I spent 4 nights on the Amalfi Coast. It was one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been, but I’d never go back.

As soon as we were dropped off alongside the busy road outside our Airbnb, I noticed one thing — there weren’t sidewalks or pedestrian walkways.

As my husband and I explored the town we were staying in, we clung to the walls on the side of the road as buses and motorbikes sped by.

We found that the majority of the towns we visited along the coast didn’t have sidewalks either, which meant getting around on foot felt a little more difficult and dangerous than we expected.

Although the locals didn’t seem phased, I was a little nervous about walking down the busier streets.

The steps and steep inclines were more intense than I expected

My twice-weekly Pilates classes did not prepare me for the hundreds of steps and steep inclines of the Amalfi Coast.

One night, we decided to visit a gorgeous seaside restaurant in Praiano. When figuring out the best way to get there, we discovered it was only a 40-minute walk from our Airbnb.

Since it was a nice night, we decided to give it a go. However, I didn’t realize the walk would be more like a hike.

Before leaving home, I had been warned about the many steps on the Amalfi Coast, but I severely underestimated how difficult it would actually be to get around on foot.

In all fairness, I did visit in July, when temperatures reached up to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Although the heat definitely made the steps harder to conquer, I’m not sure I would have fared much better in cooler temperatures.

A lot of the Amalfi Coast felt like a tourist trap

In terms of honeymoon destinations, it doesn’t get more romantic than the stunning seaside towns on the Amalfi Coast.

My husband and I genuinely enjoyed our time there — it just isn’t the type of place I’m dying to return to.

The views were incredible, the people were friendly, and the food was delicious. But next time we return to Italy, we’ll probably stick to less-touristy areas to really immerse ourselves in the local culture.