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Top 7 Amalfi Coast Guides and Guidebooks

By Martha Bakerjian, About.com

The Amalfi Coast, south of Naples, is a favorite tourist destination for lovers, photographers, shoppers, and trekkers. Here are our recommendations for guides to the Amalfi Coast.

1. Fodor's Naples, Capri, and the Amalfi Coast

A detailed guide jam packed with information on the Amalfi Coast plus maps and photos.
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2. Lonely Planet Naples & The Amalfi Coast

288 pages of information about the Amalfi Coast and Naples, including unique and budget information. If you like Lonely Planet guides, this is the one to get for the Amalfi coast.
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3. Dk Eyewitness Travel Guides Naples & the Amalfi Coast

Eyewitness Travel guides are known for their great photos and diagrams. They're great for pre-planning but a little heavy for carrying around.
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4. The Wonders of the Amalfi Coast : Capri, Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento

A heavy book with lots of pictures, written by an Italian journalist. Get this one if you're planning a trip--it's not for stuffing in your suitcase.
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5. Top 10 Travel Guides Naples & the Amalfi Coast

Top 10 Travel guides are compact and easy to use. You'll get information about the top attractions on the Amalfi Coast and in Naples.
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6. Time Out Naples: Capri, Sorrento, and the Amalfi Coast

Time out guides and guidebooks are written by locals. Time Out Naples has gotten some good reviews, and is especially recommended if you're including Naples in your Amalfi Coast itinerary.
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7. Adventure Guide Naples, Sorrento, The Amalfi Coast

Adventure guides focus on outdoor activities, which are abundant around the Amalfi Coast.
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