Cetara
A village of tuna and anchovy fishermen, where colatura di alici is made, an amber anchovy sauce descended from the Romans' garum. Try it on spaghetti, on Christmas Eve as tradition demands, or in any trattoria by the harbour.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind, wave height and sea temperature.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Vietri sul Mare-Amalfi station, 3.8 km away. Alternatively: Cava dei Tirreni station, 6.2 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By sea. The nearest ferry terminal is in the harbour, 4.3 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Salerno Airport (QSR), about 18 km away; with more flights, Naples Capodichino Airport (NAP) is about 43 km away.
- Parking. There are 4 signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 300 m away, paid.
- ZTL. Many Italian historic centres are limited traffic zones (ZTL) monitored by cameras: if you arrive by car, leave it outside the centre and check opening times and permits on the town council's website (your hotel may be able to register your plate).
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from April to June and from September to November, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From July to August it is hot: average highs exceed 30 °C. The wettest month is November (about 121 mm), the driest July. The sea is above 22 °C from June to October, peaking at 27 °C in August.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 7 to 14 °C | 14° 7° | 81 | 16° |
| Feb | from 8 to 15 °C | 15° 8° | 66 | 15° |
| Mar | from 9 to 15 °C | 15° 9° | 59 | 14° |
| Apr | from 11 to 18 °C | 18° 11° | 35 | 16° |
| May | from 15 to 21 °C | 21° 15° | 50 | 19° |
| Jun | from 20 to 27 °C | 27° 20° | 29 | 23° |
| Jul | from 23 to 31 °C | 31° 23° | 14 | 26° |
| Aug | from 23 to 31 °C | 31° 23° | 32 | 27° |
| Sep | from 20 to 27 °C | 27° 20° | 62 | 25° |
| Oct | from 17 to 23 °C | 23° 17° | 79 | 22° |
| Nov | from 13 to 19 °C | 19° 13° | 121 | 20° |
| Dec | from 9 to 16 °C | 16° 9° | 58 | 18° |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 44 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total; sea: surface temperature from NOAA OISST. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
On foot and on the water, nearby
- Valle delle Ferriere from AmalfiTrail · E · 3.5 km · +390 m · 3–3.5 hours · 8 km
- Path of the Gods, from Bomerano to NocelleTrail · E · 5 km · +500 m · 3 hours · 14 km