What to see in Positano, what is there to do here? Even the ancient Romans knew the answer to this question, in fact, already in that era, Positano was a popular vacation spot given its immeasurable beauty and mild climate. The emperors built large houses where they could spend their summers contemplating the sea. The charm of Positano has endured through the centuries, and today it is one of the most visited places on the Amalfi Coast, especially by newlyweds. Why not choose a honeymoon right here in Positano with Dragonfly Tours?
With less than 4,000 inhabitants, the village is perched on the rocky coast that juts out over the Tyrrhenian Sea, and its characteristic feature, apart from its breathtaking natural surroundings, is undoubtedly the stairways that zigzag up and down the village, connecting the various roads.
The Most Beautiful Spots
Why is Positano famous? Well it certainly isn’t for its long stretches of sandy beaches. At Positano you’ll find rocky cliffs overlooking the sea, and hidden coves tucked away between sea and mountains. Here are some of the best spots for swimming.
The beach of Arienzo is the “Beach of the three hundred steps”. As the name implies, to get to the beach you will have to go down a few steps but it is worth the effort, and not only because the sun kisses this corner of the coast almost all day long. From there you can get a peek at the luxurious villas belonging to the jet set.
Looking for an oasis of peace? Then the Fornillo beach is right for you, far from the crowds.
But perhaps the Marina Grande is the most famous beach of Positano, not least for its position. The island is located directly in front of the Li Galli islands, which you will visit with a personalized cruise if you choose a 10 Days Luxury Vacation in Rome and Amalfi Coast: it will seem like living in a picture postcard. Boats depart from here towards the main islands of the Campanian Archipelago.
If you are not only a maritime enthusiast, but also love trekking, here in Positano you must try one of the best walks in Italy, the Sentiero degli Dei, the Path of the Gods, a hiking trail that winds for 10 km from Bomerano to Nocelle, a hamlet near Positano, where there are no signs of no human interference , and nature’s splendor is uncontaminated. With Dragonfly Tours you will have a guide at your disposal who will take you to explore the path, showing you its hidden corners.
Discover the Hidden Corners of the Town
The Church of Santa Maria Assunta will surprise you with its beauty: its sun-kissed dome is built with tiles that reflect the rays and light up with an intense yellow. The interiors are just as interesting, decorated with mosaic sculptures.
The alleyways are the beating heart of the city and where you can find shops selling handcrafted items, as well as the typical local fashions, which consists of linen clothes and handmade leather sandals. These alleyways, connected by the zigzagging stairways, reach every corner of this almost vertical town.
At Positano, you will also see the Saracen Towers, another sight that you would be hard pressed to find anywhere else. These watchtowers were used in bygone days to guard the coasts from the Saracens, and would send signals of impending invasion. Today they are the best places to admire the views of the coast.
How to Reach Positano from Naples and Rome?
If you have chosen one of our Dragonfly Tours to explore Naples or Rome and you want to reach Positano we will explain how to get there.
You can reach Positano from Naples in a few different ways
- From the Capodichino airport reach Sorrento with the Curreri shuttle service,and then go to Positano from Sorrento with the Sita Buses.
- From the Central Train Station of Naples, go to Sorrento by the Circumvesuviana Train, and then take a Sita bus from Sorrento to Positano.
- In high season can you go by sea from the port of Naples (molo Beverello).
To reach Positano from Rome, simply take the train from Rome to Naples, to the Central Station, and then choose one of the options described above to arrive at your destination.