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View Mediterranean on the mapA gateway to the Amalfi Coast and its scenic towns.

Salerno

Salerno · Italy · View on map

A port city south of Naples, Salerno is often used as a gateway to the Amalfi Coast. Its Old Town preserves a medieval cathedral and the remains of a historic medical school.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

Model plan 1 (Japanese)

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Salerno · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 130,000 people
Population
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry, while winters are mild with abundant rainfall.
Climate
Italian
Language
Euro (EUR)
Currency
May to June and September to October
Best time to visit
Local food
Mozzarella di bufalapasta al limoneseafood pastapizzalimoncello
Sights
Salerno CathedralAmalfi (day trip by bus or ferry)PositanoMinerva Botanical GardenPromenade through the historic district of Salerno
Monthly average high / low temperatures
13°
3°Jan
14°
3°Feb
17°
5°Mar
20°
7°Apr
24°
11°May
29°
16°Jun
31°
19°Jul
32°
19°Aug
28°
16°Sep
24°
12°Oct
19°
8°Nov
14°
4°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: GRAZZANISE · about 70.8 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)164 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water is somewhat cheaper; coffee costs about the same; meals, beer and a Big Mac are much more expensive.

€0.40
Water 500 ml
€2.50
Coffee
€9.25
Inexpensive meal
€6.00
Local beer
€6.56
Big Mac

Prices from nearby Naples (about 46 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

NAP
Naples International Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports
45–70 min

About 45 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
B — One connection
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

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