Take it off the grid

Immigration & entry

Schengen rules apply

• ·Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond Oct 18 and issued within the last 10 years.
• ·UK, US, CA and AU passport holders: no visa for stays under 90 days in any 180-day period.
• ·Keep the hotel booking confirmation and return flight handy — border police occasionally ask.
• ·EES biometric registration on first entry; allow an extra 30 minutes at Naples passport control.

Safety

Calm coast, careful cities

• ·Positano and Ravello are very safe; usual pickpocket caution around Naples station and port.
• ·Coastal road (SS163) is narrow — prefer the arranged driver over self-drive at night.
• ·Path of the Gods: start before 09:00, carry 2L water, and turn back if the ridge is fogged in.
• ·Sea conditions change fast — check the marina flag before swimming off the rocks.

Health

Cover and pharmacies

• ·EHIC/GHIC covers public care for EU/UK travelers; travel insurance still recommended.
• ·Emergency number is 112. Nearest hospital: Ospedale Costa d'Amalfi, Castiglione (25 min).
• ·Farmacia Positano on Via dei Mulini keeps evening hours and speaks English.
• ·No vaccinations required. Tap water is safe throughout the coast.

Money & connectivity

Euros, cards, and coverage

• ·Euro (€). Cards accepted almost everywhere; keep €50 cash for taxis and beach clubs.
• ·Service is usually included — round up rather than tipping 15–20%.
• ·EU roaming is free for EU/UK plans; otherwise an eSIM is cheaper than day passes.
• ·Signal drops on the Path of the Gods — download offline maps before hiking.

Local etiquette

Small things that matter

• ·Cover shoulders and knees inside churches, including Santa Maria Assunta.
• ·Dinner rarely starts before 20:00; lunch service ends around 15:00.
• ·Greet with 'buongiorno' when entering a shop — leaving silently reads as rude.
• ·Swimwear stays at the beach; town streets expect a cover-up.