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Positano - A Chic Town in the Amalfi Coast
Positano is a famous tourist destination in the Amalfi Coast. An inspiration to many, Positano continues to attract tremendous crowds today.
Positano is a small fishing town in the Amalfi Coast. At first sight, it is a melange of colourful houses stacked on a cliff over the azure seas. Look closely, there is more: pellucid waters, pebbly beaches, devious alleys, ochre houses, and kitschy shops. Visited by the adept and novice travellers alike, it remains a buzzing tourist destination today. Positano inspired many artists, film-makers, musicians, and writers -- most notably, the American author, John Steinbeck.
Where To Stay: From rustic B&B's to luxury hotels, Positano caters to all travellers. If you want to be really far from the madding crowds, there are B&Bs in the villages of Nocelle and Montepertuso, in the mountains above Positano.
What To See: There is nothing much to see here; this is a place for relaxation.
What To Do: Feel like going for a tranquil stroll or a strenuous hike? Prefer to soak in the sun or take a dip? Perhaps shopping? Positano has it all.
* Walk through the narrow streets lined with jazzy shops of knick-knacks to boutique shops of haute couture.
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| Positano, Amalfi Coast |
How To Reach: Positano is about an hour and a half drive away from Naples. It takes roughly 20-minutes to drive from Sorrento. SITA buses can be taken from Sorrento to reach Positano. The service runs through most of the towns of the Amalfi Coast. Alternatively, one can take a ferry from Sorrento.
Where To Stay: From rustic B&B's to luxury hotels, Positano caters to all travellers. If you want to be really far from the madding crowds, there are B&Bs in the villages of Nocelle and Montepertuso, in the mountains above Positano.
What To See: There is nothing much to see here; this is a place for relaxation.
* Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta is a church built in the 1920's, famous for the Byzantine icon Madonna di Positano.
* Spaggia Grande is one of the largest beaches in the Amalfi Coast. It also serves as a ferry port.
* The Fornillo beach is less crowded and offers a peaceful retreat.
What To Do: Feel like going for a tranquil stroll or a strenuous hike? Prefer to soak in the sun or take a dip? Perhaps shopping? Positano has it all.
* Walk through the narrow streets lined with jazzy shops of knick-knacks to boutique shops of haute couture.
* Hike along the thousand-odd steps to reach the quaint hamlet, Nocelle; continue further up to reach the much talked-about Montepertuso -- the views are simply stunning from the top.
* Swim in the lucid waters of the Mediterranean sea; lounge in the bountiful sunlight.
* There are ferries, water taxis and private boats readily available to explore the towns of the Amalfi Coast. The two famous islands, Ischia and Capri, are reachable from Positano.
* Positano is a shopaholic's Eden. There are many items to buy: vibrant ceramic wares, large lemons, spices, hand-made sandals, coral jewellery, and the exclusive limoncellos.
* There are a plethora of restaurants to satisfy your palate. Sea foods are popular, ranging from the fresh fishes to lavish mussels to the ultimate octopus.
Positano is an exotic destination, increasingly jaded by the heavy tourism. It is crowded, congested and touristy, yet one can never get enough of Positano.
Positano is an exotic destination, increasingly jaded by the heavy tourism. It is crowded, congested and touristy, yet one can never get enough of Positano.
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