After visiting the Amalfi Coast three times, the author suggests skipping it on their next trip due to the crowds, traffic, and high prices. Instead, they recommend Cefalù in Sicily, a charming city known for its beautiful beaches, historic center, and vibrant street food culture. The author also highlights the ease of access to Cefalù from Palermo, contrasting it with the hectic Amalfi experience. Other recommended destinations include the Aeolian Islands and Matera in Basilicata, enriching the travel experience in southern Italy.
The Amalfi Coast is known for its striking cliffside landscapes and seaside villages, but the famous region has several downsides: it gets crowded and prices are far from cheap.
After traveling extensively throughout southern Italy, I found a few places I liked better than the Amalfi Coast, with Cefalù being my top pick.
Cefalù's long, sandy beach and adjacent boardwalk made for an ideal summer getaway, with charming streets leading to its centuries-old cathedral.
You can't go wrong with a trip anywhere on Sicily, whether visiting dynamic Palermo or the ever-so-popular Aeolian Islands.
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