Things to do in  Positano

Positano is known as the jewel of the Amalfi Coast. The village is a popular vacation destination with pebble-sand beaches and lanes lined with artisan shops and upscale galleries. The Path of the Gods (Sentiero Degli Dei) hiking trail connects Positano with villages in the hills and along the coast.

Stroll down Via Cristoforo Colombo toward Spiaggia Grande. Stop at the Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta church and the Roman Archeological Museum, home to an excavated villa. After lunch, walk down the stairs from Amalfi Drive to picturesque Arienzo Beach. Spend the afternoon swimming and dining near the waterfront.

Yes. Positano is a popular vacation destination and usually the first stop on visits to the Amalfi Coast. During summer, the village is crowded with vacationers and daytrippers from Naples and beyond. The tourists, however, come for a reason: The seaside spot remains one of Italy’s most charming locales.

Late spring—from May to June—and early fall through mid-October are the best times to visit Positano. During these months, the weather stays temperate, and the crowds tend to thin out. Additionally, ferries offer consistent services, and the water remains warm enough for swimming and sunbathing on the beach.

A day trip to Positano is enough to see the small town. However, Travelers who spend 1–2 nights, have enough time to explore farther down the coast to Praiano, Amalfi, and beyond. Hiking the Path of the Gods trail requires at least half a day.

It depends. Positano is better for day trips, while Amalfi is ideal for 1-2-night visits. Positano is smaller and usually the first stop on Amalfi Coast trips from Sorrento and Naples. Amalfi is larger and more easily reachable from Salerno—but sits at the heart of the coastline below Ravello.