Originally Posted by
JMN57
Matera is substantially different from Puglia (and, for that matter, everywhere else in Italy).
Relative to Amalfi coast - there is a viable alternative. Drive to Salerno, park your car there and take a ferry to Amalfi (~35 minutes). Research for safe parking and don't leave anything in the car.
Okay. I’m going to drill down on Matera and Salerno ideas. Thank you!