THE "SLOW" AMALFI COAST: 7 AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES TO ENJOY OUT OF SEASON

One of the symbols par excellence of the Amalfi Coast is the lemon: omnipresent in every home, it is the star ingredient in many traditional dishes and is grown directly on the hills of the area. What if I told you that you can book walks and tastings right where these fragrant citrus fruits grow? 
With Amalfi Lemon Experience, for example, you can visit a lemon grove together with the farmers who work there, where they will explain all the stages of cultivation and harvesting. L'Altra Costiera will also reveal the secrets of the “sfusato amalfitano”, as the variety of lemons typical of the coast is called, as well as giving you the opportunity to visit a distillery that produces the much-loved limoncello. 
In both cases, you will be offered local lemon-based specialties to satisfy even the most discerning palates! 

The villages of the Amalfi Coast have ancient origins and still possess many hidden paths immersed in nature that were once used by locals to get around when modern roads did not exist yet. For example, in Furore there is the Sentiero della Volpe Pescatrice (literally the Trail of the Fishing Fox), which connects the ancient village to the famous fjord. Moreover, between Maiori and Minori there is a short but enchanting path that once connected the two towns by land, called the Sentiero dei Limoni (the Lemon Path). 
If, on the other hand, you are looking for more challenging trails, the Path of the Gods and the Valle delle Ferriere are the best choice, and without the crowds of the high season, they are even more impressive!

Autumn days are ideal for taking a few cultural tours of sites that are usually crowded during the high season. Among the most popular is undoubtedly the MAR in Positano, an ancient patrician villa just below the town's church! Minori also hides a treasure for all lovers of history and ancient art: another Roman seaside villa, of which fascinating traces still remain. To complete your visit, take a look at the Antiquarium, which preserves frescoes and archaeological materials found in the area. 
The Amalfi Paper Museum, on the other hand, is interesting for those who want to learn more about the traditions and past of the ancient maritime republic. But that's not all! Here you can also take part in a hands-on experience: create your own sheet of Amalfi paper!

One of the most popular experiences on the Amalfi Coast is cooking classes, where you can learn how to prepare traditional dishes alongside the best chefs. It's a true combination of flavours and skills! Here are some suggestions:
- Amalfi Lemon Experience, where you can try your hand at lemon-based dishes;
- La Fattoria La Tagliata in Positano, where everyone cooks together to the rhythm of music;
- Amalfi Gardens, which also offers lessons in... pizza! 

The low season is also the perfect time to visit some of the most popular tourist destinations: Capri, Pompeii and Sorrento become much more accessible without the summer crowds. With fewer people around, you can truly enjoy the uniqueness of these places and experience them in a more authentic and peaceful way. What's more, all these destinations are easily accessible from the Amalfi Coast. If you want to find out how to get there and what you can do once you arrive, read our dedicated article.

Not all destinations on the Amalfi Coast are equally popular: some are less touristy than others, and are even more authentic and peaceful out of season. If you want to know what life is really like for the locals, I recommend visiting these places in the autumn and winter months. Villages such as Atrani, Minori, Scala and Tramonti have so much to offer, whether from an artistic, cultural or, last but not least, culinary point of view!

So, don't wait any longer! Come to the Amalfi Coast out of season: you'll be surprised!