Benchmarked strictly across TripTiming's 5 empirical pillars: Crowds, Weather, Vibes, Prices, and Safety.
Amalfi Coast emerges as the optimal March destination with an overall TripTiming Index of 66/100 vs 63/100 for Florence (+3 point advantage). Amalfi Coast experiences substantially lower visitor footfall and shorter landmark queues (moderate footfall vs heavy visitor congestion in Florence). Urban navigability is also slightly smoother and more predictable. Travelers also benefit from lower accommodation costs (~$144/night vs ~$189/night in Florence, saving ~$315 over a week). While Florence retains an edge in City Vitality (49/100 vs 25/100), Amalfi Coast's commanding performance in Space & Crowds secures the overall March recommendation.