Italy · Europe
The Amalfi Coast Without a Car
Driving the SS163 in August means 20km/h averages and €40-a-day parking. The ferries are faster, cheaper and considerably more scenic.
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“Where can I go if I don't want to drive?”
Hire cars are the default assumption of most travel writing and a genuine barrier for a lot of people — cost, licences, confidence, or simply not wanting to spend a holiday parking. These are routes built on ferries, trains, buses and walking, where not driving is the better option rather than the compromise.
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