Travel guide

Positano

The Amalfi Coast's cliff-hung jewel

🗓️ Best time: May–June, September💰 Luxury · ~$220/day📍 Italy

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About Positano

Pastel houses tumbling down a near-vertical cliff to a pebble beach — the most photographed village on the Amalfi Coast, all lemon groves and linen boutiques.

⭐ Things to do in Positano

Spiaggia Grande beachPath of the Gods hikeBoat to Li Galli islandsSanta Maria Assunta churchFornillo beach walkPath of the Gods trailFornillo's quieter beachMontepertuso hilltop village

🍽️ What to eat in Positano

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Spaghetti alle vongoleDelizia al limoneFresh anchoviesLimoncello

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Steep steps everywhere; ferries link coastal towns in summer.

💡 Local tip

Arrive by ferry — the reveal of the village from the water beats the traffic-choked road.