A pocket guide to picture perfect Positano
Positano is a fashionable costal town on the Amalfi Coast. It’s jumble of pastel-hued terraces spill out along the ravine. It’s one of Italy’s many picture perfect beauty spots and an ideal place to snap that perfect holiday photo.
Getting there
Positano is an hour away from Sorrento via bus. While holidaymakers can drive themselves, hire a private car or book a private excursion, there’s always something romantic about jumping on a local bus.
As a country, Italy’s public transport system is built for tourists and the Amalfi Coast is no different. Buses depart from Piazza Giovanni Battista de Curtis (next to the train station).
Be sure to buy tickets from the ticket office before boarding and keep an eye on any timetable changes. These routes can get very busy, so be sure to arrive early to ensure a seat on the bus.
Exploring Positano
The journey from Sorrento takes one hour. On arrival, the bus stops passengers atop of a sloping hill. The views are already stunning with picturesque beaches and romantic houses as far as the eye can see. The pastels houses, shops and restaurants are encased by winding passageways.
In the centre of this is Palazzo Murat. This courtyard dates back to the 18th Century. Near this courtyard is a the Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta. This eye-catching church is a striking piece of Positano architecture and is not one to be missed.
For a relaxing day, head to the Spiagga Grande. This is a semi-sandy, semi-stony beach. Like most of the beaches in Italy, a large proportion of the beach is privatised. This means visitors will need to pay for a chair to use this part of the beach, as they’re often serviced by a hotel or bar.
To sit on the public beach, you’ll need to get to Positano early. But if you fancy a lie-in, head down a bit later and hire a sun lounger for a day of relaxation.
On my next visit to Positano
- Kayaking in Positano
- Hike the Walk of Gods
- Some fashionable shopping for sandals, dresses, ceramics and homemade souvenirs.
More from Campania
- Pompeii and Herculaneum
- A quick guide to the island of Capri
- Exploring Mt Vesuvius
- A quick guide to Sorrento
