Top places to visit in Positano

• Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi

  panoramic-point · 4.7 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The legendary Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi viewpoint — the unique panorama showing both the Gulf of Naples and the Gulf of Salerno from a single hillside point, with the historic 16th-century convent and a finest panoramic restaurants in Italy.

• Spiaggia Grande Positano

  Beach · 4.6 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  Positano's main black-pebble beach is hemmed in by the town's famous cascade of pastel houses. The view looking back at the village from the sea is one of Italy's most photographed. Sun lounger hire is available; swimming is safe.

• Sentiero degli Dei Path of Gods Full

  mountain-trail · 4.9 rating · about 5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The legendary Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei) — the high mountain trail from Bomerano to Nocelle above Positano, with extraordinary cliffside views, ancient mule tracks, and the most spectacular coastal hiking in Italy.

• Gardens of Augustus Capri Faraglioni

  clifftop-gardens · 4.8 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Gardens of Augustus on Capri — the spectacular cliffside gardens with the most photographed view of Capri: the Faraglioni rocks rising from the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Via Krupp winding zigzag down to Marina Piccola.

• Church of Santa Maria Assunta Positano

  Church · 4.7 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The distinctive maiolica-tiled dome of Santa Maria Assunta (rebuilt 1777) is the iconic symbol of Positano's skyline. Inside, a revered 13th-century Byzantine icon of the Black Madonna is said to have been stolen by pirates and…

• Villa Cimbrone Terrace of Infinity

  romantic-villa · 4.8 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  Villa Cimbrone in Ravello — the romantic 11th-century villa rebuilt in the early 1900s, famous for the Terrazza dell'Infinito (Terrace of Infinity) lined with marble busts, one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the world.

• Fornillo Beach

  Beach · 4.5 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  Positano's smaller, quieter alternative beach — reached by a 10-minute cliff path from Spiaggia Grande. Backed by two medieval towers and a handful of beach bars, it draws a more relaxed crowd away from the main beach spectacle.

• Positano Church Panorama

  church terrace · 4.8 rating · about 0.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  The terrace behind Santa Maria Assunta church looks directly over Spiaggia Grande and the harbour with the full cascade of Positano's multicoloured houses as a backdrop.

• Positano Steps Walk

  neighbourhood walk · 4.7 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Positano has no flat streets — the town is built on 100-metre cliffs with interconnected stairways and mule paths. The walk from the church down to the beach passes the best boutiques.

• Monte Solaro Chairlift Capri Summit

  chairlift · 4.8 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Monte Solaro chairlift from Anacapri — the 12-minute chairlift to the highest point of Capri (589m) with 360-degree views over the Bay of Naples, the Faraglioni, Mt Vesuvius, and the Sorrentine Peninsula.

• Anacapri Quiet Capri Town

  hilltop-town · 4.7 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  The quieter, higher town of Anacapri on Capri — far less crowded than Capri town, with the charming Piazza Vittoria, Villa San Michele, the Casa Rossa, and the most authentic Capri village atmosphere.

• Positano Viewpoint (Il Fornillo Belvedere)

  coastal viewpoint · 4.8 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Rocky promontory between Spiaggia Grande and Fornillo Beach offering one of the most photographed views of Positano's cascade of pastel buildings above the sea.

Things to do

• Positano Beach Club Day Beach · 7 h · from EUR 50 per person
• Path of the Gods Guided Hike (Sentiero degli Dei) Adventure · 5 h · from EUR 29 per person
• Hike Path of the Gods from Nocelle Hiking · 4 h
• Spiaggia Grande Beach Day Beach · 5 h · from EUR 25 per person
• Path of the Gods from Nocelle Hiking · 5 h · from EUR 38 per person
• Amalfi Coast Boat Tour Boat · 7 h · from EUR 96 per person
• Pompeii & Vesuvius Day Trip Day Trip · 9 h · from EUR 77 per person
• Capri Day Boat Trip Boat · 9 h · from EUR 130 per person

Day trips and tours

• Positano to Capri Private Boat Day Trip 9 h · from EUR 120
• Path of the Gods Hike (Sentiero degli Dei) 6 h · from EUR 25

Where to stay in Positano

• Sponda Beach Area about EUR 350 per night

  Iconic terraced hillside above the beach; quintessential postcard Positano; steep but spectacular

Hotels

• Le Sirenuse Positano 5-star · INR 75,000 to INR 280,000 per night
• Il San Pietro di Positano 5-star · INR 70,000 to INR 260,000 per night
• Le Sirenuse, Positano 5-star · EUR 700 to EUR 3,500 per night
• Hotel Il Pellicano Positano 5-star · INR 60,000 to INR 220,000 per night
• Hotel Marincanto Positano 5-star · INR 30,000 to INR 75,000 per night
• Hotel Palazzo Murat 4-star · INR 20,000 to INR 45,000 per night

Where to eat

• Chez Black italian, seafood, campanian · about EUR 58 per person
• La Tagliata Italian, Campanian · about EUR 40 per person
• La Cambusa italian, seafood, campanian · about EUR 68 per person
• Le Tre Sorelle italian, seafood, campanian · about EUR 55 per person
• Lo Guarracino italian, seafood, pizza · about EUR 45 per person
• Ristorante Le Tre Sorelle italian, seafood, campanian · about EUR 55 per person
• Da Adolfo italian, seafood, campanian · about EUR 58 per person
• Ristorante Saraceno DOro italian, pizza, campanian · about EUR 38 per person

Getting to Positano

Nearest airport: Naples (NAP), about 33 km away in a straight line. The road or rail journey is longer.

How visitors arrive in Positano

• SITA bus from Sorrento By road from Sorrento · common

  SITA buses leave from outside Sorrento railway station and follow the coast road to Positano. Source: positano.com

• Seasonal ferries By ferry from Salerno / Sorrento / Capri · common

  Boats serve Positano from Salerno (Molo Concordia), Sorrento and Capri in the warmer months; book ahead at weekends and in summer. Source: positano.com

• Circumvesuviana to Sorrento via Naples By train from Naples · common

  From Naples take the Circumvesuviana to Sorrento, then bus or ferry on to Positano. Source: positano.com

From the port to the centre

• Walk up from the beach pier

  Ferry piers are by the beach; the upper town is reached by many stairs and porters are available at the pier. Source: positano.com

Getting around

• Bus

  SITA coach buses run along the coast between Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi, and a local orange bus serves the steep road up and down the hill through town.

  SITA Sud buses

• Ferry

  Seasonal ferries link Positano with Amalfi and hydrofoils run in from Sorrento, mainly between about Easter and late October.

  Travelmar ferries

• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Taxi Price Gouging

  Positano taxi stands

  Taxis charge unofficial inflated prices; no meter used

  How to avoid it: Agree full fare before getting in; use the official municipal taxi tariff board

Best time to visit Positano

• Jan 13°C
• Feb 13°C
• Mar 14°C
• Apr 16°C
• May 20°C
• Jun 23°C
• Jul 26°C
• Aug 27°C
• Sep 24°C
• Oct 21°C
• Nov 18°C
• Dec 15°C

More in Italy

• Rome
• Venice
• Florence
• Milan
• Naples
• Cinque Terre

Frequently asked questions about Positano

What are the top-rated places to visit in Positano?

The highest-rated places in our Positano guide are Sentiero degli Dei Path of Gods Full, Gardens of Augustus Capri Faraglioni, Villa Cimbrone Terrace of Infinity, Positano Church Panorama, Monte Solaro Chairlift Capri Summit.

Where should I stay in Positano?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Positano: Sponda Beach Area.

How do I get around Positano?

Ways to get around Positano covered in our guide: City bus, Ferry, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Positano?

Scams reported to us for Positano include Taxi Price Gouging. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Positano?

Average daytime highs in Positano run from 13°C in Feb to 27°C in Aug.

Which airport is nearest to Positano?

The nearest airport to Positano has the code NAP.