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Cetara

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Practical info — Cetara

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🌤 Weather — 5 days

📍 Nearby

Sights nearby

💡 Tips

Take the ferry from Salerno; it's stress-free, affordable, and features the most scenic approach to the village.
Visit on weekdays to avoid the massive crowds that arrive for Sunday lunch at the seafood restaurants.
When cooking Spaghetti with Colatura, never salt the pasta water-the anchovy sauce is salty enough.
Walk up to the town cemetery (Cimitero) for the most iconic panoramic view of Cetara's colorful houses.
Parking at the port is very expensive and usually fills up completely by 10 AM in the summer.

🍽 Food

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Spaghetti alla Colatura

The village's signature dish; try it at Al Convento or Acqua Pazza for the most authentic experience.

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Frittura di Paranza

A mix of small, locally caught fried fish, best enjoyed at casual spots near the harbor.

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Tonno Rosso

Cetara is famous for its bluefin tuna; look for premium jarred tuna or fresh carpaccio in local shops.

🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots

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Colatura Specialty Shops

Visit Nettuno or Delfino Battista on the main street for high-quality anchovy sauce and preserved seafood.

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Local Ceramics

Look for hand-painted pottery in small boutiques on Corso Garibaldi, often at better prices than in Vietri.

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Spiaggia del Porto

A small beach area tucked behind the harbor wall, usually quieter than the main Marina beach.

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Path to Erchie

A scenic hiking trail through lemon groves that connects Cetara to the tiny nearby hamlet of Erchie.

Cetara is a quintessential fishing village located along the sweeping Amalfi Coast in the Campania region of southern Italy. Unlike its more crowded neighbors, Cetara has retained a deep sense of authenticity and traditional maritime culture. The village's colorful houses cascade down the dramatic green cliffs toward the sparkling Tyrrhenian Sea, creating a postcard-first-rate setting that enchants every visitor. The rugged coastline surrounding Cetara features a series of pleasant, pebble-strewn coves and idyllic swimming spots. Sunseekers can enjoy the waters at Spiaggia di Sovarano (Sgarrupo), Spiaggia del Tuoro Vecchio, and Spiaggia del Lannio. Other hidden gems include Spiaggia della Collata, Spiaggia Scavatella, Spiaggia della Vergola di Ferro, Spiaggia della Campana, Spiaggia Fuenti, Spiaggia dei Travertini, Spiaggia Addò Francesca, and Spiaggia di Ciglio (I Limoni). Culinary enthusiasts flock to Cetara for its world-renowned Colatura di Alici, a traditional amber-colored anchovy extract dating back to Roman times. Freshly caught tuna and local pasta dishes dominate the local menus. Accessible via the scenic Amalfi Drive or by ferry, Cetara features an unspoiled slice of Italian coastal life, combining history, phenomenal food, and crystalline seas.