The most breathtaking views on the Amalfi Coast (and where to stay to enjoy them)

Where exactly can you find the best views on the Amalfi Coast? We've put together a guide to 7 must-see viewpoints to add to your bucket list.

For each location, you’ll get practical tips on the best photo spots, ideal times to visit, and advice on where to stay nearby. Spoiler alert: you’ll love the place to sleep in Positano. 

The Amalfi Coast stitches together sun-soaked towns along the Tyrrhenian Sea with enchanting hilltop villages. Each of them has a way of interpreting this iconic, romantic, legendary, rugged slice of Italy.

While dolce-vita classics like Positano and Ravello are always crowd-pleasers and never fail to impress, you’ll soon find that the best views on the Amalfi Coast are sometimes well off the typical tourist trail.

In this guide, we’ll break down 7 essential viewpoints, with insider tips on how to get there, when to go for the best light, and which local stays will make your trip super cool.

Here are the locations covered in this guide for the best views on the Amalfi Coast:

- Positano

- Ravello

- Praiano

- Vietri sul Mare

- Maiori

- Furore

- Scala

PS: If you’re planning a holiday in Positano and nearby, check out our tips for spending 5 unforgettable days on the Amalfi Coast.

Positano is one of the most recognisable Italian towns. With its picture-perfect scenery, it’s no wonder that photographers consider this former fishing village a favourite spot and among the best viewpoints on the Amalfi Coast and in Italy. You’re never too far from a breathtaking view, whether you're wandering down a narrow alleyway, relaxing on the beach, browsing a fruit stall that looks like it was styled by a set designer, or dining on a panoramic terrace.

Photo spots - Spiaggia Grande provides the classic postcard-pretty view back towards the town. For a higher vantage point, head to the terrace near the Church of Santa Maria Assunta or walk up Via Cristoforo Colombo for wide-angle Amalfi Coast photos. Many hotels, cafés, and restaurants also offer spectacular viewpoints. Hotel Montemare and Il Capitano restaurant have some of the best.

Best time to visit - Early morning is best for soft light and fewer people. Late afternoon brings a golden light but also more crowds.

Where to stay - From Hotel Montemare, a pure, luxurious Amalfi-style albergo, you’ll enjoy an unforgettable panorama over the bay of Positano and wake up to one of the best views on the Amalfi Coast. The kind that makes you never want to leave.

The quiet hilltop town of Ravello is celebrated for its historic villas, scenic gardens, and oh-so-Italian-dream atmosphere. During the summer months, it hosts the music-lovers’ favourite Ravello Festival, a series of open-air concerts and cultural events staged at Villa Rufolo. Its elevated position makes it one of the best viewpoints on the Amalfi Coast, particularly appreciated by professional photographers and amateurs.

. Photo spots - A top location for iconic Amalfi Coast photos is the Terrace of Infinity at Villa Cimbrone. The gardens of Villa Rufolo are equally captivating, especially in spring, when they burst into full bloom. From there, a 5-minute stroll leads to another top viewpoint on the Amalfi Coast, Belvedere Principessa di Piemonte. 

. Best time to visit - Late morning to early afternoon for optimal light. Villa Cimbrone: daily 9:00–20:30 (last entry 20:00). Villa Rufolo: 9:00–20:00 (last entry 19:30).

. Where to stay - Ravello has boutique hotels with incredible views, but prices rise during festival season. For a quieter and affordable base, check nearby Scala.

Praiano is a lesser-known coastal village that offers plenty of scenic spots for the perfect photo, particularly at sunset. Unlike more crowded destinations, Praiano, between Positano and Amalfi, has retained a more local, lived-in feel, even during the peak season.

- Photo spots - For some of the best views on the Amalfi Coast, head to Piazza San Gennaro. From there, a scenic path winds up to the San Domenico Monastery, one of the most memorable viewpoints on the Amalfi Coast. Also reach the fjord-like setting of Marina di Praia and Spiaggia della Gavitella, among the few beaches along the Costiera Amalfitana that enjoy direct sunlight until sunset.

- Best time to visit - Late afternoon to sunset, since a few towns on the coast face west, like Praiano does.

- Where to stay - Opt for the upper part of town for the best views on the Amalfi Coast. Especially during the off-season, Praiano tends to be more affordable than its superstar neighbors, while still offering exceptional views and easy access to nearby towns.

Colourful Vietri sul Mare marks the eastern gateway to the Amalfi Coast. It’s the birthplace of the region’s distinctive hand-painted ceramics, which adorn facades, squares, and staircases of nearby towns. The upper districts boast some incredible views of the coastline. It’s also the only town along the Amalfi Coast with a train station, so it’s a good starting point for travellers without a car.

- Photo spots - A sought after viewpoint is the central Villa Comunale, the "Park Güell of the Amalfi Coast", featuring mosaic-tiled stairways and sweeping sea views. The hilltop village of Raito has quieter alleys and gorgeous Gulf of Salerno vistas. Another great spot for Amalfi Coast photos is Piazza Matteotti, a small belvedere above the marina.

- Best time to visit - There is no right time to reach Vietri sul Mare’s best photo spots, but morning or late afternoon often provide the best light.

- Where to stay - Vietri is the nearest Amalfi Coast town to Salerno, with easy road, bus, and train connections. Its scenic hotels in both the centre and Raito make it a good base for visitors coming from Salerno.

Maiori is an accessible and spacious town featuring the longest stretch of beach in the area. Its relatively flat layout and modern seafront contrast with the steep cliffs typical of neighbouring towns. From the centre, visitors can also access scenic trails and panoramic viewpoints above the coast.

- Photo spots - A challenging but rewarding location for Amalfi Coast photos is Santuario dell’Avvocata, a mountaintop sanctuary accessible via a steep hiking trail from Maiori. If you prefer something more accessible, head to the lungomare (promenade) at sunset, or climb up to the Torre Normanna area.

- Best time to visit - Early morning for the hike to the sanctuary; late afternoon for softer light along the seafront.

- Where to stay - Maiori offers modern hotels and family-run B&Bs. Staying near the beachfront gives you easy access to transport links, coastal paths, and inland hiking routes.

Furore is a tiny village best known for its dramatic, highly photogenic fjord, a deep natural inlet carved between towering cliffs. It’s home to some of the most recognisable viewpoints on the Amalfi Coast. Although it lacks a traditional town centre, Furore climbs vertically up the hillside and has multiple levels of access to scenic trails and panoramic views.

- Photo spots - Catch a cool view of the Fiordo di Furore from the bridge on the SS163 coastal road, which crosses directly above the narrow gorge. Another one is from the belvedere above the fjord, accessible via a short detour from the main road (look for signs along the SP366 between Agerola and the coast). Once there, you’ll obtain all the perfect Amalfi Coast photos you desire. The small beach inside the fjord can only be reached on foot.

- Best time to visit - Early morning for even light and fewer cars on the road. Avoid midday in summer because the area can be very hot and crowded.

- Where to stay - Furore has a limited number of places to stay. Nearby Agerola is a valid option and it’s better connected.

Scala is the oldest town on the Amalfi Coast, set on the hills directly above Ravello. Several walking paths lead to impressive viewpoints and historical sites above the coastline. Highlights include Torre dello Ziro, the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, and the hamlets of Santa Caterina, Campidoglio, Minuta and Pontone.

- Photo spots - A rewarding hikes in the area leads to Torre dello Ziro, a quiet Amalfi Coast photo location off the main tourist circuit. From this medieval watchtower, the view stretches from Amalfi, Atrani, and the surrounding sea. The trail begins in the hamlet of Pontone and passes through shaded woodland and terraces. 

- Best time to visit - Plan your walk for morning or late afternoon, especially during warmer months. The path is partly shaded and peaceful in the early morning.

- Where to stay - Scala is a solid alternative to Ravello for more affordable accommodation, many featuring sea‑view terraces or valley outlooks.

Piazza Duomo in Amalfi, the Terrace of Infinity in Ravello, the bridge over the impressive Fiordo di Furore, and Via Cristoforo Colombo in Positano are top picks. You’ll also find stunning Amalfi Coast views from many cafés and hotel terraces. Hotel Montemare in Positano, for instance, guarantees spectacular Amalfi Coast photos.

The stretch between Positano and Praiano is arguably the most dramatic, with cliffs that drop straight into the sea. Here you’ll find some of the best views on the Amalfi Coast, especially at sunset.

Amalfi, Positano, Praiano, Ravello, Scala, Vietri sul Mare, Maiori, and Minori are among the most beautiful spots to visit and offer some of the best views on the Amalfi Coast. 

Positano is instantly eye-catching and it’s the Amalfi Coast’s showstopper. Amalfi, on the other hand, feels more lived-in and with a rich sense of history. The two places offer different sides of the coast but both are absolutely worth a visit. To learn more, see our articles about Positano and the Amalfi Coast. 

Find some of the best views in Amalfi town in Largo Duchi Piccolomini; Piazza del Duomo; Molo Pennello; the road to Amalfi’s monumental cemetery.

Positano features some of the best views on the Amalfi Coast. Be sure to check out Spiaggia Grande, for the classic angle with the town cascading down the cliffside; Via Cristoforo Colombo; Via Positanesi d’America; panoramic terraces of hotels and restaurants like Hotel Montemare.