Positano
Positano: the vertical city on the Amalfi Coast famous for shopping.
Positano is just the gem of the Amalfi Coast, not merely for its many terraces, stairways and colorful buildings, but also for the feelings it can convey to anyone who visits.
Must-see attractions in Positano and surroundings
Where to stay in Positano
Despite the town's small size, in order to properly choose where to stay in Positano, it makes sense to consider several different factors, including your budget, the means of transportation you use to reach the town, and the kind of vacation you are looking to have.
So here are the best areas to stay in Positano:
In the surroundings of Spiaggia Grande: Staying in this area is very convenient for those arriving in Positano by ferry, and will allow you to avoid the stairs and winding streets to reach the beach.
Heart of town with scenic views: convenient area to walk to Spiaggia Grande and enjoy great views from above. In addition, most of the boutiques and restaurants are nearby
Nocelle or Montepertuso: ideal places to stay for those who are keen on trekking and looking for a very quiet location, surrounded by nature and far from the glamorous atmosphere of Positano. Obviously this option, with the selection of a Bed and Breakfast you can save money.
If you are looking for a truly exclusive accommodation, the right one for you is the San Pietro di Positano, 5-star luxury hotel in an exclusive location, or Le Sirenuse, ranked among the best hotels in the world.
How to get to Positano
Positano is an 80-minute from Naples by car, 60 minutes from Salerno, and only 30 minutes from Sorrento and Amalfi.
For travelers coming from Salerno, it is possible to take the A3 highway exit at Vietri sul Mare and from there follow the SS163 Amalfitana.
For travelers arriving from Naples on the A3, take the Castellamare di Stabia highway exit, continue in the direction of Sorrento, at Meta continue to Positano.
È sconsigliato noleggiare un auto per raggiungere Positano, perché vi accorgerete che per la maggior parte del tempo non vi servirà e resterà parcheggiata. Se invece, si ha intenzione di utilizzarla per escursioni varie, ad esempio per raggiungere Ravello, allora la scelta dell'auto è sensata.
Why you should visit Positano
Developed mainly vertically, the town of Positano is renowned mainly for the shopping, indeed there are really numerous boutiques and craft stores in Positano that still tailor sandals as in the 1960s.
The weather in Positano is characterized for most of the year by a pleasant and refreshing sea breeze, which makes it pleasant to visit Positano for a period from March until October, although, given the huge tourist affluence that floods the town's narrow streets, staying in July and August can be somewhat daunting because it is really very hot.
Among the main things to see in Positano are first and foremost the typical narrow and winding streets, or more precisely "stairways" that connect the upper part of the town to the beach. Positano's main beaches are the Spiaggia Grande and Fornillo, both of which can be reached on foot from the town center, while the rest are only accessible by sea.
Nowadays Positano is visited by travelers coming from all over the world, and it is quite common to meet cinema stars on vacation or to spot new economy tycoons aboard mega yachts in the roadstead.
At last, one of the reasons that make Positano so famous is to be sought in the colorful beach clothes, linen or cotton sarongs and bikinis. During the famous 1960s, in fact, the town discovered and experimented with the interesting phenomenon of "Positano Fashion".
Positano and surroundings
