Amalfi Coast 
We might be biased in saying that the sea along the Amalfi Coast, like all seas in rocky areas such as our coastline, is among the most beautiful in the world.
While clearly different from tropical seas, this distinction offers many advantages.
THE BEACHES
First and foremost, our sea boasts excellent visibility and clarity due to the absence of sand. You might occasionally find volcanic sand from Mount Vesuvius, which is much more compact than tropical beach sand and perfect for building sandcastles.
One challenge you might encounter is the presence of pebbles on some beaches, as sand doesn’t always extend to the waterline.
For those with sensitive feet, we recommend bringing water shoes or at least sandals to reach the shore, preventing the stones from becoming an obstacle to reaching the sea.
Unlike oceans with significant tides, water temperatures remain constant during summer months and are always perfect for swimming.
CLEANLINESS
Regarding cleanliness, the Campania region and various municipalities pay special attention to sea quality and swimming conditions. Many towns, like Positano, have state-of-the-art water treatment facilities for purifying water and wastewater.
The sea is therefore strictly monitored by all operators, ensuring not only visual cleanliness but also safety from a health perspective.
There are numerous equipped beaches and many opportunities to visit the most remote coves that aren’t accessible by foot, through shuttle services offered by Beach Clubs scattered along the coast.
The numerous “Blue Flags” awarded annually to many coastal beaches testify to this quality.
This is the highest recognition given by the Alte Italia Association based on sea cleanliness and beach services, with Positano Main Beach leading as the most important bathing center on the Amalfi Coast.
Photo: Comune di Positano
SAFETY INFORMATION
Our sea presents no significant dangers: there are no sharks or particularly dangerous fish. You might occasionally encounter jellyfish “bite” (technically a puncture), but these only cause mild skin irritation that can be quickly treated with some ammonia.
Jellyfish in Amalfi Coast
Photo: Positano Notizie
Since this is not an ocean, it’s generally quite safe with minimal currents.
However, visitors should be cautious during the early and late summer months (May and September), when westerly winds (what we call “ponente”) can bring stronger tides and powerful waves that create significant undertow.
This is the only real danger especially for children, so we suggest paying particular attention when playing on the seashore because there is a risk of being overwhelmed by a wave of this kind, but these episodes tend to be associated with days of bad weather and it is difficult to be on the beach at that time.
