10 Things to Do in Amalfi in June

June in Amalfi welcomes the summer season, so you can enjoy a range of outdoor activities. In this way, you can discover the different natural sceneries of this seaside town, while learning about its history and culture through its monuments and celebrations.

Among the best things to do in Amalfi in June you can go boating along the coast, see the geological formations of the Grotta dello Smeraldo and visit the local beaches. You'll also have the chance to wander the narrow streets of the town in search of viewpoints and souvenirs, cool off with a delicious Italian gelato in the Piazza Duomo or choose from a range of other activities, which I'll list below.

Whether you're in Amalfi for 3 days or more, you should book a boat trip along the Amalfi coast and incorporate it into your June itinerary. You'll discover beautiful views of the region, as well as dive into the water and enjoy the warmth of summer.

As you sail away from the town you'll get a panoramic view of this picturesque cliff, the sea and the nearby villages, ideal for some photo opportunities.

You can also opt for the Amalfi boat trip at sunset and watch the sky merge with the sea, creating a stunning composition of intense colours (reds, yellows and blues). You will also see how the coastal villages in the south are illuminated, creating a magical backdrop.

Useful information

• Price: from 137€ per person.
• Duration: about 4 hours.
• Meeting point: Amalfi seaport, where you will board a boat accompanied by the skipper.
• What's included: swimming and snorkelling stop and aperitif with a glass of wine.

If you are in Amalfi for 2 days or more during your visit in June, you should take advantage of the warm weather of the early summer season to enjoy the best beaches in Amalfi. You can take a relaxing swim, lie on the sand and contemplate the beautiful seascape.

Among the main beaches you can visit are the following:

• The Marina Grande beach: a large and rocky natural area, located a couple of minutes from Amalfi. You will find a very lively atmosphere during the summer.
• The Lido Delle Sirene beach: located at a distance of 8 minutes walk from the centre of the town. It is a rocky and quiet beach, as it is more isolated. It is usually the starting point for several water activities, so I recommend you to book a kayak tour.
• La Marinella: located halfway between Marina Grande and Lido Delle Sirene. This is a tiny beach with small pebbles, crystal clear waters and calm waters.
• Il Duoglio Spiaggia: you will find it about 1 kilometre away from Amalfi. The beach is large and surrounded by woods.

Join one of the best cooking classes in Amalfi and learn how to prepare some traditional dishes.

When you book a cooking class in Amalfi you will visit the private kitchen of a local restaurant where the chef in charge will teach you step by step how to prepare some sweet recipes such as aubergine stuffed with chocolate and cannoli, squid sautéed in olive oil and potatoes or spaghetti with lemon.

Afterwards, you will sit on the terrace to enjoy the dishes with a limoncello. But before you start cooking, thanks to the good weather in June, you can take a stroll around some of the vegetable markets to buy the ingredients. You can even visit some fishmongers such as Pescheria Da Felice in Piazza Duomo.

Useful information

• Price: from €118 per person.
• Duration: the culinary experience usually lasts 3 hours.

If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city during your visit of at least 5 days in Amalfi, you should take a hiking tour in the Valle dei Mulini. Breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the warm atmosphere of June.

Just leave the historic centre of Amalfi along the Via Capuano and follow the Via delle Cartiere. This will take you to the entrance of the Valle dei Mulini or the old mule track of the town, after a 20 minute walk or a 5 minute drive.

From there, the real adventure begins as you pass by a series of windmills, Mediterranean vegetation, agricultural ruins, lemon houses and small waterfalls.

Useful information

• Duration: the hiking route lasts approximately 3 hours.
• Difficulty: it is not a very demanding route, you just have to follow the signs and the river that will accompany you all the way.
• If you liked it... I also recommend you to book a trekking to the Valle delle Ferriere.

Your visit to Amalfi would not be complete without a trip to the Grotta dello Smeraldo. In this grotto, discovered in the early 1930s, you'll see a series of geological formations as you sail through the calm emerald green waters.

You'll purchase your ticket at the ticket office and, accompanied by a guide, you'll take a boat trip around the grotto. You will see the stalagmites and stalactites, illuminated slightly by the rays of sunlight that sneak through the upper cracks of this cave, which also give the water its emerald colour.

Useful information

• Price: the entrance fee to the cave starts at €7 per person. If you connect with one of the local operators at the pier, then the price is usually €15 per person.
• Opening hours: The lift area is open from 8am to 4pm and access via the stairs until 8pm (summer).
• How to get there: by private car or public bus to the stairs and lift access to the entrance; or by sea with one of the local operators at the town's pier or by joining one of the best day trips from Amalfi.

If your visit coincides with June, then you should take advantage of this month's fine weather to take part in one of the best tours of Amalfi. This is a guided walking tour that will allow you to see the main monuments and learn about its history.

The adventure usually starts in the heart of the town, the Piazza Duomo. This is the busiest place in Amalfi and is home to a large number of restaurants, bars, cafes and shops in general. There, you will connect with your assigned local guide and visit:

• St. Andrew's Cathedral, presided over by an imposing staircase. This is a construction of white, green and greyish stone that is complemented by a cloister and a museum.
• The Fontana De Cape E Ciucci, a 17th century work with many figures and details.
• The Fountain of St. Andrew, which stands in the middle of Piazza Duomo and features a marble image of the Apostle with four angels and a mermaid.
• Lido delle Sirene beach, with a beautiful view of the coast.

Useful information

• Price: from €40 per person.
• Opening hours: every day from 8.00 am until about 8.00 pm.

If you are in Amalfi at the end of June, specifically on the 27th of June, you will have the opportunity to experience an important religious tradition in Amalfi. This is the annual celebration in honour of St. Andrew the Apostle, who is the patron saint of the Amalfi people.

Procession

The procession lasts approximately three hours, starting from the Cathedral of Amalfi. You can take part in the pilgrimage like a local and accompany the silver image of the Patron Saint through the streets of the town, while enjoying the songs of the parishioners and the music of the local band.

San Andrés Apóstol Procession

The procession ends with the famous San Andrés Apóstol race and a fireworks display. To witness this you should arrive early in the vicinity of the Piazza Duomo or Fountain of St. Andrew.

From there, you will see the group of men dressed in red who carried the saint on their shoulders, running at great speed up the imposing steps of the Cathedral. All this encouraged by the euphoria of locals and tourists.

Wandering the narrow streets of this seaside town in June will help you discover all that Amalfi has to offer during your stay of 4 days or more. You will get different perspectives of the town in the warm light of the summer season, which is just beginning. I suggest you:

• Start in Via Lorenzo D'Amalfi, as this street runs completely through the town.
• There you will find a large number of shops with souvenirs, fashion, limoncello, jewellery, ceramics, handmade paper and wine, among other products.
• In the same street you will find the Piazza del Duomo.
• Nearby is the Mondadori Point bookstore, a very interesting place where you will find titles on history, adventure, poetry, fantasy, among others.
• In addition, if you walk along the narrow streets that connect them, you will enter a series of narrow passages.

During your June itinerary you can visit the Museo della Carta. You'll discover the history of paper in this region and if you're travelling with children, they'll be kept out of the summer sun in the museum's rooms while they learn and have fun.

You'll be amazed from the very first moment by the exhibits, including 18th century paper-making machines, with an old mill, wooden mallets and stone piles.

You'll learn the step-by-step of manual processing and you can even make your own paper. In addition, the guide will educate you on the subject of waste recycling and its importance for paper making.

Useful information

• Price: General admission costs from €4.50 for adults and around €3.00 for children. The guided tour is approximately €7.00 for adults and €6.00 for children.
• Duration: Generally, the experience lasts 4 hours.

Your stay in Amalfi in June is the right time to try the traditional Italian gellattos. You'll cool off with this delicious cold dessert, soothing the heat, while relaxing and taking in the surroundings from the Piazza Duomo or its environs.

You'll find several places to try a gelatto without having to walk too far. Some shops with a long history in Amalfi are:

• Al Corso: a small gelateria with only a couple of small tables, but with delicious gelato and a natural yoghurt that will surely fascinate you (Piazza Duomo).
• La pasticceria Andrea Pansa: a family business dating back to 1830, where you will taste artisan gelattos of different flavours and some cakes (St. Andrew's Fountain).

Temperatures in Amalfi during the month of June usually range from a low of 21°C to a high of 29°C. Daily the thermometer experiences an increase of approximately 4°C.

In addition, in June you will experience an average of 55 millimetres of rainfall, which corresponds to 3 days of rain and rarely increases to 8 days. In addition, the average water temperature generally corresponds to 23.5°C, so you can soak in the sea for as long as you like.

If you are planning to visit Amalfi in June and you don't know what to pack, the first thing to consider is that this is a transitional month, i.e. the end of spring and the beginning of summer. Therefore, temperatures rise a little and, consequently, you will be able to wear light and short clothes.

For example, among the garments that you can not fail to incorporate in your suitcase stand out:

• Shorts.
• T-shirts with and without sleeves.
• Summer dresses.
• A light woven coat for the evenings.
• Beach sandals and a swimming costume, hat or cap.
• Sunglasses and UV protection.
• Comfortable rubber shoes or trekking shoes for hiking.