Positano

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Positano
Positano showing a coastal town and a sandy beach
Positano featuring a coastal town
Positano
Positano featuring a coastal town and general coastal views

Buy locally made silk and linen and explore orange groves and narrow passageways lined with pastel-coloured houses in this hillside town along the coast.

There are no cars in the small town of Positano. The yellow, pink, green and blue houses look as though they have been thrown together on the slopes of a ravine and only steep steps and narrow passageways run between them. The picturesque town leads down to the shores of the Mediterranean and is set amongst orange groves and bougainvillea gardens.

One road lets vehicles in and out of the town, so be prepared to park the car and tread the streets on foot. Discover boutiques selling handmade goods tucked away on almost every street. Positano is famous for its linen and silk that has been made here for centuries. Buy silk scarves and linen shirts among other luxury clothes and accessories.

Positano is hot in summer and cool in winter. To regulate the temperature in their houses locals fill their roofs with sand. Look for the domes in the roofs of many of the buildings.

Stand on the beach in Positano and your eyes will be drawn to the Church of Santa Maria Assunta. The church stands out with its green, gold and blue majolica-tiled dome. Go inside to see an icon of the Black Madonna from the 12th century.

Spiaggia Grande is the main beach in the town. When the beach gets crowded in summer, make your way past the watchtower and you’ll discover Fornillo Beach. This little cove is accessible by a stone staircase and is generally quieter during the busy tourist season.

Take a tour or rent your own boat to explore the sea caves and coves around Positano. Discover the landscape on foot on the famous “Path of the Gods”, a trail that runs up to the village of Bomerano 635 metres (2,083 feet) above the sea. The mountain trail leads past grazing goats and sheep, across a gorge and to the top of the hill, with sweeping vistas along the way.

Get to Positano by bus from Naples, Amalfi, Sorrento and other nearby towns. Ferries and boats service Positano from ports along the Amalfi Coast in spring and summer.

Where to stay in Positano

Positano City Centre featuring a coastal town, general coastal views and landscape views

Positano City Centre

The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Positano City Centre. A stop by Church of Santa Maria Assunta or Spiaggia Grande might round out your trip.

Positano City Centre
Positano featuring a coastal town, general coastal views and a hotel

Upper Positano

Upper Positano might not have many top sights, but Positano Town Hall and Fornillo Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Upper Positano
The gorgeous town of Positano on the Amalfi coast just as the sun was setting. Positano is not somewhere to go if you are afraid of a lot of walking up and down steep stairs!

Montepertuso

Montepertuso is well-liked for its gardens. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Piazza dei Mulini and Palazzo Murat.

Montepertuso
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Fornillo

Though Fornillo might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Fornillo Beach and Positano Town Hall.

Fornillo
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Arienzo

Seaside views and restaurants are notable features of Arienzo. You might consider a stop by Spiaggia d'Arienzo while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Arienzo
Laid back beach club and restaurant accessible by water taxi from positano.  Nice swimming for kids.  One of the best lunches I've ever had: mussel soup, homemade spaghetti with pesto, marinated anchovies.  And don't forget the chilled peach  wine!  Come for a great day.

Laurito

Beaches and restaurants are just a few things travelers like about Laurito. A stop by San Pietro is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Laurito
Hotel Royal Positano
Hotel Royal Positano
4 out of 5
Via Pasitea, 344, Positano, SA
The price is P15,716 per night from 24 May to 25 May
P15,716
P17,789 total
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Positano. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (720 reviews)
Great view, very comfortable
"Very comfortable bed. Great view. Buffet breakfast and two bottles of water included. Pool and restaurant/bar on site."

Reviewed on May 21, 2025

Hotel Royal Positano
Hotel Savoia
Hotel Savoia
4 out of 5
Via Cristoforo Colombo 73, Positano, SA
The price is P31,557 per night from 26 May to 27 May
P31,557
P35,214 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Positano. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (862 reviews)
"The hotel is clean and well maintained and very centrally located. Check-in was hassle free and we received a phone call an hour after we arrived to make sure we were comfortable. Our room was well maintained with a tasteful and minimal Mediterranean aesthetic. I love that every room has a balcony ..."

Reviewed on May 19, 2025

Hotel Savoia
Poseidon Hotel
Poseidon Hotel
4 out of 5
Via Pasitea 148, Positano, SA
The price is P51,318 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
P51,318
P56,952 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Positano. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (557 reviews)
"The hotel and the staff were absolutely excellent from the time I checked in. They gave me an upgrade for 100 dollars more but trust and believe the upgrade was well worth it. I highly recommend this hotel if you plan on staying in Positano."

Reviewed on May 17, 2025

Poseidon Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
La Caravella Positano Beach, Residence
La Caravella Positano Beach, Residence
Via Rampa Teglia, 23, Positano, SA
Book a stay at this beach residence in Positano. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Piazza Tasso and Positano Ferry ...
7.4/10 Good! (180 reviews)
"Rosa was a great hostess. The location is phenomenal and close to everything."

Reviewed on May 17, 2025

La Caravella Positano Beach, Residence
Alcione Residence
Alcione Residence
Via Cristoforo Colombo 135, Positano, SA
Stay at this residence in Positano. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (258 reviews)
"Awesome hotel, grat customer service"

Reviewed on May 18, 2025

Alcione Residence
Palazzo Margherita Positano
Palazzo Margherita Positano
Via Guglielmo Marconi 45, Positano, SA
Book a stay at this business-friendly apartment in Positano. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (118 reviews)
"Great Apartment in Positano Best dramatic views of the coast and town Clean and fully equipped for a family Excellent host Mauro"

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025

Palazzo Margherita Positano
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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