Positano
Positano is the most photographed village on the Amalfi Coast — a jewel of rare beauty where pastel-colored houses in pink, yellow, orange, and white tumble in cascades from the cliffside down to the brilliant blue sea. Steep lanes and ceramic-tiled steps lead down to Spiaggia Grande, the main beach alive with colorful umbrellas and fishing boats. The Church of Santa Maria Assunta, with its magnificent glazed majolica dome, is the village's symbol and houses a precious Byzantine icon of the Madonna. Positano is also synonymous with fashion: its boutiques offer breezy summer dresses, handcrafted sandals, and vivid cotton and linen fabrics in a style born in the 1960s when la dolce vita first discovered the Amalfi Coast. Boat trips lead to the Li Galli islets, the legendary home of Homer's Sirens. Hiking trails like the Sentiero degli Dei (Path of the Gods) offer breathtaking aerial views of the coastline. From O'Vesuvio B&B in Torre del Greco, Positano is reachable in one hour — the quintessential Amalfi Coast day trip.
How to Get There
From Torre del Greco: Circumvesuviana to Sorrento (30 min), then SITA coastal bus to Positano (45 min scenic ride). Alternatively, ferry from Naples Beverello or Sorrento (April–October). By car: 60 min via A3 and SS163 (heavy summer traffic).
Highlights
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Iconic pastel-colored houses cascading to the sea
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Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta with majolica dome
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Spiaggia Grande and Spiaggia del Fornillo beaches
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Fashion boutiques and handcrafted Positano sandals
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Boat trips to Li Galli islets (Homer's Sirens)
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Sentiero degli Dei — panoramic hiking trail to Praiano
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Among the world's most beautiful coastal views
💡 Practical Tip
Visit outside July and August to avoid extreme crowds. Arrive by ferry from Sorrento for the most dramatic first view. Boutiques close 1–4 pm: plan shopping for morning or evening.
Stay at O'Vesuvio B&B
Just 20 minutes from the main attractions of the Bay of Naples. Book directly and save on commissions.