Positano Campania, Italy Travel Guide
Arrive by ferry for the most stunning first impression. Check into your accommodation, drop bags, and put on Comfortable walking shoes.
Stroll down Via Cristoforo Colombo to Spiaggia Grande. Visit the iconic Church of Santa Maria Assunta and the recently excavated MAR Positano (Roman Villa) underneath it (book tickets ahead). Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch at a beachfront restaurant.
Tailor your itinerary to your specific interests for a truly rewarding trip.
Concentrate your time on the MAR Positano (Roman Villa). Dedicate full days to Pompeii and Herculaneum (via Sorrento).
Enroll in a hands-on cooking class in Positano. Participate in limoncello tastings at local producers.
Hike the full Path of the Gods, allowing ample time for photos. Explore local trails connecting different parts of Positano.
Prioritize beach time, swimming, and sandcastle building (with pebbles!). Organize a private or group boat trip to Capri or along the coast.
Positano's unique vertical architecture, with its cascading houses and narrow alleys, offers aesthetic delight. For a spiritual journey, seek quiet contemplation.
Visit local ceramic shops and artisan workshops. Explore local art galleries. Study the majolica dome of Santa Maria Assunta and the Roman villa frescoes at MAR Positano.
Look for yoga sessions with sea views. Enjoy the peaceful ambiance of upper Positano, Montepertuso, or Nocelle for reflection. Focus on healthy Mediterranean cuisine.
Explore Amalfi's Duomo and Ravello's grand villas (Rufolo, Cimbrone) and their gardens for artistic and architectural appreciation.
Your budget guides the style of your trip. Positano has choices for various financial plans.
Stay in a hostel in nearby Sorrento or Naples and commute to Positano. Or locate a very basic B&B in upper Positano or Praiano.
Stay in a charming 3- or 4-star hotel or B&B in central Positano or the Fornillo area, perhaps with a balcony and sea view.
Stay at a 5-star luxury hotel like Le Sirenuse or Il San Pietro di Positano, indulging in their amenities, stunning views, and impeccable service.
Travel in shoulder season (April-May or September-October) for better value with pleasant weather and fewer crowds.
A two-week trip lets you combine the Amalfi Coast with other parts of Campania (Naples, Sorrento, Ischia, Procida, Paestum, Cilento Coast) or extend your journey to Rome or Florence.
For a month or more, rent an apartment or villa with a kitchen. This offers cost savings and a more authentic experience.
Each season brings unique charm and opportunities to Positano.
Summer has energy, long daylight hours, and warm weather, making it ideal for beach activities and boat excursions.
These shoulder seasons present pleasant weather and fewer crowds, ideal for a more relaxed and immersive experience.
Winter months transform Positano into a quiet, authentic local village. Many businesses close, but the remaining ones present a genuine local atmosphere.
Plan your visit around specific local "sagre" (food festivals) which celebrate local products, offering unique cultural experiences.
Arrive, explore the lower village, visit Church of Santa Maria Assunta and MAR Positano. Spend time on Spiaggia Grande. Enjoy an aperitivo with a view. Dinner at a mid-range restaurant.
Option A (Capri): Full-day group boat tour to Capri. Option B (Amalfi & Ravello): Ferry/bus to Amalfi, explore Duomo, then bus to Ravello for gardens. Return for cooking class or fine dining.
