Vietri sul Mare
A ceramics town where the Amalfi Coast begins, with workshops, a tile-domed church and a pebble beach.
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Vietri sul Mare is a small town in the Province of Salerno, in Campania, where the Amalfi Coast begins. Potters here have worked in clay for generations, and the shops and workshops sell painted plates, tiles and tableware in bright glazes. The landmark to see is the Church of Santa Maria Maddalena, whose dome is covered in majolica tiles.
Go if you want a quieter base on the coast than the busier towns farther along, a pebble beach to return to after sightseeing, and time for a ceramics workshop. The town is a short train ride from Salerno. Plan at least two nights to see the workshops, the church and the beach without rushing. Spring and early autumn are the easiest months for walking the town, while summer is busiest, so book beds early for July and August.
Vietri sul Mare in five
- Browse the ceramic workshops on the main streetVietri is known for hand-painted ceramics. Look for workshop labels, ask about shipping and avoid pieces that look like cheap factory copies.
- See the tile-domed church of San Giovanni BattistaThe church dome is covered in colored ceramic tiles and is a short walk from the center. Check opening hours, since village churches close for lunch.
- Use Vietri as a cheaper gateway to the coastBuses and seasonal ferries run along the coast from Vietri and nearby Salerno. Check operators, since schedules shift and the coast road can be slow in summer.Amalfi Coast
- Arrive by regional train from SalernoVietri sul Mare has a rail station on the line from Salerno, about ten minutes away. Check the regional timetable, since fast trains do not stop here.
Need to know
- Airport
- Naples (NAP), about 1.5–2 hours by train and transfer
- Getting there
- Regional train from Salerno (about 10 min) or Naples (about 1 hour or more)
- Getting around
- On foot; buses and ferries for the coast
- Best base
- Near the main street, or Marina di Vietri for the beach
- Time needed
- A day; 2–3 as a coast base
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain14 rainy daysHigh12°Low6°Mild, quietJanuaryRain
Poor
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 149 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- FebruaryRain12 rainy daysHigh13°Low7°Mild, quietFebruaryRain
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 130 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- MarchRain14 rainy daysHigh15°Low8°Cool, wetMarchRain
Mixed
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 135 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, wet
- AprilRain13 rainy daysHigh18°Low10°Spring, quietAprilRain
Good
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 83 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, quiet
- MayRain13 rainy daysHigh21°Low14°Warm, greenMayRain
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 106 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, green
- JuneClear6 rainy daysHigh27°Low19°Warm seaJuneClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 38 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- JulyClear4 rainy daysHigh30°Low22°Hot, busyJulyClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 21 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busy
- AugustClear7 rainy daysHigh30°Low22°Hot, FerragostoAugustClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 37 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, Ferragosto
- SeptemberClear9 rainy daysHigh26°Low19°Warm seaSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 131 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- OctoberClear10 rainy daysHigh22°Low15°Mild, quietOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 118 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- NovemberRain16 rainy daysHigh17°Low12°Rain, closuresNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 282 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain, closures
- DecemberRain12 rainy daysHigh14°Low8°Cool, quietDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 176 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
Average daily high and low in Vietri sul Mare, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Vietri sul Mare
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 12°
- Humidity
- 92%
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 100%
Vietri sul Mare
09:38 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today14°11°100%Monday: Rain. High 14°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 100%.
- Tue17°12°60%Tuesday: Rain. High 17°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 60%.
- Wed18°11°3%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Thu17°12°11%Thursday: Cloudy. High 17°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 11%.
- Fri17°13°18%Friday: Rain. High 17°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 18%.
- Sat16°13°20%Saturday: Rain. High 16°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 20%.
- Sun18°14°17%Sunday: Rain. High 18°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 17%.
Updated 06:46 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
What's on in Vietri sul Mare
Concerts, festivals and big events in and around the city
Events calendarEvery year
- Jun–JulNapoli Teatro Festival ItaliaNaples, a day trip
- SepFesta di PiedigrottaNaples, a day trip
Day trips by train
Before you go to Vietri sul Mare
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Rules for Vietri sul Mare, checked
- Most non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area. Check entry rules on the Italian visa site before you book.Source
- Dial 112 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in Italy.
- Cover shoulders and knees before entering churches in Vietri sul Mare and along the Amalfi Coast.
- Keep receipts for ceramics you buy. Check export rules for antiques with the Italian Ministry of Culture before you leave the EU.
- Check the bill for a cover charge (coperto) before you add a tip. Rounding up is common.
Plan around Vietri sul Mare
Regions, cities and the rules every visitor needs
Read the guideSalernoA larger port city, 10 minutes by train
Read the guideAmalfi CoastThe coast road, ferries and the main towns
Read the guideRavelloA hill-top garden town above Amalfi
Read the guidePaestumGreek temples south of Salerno
Read the guideTropeaAnother south Italy beach base, in Calabria
Read the guideVietri sul Mare FAQ
Is Vietri sul Mare worth visiting?
Yes, for ceramics and a quiet start to the Amalfi Coast. It is not a big sightseeing stop, so half a day suits most visitors.
How do you get to Vietri sul Mare?
By regional train from Salerno in about 10 minutes, or from Naples in an hour or more. Fast trains do not stop here.
Is Vietri sul Mare a good base for the Amalfi Coast?
It can be, if you want lower prices and easy trains. Buses and ferries run along the coast, but they are slower than staying in Amalfi.
What is Vietri famous for?
Hand-painted ceramics and a church dome covered in colored tiles.
How many days do you need in Vietri sul Mare?
A few hours for the town, or two to three days as a coast base.