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

Salerno

Salerno · Italy · 40.68, 14.75

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.

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 bufala, pasta al limone, seafood pasta, pizza, limoncello

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

Nearest airport

45–70 min

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)

Itineraries calling here

MediterraneanAll departures are in the past (may no longer be on sale)

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Salerno

Port highlights

Getting there from Japan

Itineraries calling here

10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Athens (Piraeus)

9-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Istanbul to Civitavecchia (Rome)

14-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)

Sources