Positano
Italy
Overview
A vertical cascade of pastel houses tumbling down to a pebble beach, crowned by the dome of Santa Maria Assunta and the scent of lemon and jasmine.
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Explore Positano
Positano Dolce Vita - Photo Tours by Vintage Fiat 500 in Sorrento and Amalfi Coast
Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei)
Popular, elevated hike in the mountains along the the Amalfi Coast offering dramatic ocean views.
Amalfi Coast
UNESCO-listed landscape lined with small towns precariously perched between mountains & the sea.
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
Archaeological site of the remains of the iconic Roman city preserved by Vesuvius' ash.
Where to Stay
Le Sirenuse
Positano's most iconic luxury hotel, a whitewashed palazzo overlooking the beach with a Michelin-starred restaurant and elegant, art-filled rooms.
Hotel Palazzo Murat
A charming hotel in an 18th-century palazzo with a bougainvillea-filled courtyard, steps from the beach and the Church of Santa Maria.
Where to Eat
La Sponda
Italian
Le Sirenuse's Michelin-starred restaurant, where 400 candles illuminate Mediterranean seafood and pasta served on a flower-draped terrace.
Da Vincenzo
Italian
A family-run favorite serving generous portions of homemade pasta, fresh fish, and wood-fired pizza with friendly service.
Travel Tips
- Positano is vertical — bring comfortable shoes and expect lots of stairs
- The internal bus saves your knees on the way back up from the beach
- Boat trips to Capri and the Amalfi Coast are magical
- Try spaghetti alle vongole and anything with Amalfi lemons
- Visit in May or October — summer is extremely crowded and expensive
- Sunset from the upper town looking down is Positano's money shot
Getting There & Around
Positano is best reached by SITA bus from Sorrento or Amalfi (winding coast road). Ferries connect to Amalfi, Capri, and Sorrento in summer. Internal orange buses descend through the village. Walking is the only way to move within Positano — prepare for hundreds of steps. Hiring a private boat is the most luxurious option.
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