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Positano Travel Guide: 300 reviews and 632 photos

We first visited Positano on our honeymoon, March 1985 taking a bus driving south from Sorrento. The the road climbed towards the Colli di San Pietro, then descended into Positano. Once a sleepy little fishing village and the secret of painters and writers, its beauty has long since been discovered. We enjoyed a re-visit 18 years later, even despite it being more populated by tourists.

The Amalfi coastline is a driver's nightmare - constantly going forwards, then backwards and a bit further forward - squeezing past coaches and irate italian drivers. But do it - its worthwhile and so much fun watching the animated italians.

Positano lies at southern feet of the Mounts Lattari, protecting it from the Northwinds, and thus enjoys the advantages of a mild, dry climate. It is surrounded by green mounts, which form a sort of crown: Mount Comune, Mt. S. Maria del Castello, Mt. S. Angelo a Tre Pizzi (1444 metres high), Mt. Conocchia, Mt. Campo dei Galli and Mt. Paipo; towards south and east the gaze sweeps over the sea up to Punta Licosa and Capri. Three miles away from the coast a little arcipelago rises from the sea - "Li Galli" or "Sirenuse" - composed by three islands: "Gallo Lungo", "Rotonda", "Castelluccio".

sentiero degli dei pathway

On our recent visit we reached Positano by walking the Sentiero Degli Dei -"the pathway of the gods" from Bomerano. This 3-4 hour walk gives great coastal views from high above but be prepared for a long descent down many steps!!

Pros and Cons

Pros:stunning scenery, designer boutiques.
Cons:tourists!
In a nutshell:a must visit on the Amalfi coast

Last visit to Positano: Jun 2003
Intro Updated Jun 27, 2003
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Sailing Past Positano Favorites (7)

As we sailed past Positano and the coastline back to Amalfi we tried to pick out the cliff where we had walked - but... more travel advice

Best Views of Positano Off The Beaten Path (7)

The best views of Positano in my humble opinion is the view of Positano as you come dowm these steps from the village of... more travel advice

Shoes Galore Shopping (2)

If its not a clothes shop then its odds on to be a shoe shop in Positano - so if shoes are your thiing then this is the... more travel advice

Piazzas of Positano Things to Do (8)

Quaint little piazzas are around every corner - take time to explore them , they are real gems. Ascend the stairs in... more travel advice

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Warnings and Dangers (2)
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Written Jul 6, 2003

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Trekki Jun 20, 2007 at 11:38 PM

Ah, lovely, this hiking trail looks gorgeous ! Plus the flowers all over, ah yes, I really should put it on my wishlist :-)) But maybe staying in one of the mountain villages. When have you been there ? Morning smiles across the channel :-)
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mrpersonality Jan 31, 2006 at 10:37 AM

Fantastic reviews, great photos, very useful for my clients, and myself. Thank you
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londonlover Dec 10, 2005 at 3:13 PM

I'm planning a stop here next September. Thanks for the helpful hints! Beautiful photos.
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Callistoe Nov 9, 2005 at 11:18 AM

Your "Positano Style" photo is stunning, you succeeded in capturing the true beauty of the landscape, and it is no easy task to do the place any justice in a photograph...brings back great memories!
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roamer61 Oct 25, 2005 at 5:04 AM

Looks like a very quaint and picturesque town. Nice tips and pics.
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arni_ph075 Jul 18, 2005 at 4:28 AM

Amazing Positano travel page. I just watch last weekend on cable Only You, which was shoot in Positano.. its beautiful .. Thanks for sharing
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mazzap Apr 15, 2005 at 4:02 PM

I have wanted to visit Positano since seeing it on a VT member's page ages ago. A friend recently tried to put me off by saying it was too touristy - now I want to go BADLY having seen your tips and pics!! Love your "Steeper Steps..." pic - Marion x.
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iandsmith Oct 31, 2004 at 12:55 PM

Brilliant! I only found out about the high trails when it was too late to do them. Glad someone made it.
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Sandi-2004 Oct 26, 2004 at 11:42 AM

We loved Positano -- who couldn't. Your pages & photos are so thorough. Thanks for filling me in on what I missed while there.
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rozehill Oct 9, 2004 at 10:06 PM

Montepertuso looks equally as charming. I like all the steps, must have a good view from the top!