Amalfi Coast Packing List: What to Bring
Packing for the Amalfi Coast requires balancing beach essentials with village-exploring practicality. The coast is all stairs—you'll walk more than expected. Smart-casual works for dining; religious sites require covered shoulders. Here's what you actually need.
Footwear (Critical)
- Comfortable walking shoes: Essential. You'll walk miles on cobblestones and stairs.
- Water shoes: Beaches are rocky. Reef shoes or similar.
- Hiking shoes: If planning Path of the Gods.
- Evening sandals: For dinners. Wedges work better than heels on cobblestones.
Clothing
- Light layers—temperatures vary between coast and elevated Ravello
- Swimwear (at least two if swimming daily)
- Cover-up/scarf for churches and wandering from beach
- Smart-casual evening wear—Italians dress for dinner
- Light jacket for boat trips and evening breezes
Essentials
- High SPF sunscreen (Mediterranean sun is intense)
- Good sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle
- Day bag that works for beach and sightseeing
- EU plug adapter
Pro tip: Pack light. The coast involves stairs and sometimes no porters. A smaller bag you can carry yourself beats rolling luggage on cobblestones.