Positano

Where it is & how to get there

• By ferry: Ferries from Amalfi, Sorrento and Salerno arrive at the main beach (April–October).
• By bus: SITA buses run along the Amalfi Drive; expect crowds in summer.
• On foot: The village is all steps and steep lanes; travel light.

The story of Positano

Positano was a busy port in the days of the Amalfi Republic, then a quiet fishing village, before artists and writers made it famous in the 20th century. Its houses in pink, peach and yellow cling to the steep slopes.

At the bottom, the majolica-tiled dome of the Church of Santa Maria Assunta stands above the Spiaggia Grande beach. Boutiques sell the linen fashion and handmade sandals Positano is known for.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Wear comfortable shoes. There are many steps between the lanes.
• Arrive by ferry for the most beautiful first view.
• Walk the Path of the Gods above Positano for spectacular views.

What's around Positano

• Path of the GodsFamous cliff-top hiking trail.
• Fornillo BeachQuieter beach.
• Amalfi30 minutes by ferry.
• CapriIsland reached by boat.

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