There is nothing not to love about the Amalfi Coast and Capri. Except for maybe the summertime traffic on the single road that connects all the towns of the Amalfi Coast. But honestly… still worth it. What a stunning region of Italy, and truly OF THE ENTIRE WORLD. Such huge mountains with crazy beautiful towns built on, down and around those mountains — all surrounded by gorgeous blue sea. There is major hype around both the Amalfi Coast and Capri. And you know what, IT. IS. JUSTIFIED. Notes for the Amalfi Coast are first followed by Capri info.

Amalfi Coast

Towns to check out:

• Amalfi

• Positano

• Ravello

• Praiano

• Conca dei Marini (where I stayed)

Notes:

• Hike Path of the Gods trail starting in Nocelle

• great meal of pasta at La Tonnarella in Conca dei Marini (best gnocchi of my life so far)

• Best pizza I had in Italy at Trattoria Pizzeria La Piazza in Conca dei Marini (get the bufala margherita pizza if you go)

In Positano:

• cute shops include Pepitos, Blitz and La Bottega di Brunella

• Great ceramics shops all over

• Lots of custom sandal shops

Capri

Towns to check out

• Anacapri (I stayed here and loved it)

• Capri Town (fancy but great views)

• Marina Grande (mainly a port town)

• Marina Piccolo (tiny but has a couple cute restaurants)

Notes

• There are Belvedere walks in both Anacapri and Capri. Do both for great views.

• Great shopping to be done in both Anacapri (Scacco Matto is a must for linen) and Capri Town (see my fave shops listed below)

Restos

• Da Gelsomina (beautiful view)

• Il Riccio

• Le Arcate

• La Rondinella (Capri Town)

Favorite shops in Capri Town

• Carthusi I profumi di Capri

• Oro

• Prorae

• Farella

• Fiore

• Deep sea

• La Marea

• Blu

• Autori Capresi

• Delfina