomatoes with an intense flavor cultivated in the valleys of Tramonti.
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Patrimoni UNESCO
Costiera Amalfitana
The first UNESCO World Heritage Site declared in Campania for its unique cultural landscape.
Patrimonio CulturaleTradizioni Popolari
Processione di Sant'Andrea
Festival of Amalfi's patron saint featuring a race of bearers up the Cathedral staircase and fireworks.
Luminaria di Praiano
Thousands of candles lit along the coast and at sea for San Domenico.
Ceramiche di Vietri sul Mare
Ceramic tradition dating back to the 17th century, with colorful majolica decorating the entire village.
Carta a mano di Amalfi
Medieval tradition of producing fine paper in ancient mills.
Parchi e Aree Naturali
Area Marina Protetta Punta Campanella
Marine area between the Costiera Amalfitana and the Sorrentine Peninsula.
Riserva Naturale Valle delle Ferriere
Natural oasis in Amalfi with prehistoric ferns and waterfalls.
Personaggi Illustri
Flavio Gioia
InventorLong believed to be the inventor of the compass, linked to the maritime tradition of Amalfi.
Richard Wagner
ComposerComposed part of Parsifal in Ravello, inspired by the gardens of Villa Rufolo.
Gore Vidal
WriterAmerican writer who lived in Ravello for decades in his villa "La Rondinaia".
Lo Sapevi Che…
“The Costiera Amalfitana was the first UNESCO World Heritage Site declared in Campania (1997).”
Domande Frequenti
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.