This charming enclave of houses, situated on narrow streets on the side of a hill, are known for their dramatic coastal beauty and architectural craftsmanship.
Positano is a charming village notable for its dramatic coastal scenery and the coloured houses built into the side of a mountain that descends into the Mediterranean Sea. With houses surrounded by gardens of bougainvillea and orchards of orange and lemon trees, Positano makes for a picturesque holiday destination.
One road leads into Positano and the village itself is primarily pedestrianised. Wander through the narrow passageways and cobblestone streets and notice the domed roofs on the houses. These are filled with sand to keep the buildings cool in summer and warm in winter. See the majolica-tiled dome and the 12th-century Black Madonna at the Church of Santa Maria Assunta. Browse through shops that sell local produce and handmade crafts. Artisans in Positano are renowned for the production of silk and linen clothing. You can see their products in many of the town’s high-end fashion boutiques.
Enjoy a day on the water and rent a boat to explore the sea caves and coves, or relax on the main beach, Spiaggia Grande, located at the bottom of town. If you are looking for somewhere quieter during the summer months, head to the secluded Fornillo Beach. To get there, walk past the watchtower where the boats dock and walk down the stone staircase from the road above it.
Put your hiking shoes on and explore the countryside by foot. The “Path of the Gods” is one of the most popular and picturesque hiking trails. This scenic trail crosses gorges and mountains, passes sheep and goats and leads to Bomerano, a village 635 metres (2,083 feet) above sea level.
The easiest way to travel to Positano is by bus. The SITA bus has services that run between Naples, Sorrento and Amalfi as well as other towns on the coast. During the summer months ferries operate to Naples, Sorrento and other ports in the area.
