This article will Discover Positano, this picturesque, enchanting village always ready for the world’s front covers.
Dramatic, deluxe, and more than a little dashing, Positano is the Amalfi Coast’s front-cover splash, with vertiginous houses dropping down to the sea in a cascade of sun-bleached beauty. Its steep streets and steps are no less photo-worthy because wisteria-draped hotels, innovative restaurants, and fashionable shopkeepers flank them.
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Most tourists visit Positano between April and October; the best times to visit are May, June, and September. Most hotels are closed in the low season (from November to March).
Tip: however, even during the low season, avoid public holidays like the Easter and the 1st of May holidays because prices tend to be higher.
Positano is a tiny town, so to walk the entire length of the main Via Pasitea to the beachfront and back only takes a couple of hours. Additionally, we must confess that it is a town more to experience than a visit. So, enjoy the views, take a boat tour along the coastline, and relax for a while on the beach.
The closest airport to the Amalfi Coast is the Naples Capodichino airport, about 60 kilometers away. There is no direct public transportation between the airport and the towns along the Amalfi Coast. You can take the bus or train to Sorrento or Salerno and then transfer to the local Amalfi Coast bus line or book a stress-free private transfer.
Note: To book a flight, click here.
Firstly, we have to confess that Positano is a costly resort. But if you rent a room, ensure it has a magnificent view (like the hotel Siranouse for instance). You can find the best Positano deals on Booking.c0m.
Note: We recommend Sorrento as a base for all the others who are more on a budget. You can explore much of the Amalfi coast, Capri Islands, and Pompei. To find valuable deals, please click here.
In this part, we will reveal the best activities and the top things to see when visiting this magnificent village. So let’s see what items we recommend.
Positano is the perfect walking village! We spent hours wandering the town’s winding streets, shopping, relaxing on the beach, drinking a few hundred meters above the sea, and enjoying the spectacular views.
It is a hotel where they shot the movie Only You (with Robert Downey Jr. and Marisa Tomei). And there’s even more; the house just across the road is where Under the Tuscany Sun was shot.
The Church of Santa Maria (Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta) is a colorful catholic church near the main beach in the heart of Positano.
It is free to enter, and it is worth visiting to experience the spiritual calm that comes with taking a few minutes out of your day to sit in silence and reflect on how lucky you are to be in such a beautiful spot on earth.
The Path of the Gods (Sentiero Degli Dei) is a breathtaking walking trail on the Amalfi Coast that ends in Nocelle above Positano.
The path is almost 8 km long and takes about 3 hours. However, it is an easy trail to hike if you walk from Agerola to Nocelle. Moreover, while hiking downhill, you can enjoy magnificent views of the Amalfi Coast and the island of Capri.
The path of the gods, ©
The village center has tons of cute clothing boutiques, ceramic shops, souvenir shops, and art galleries.
White linen dresses and lemon candy, lemon soap, lemon-scented perfume, limoncello, and anything lemon-flavored you want are everywhere!
The beach in Positano is clean and lovely! So what better way to spend an afternoon than tanning and swimming on the Amalfi Coast? And when your batteries are recharged, you can always take some additional hiking up the hill and enjoy the best sunsets.
©Roberto De Ficis
Suppose you have some extra cash (and time). In that case, you can always take guided tours to other towns on the Amalfi coast (such as Amalfi town or Ravello – highly recommended) or even visit magnificent Capri island.
The coastal village is one of the most charming little towns ever seen. Therefore it is one of the highlights of the central Amalfi Coast. That’s why we recommend you visit it. So now, please share with us your impressions in the comments below.
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