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Seen from the sea, Positano is set in a dramatic vertical panorama of colors ; the green of the Monti Lattari, the white, pink, and yellow of the Mediterranean houses; the silvery grey of its pebble beaches; and the blue of the sea. If you're driving from the west, Positano is the first town you'll come across on the Amalfi Coast.
The town is approximately a minute drive from Naples and twenty minutes from Sorrento. You can also get to Positano via one of the buses run by the Sita coach company and, in the summer months, by boat.
The ancient Romans built a number of sumptuous villas on the coast of Positano, the ruins of which can be seen in the vicinity of the Church dell'Assunta. It is believed that the town, the original nucleus of which developed around a Benedictine abbey, was founded in the 9th century. The town grew considerably following the arrival of inhabitants from Paestum, who were fleeing Saracen incursions. After it was pillaged by Pisa in , Positano increased its defenses, becoming similar to its powerful neighbor, Amalfi , with steep narrow roads, massive fortified walls, and a series of all-important watch towers.
The majolica-tiled dome of the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta can be seen from every corner of the town. A Byzantine-inspired icon of a Black Madonna, dating back to the 18th century, is conserved inside the church. The name Positano is linked to a legend. In ancient times, a Turkish boat became beached just off the shores of what has since come to be known as Positano.
Aboard the ship, there was a painting of the Virgin Mary. The captain heard the painting whisper "posa, posa" 'set me down, set me down' and obediently, threw the image into the sea. Miraculously, the ship floated free and was saved. The locals built a Church on the spot where the painting washed ashore, interpreting the episode as a sign that the Virgin had chosen their town as a resting place. The fortunes of Positano, like its roads, have continually risen and fallen : in , the town was destroyed by a terrible tsunami and in the 15th century, it was the victim to continual attacks by Ottoman pirates.
In the 18th century, Positano enjoyed a period of prosperity as a major port and trading hub. Following the unification of Italy and the opening of a number of new commercial routes, the town's importance began to decline, so much so that, in just a few decades, it was reduced to little more than a humble fishing village , many of the inhabitants of which decided to emigrate to the United States.
Discover the ancient history of Positano by visiting the local Museo Archeologico Romano , recently inaugurated on the site where an ancient Roman villa once stood beneath the oratory of the Church of the SS. Maria Assunta in Piazza Flavio Gioia, 7.
Visitors can admire fragments of the original architecture and decorations to learn about Positano's Roman history with the help of mulitmedia displays that explain the ruins more in depth.
Simple answer is: eat and immerse yourself in the art of cooking. You can sign up for a cooking class, which can be done whenever — even in the rain.
Learn the art of mixing, cooking and baking — to prepare dishes which were made by Amalfi grandmothers. Book here. You can dive in all grottos experiencing perfectly emerald water.
Fiat is a little jewel of a car with a popular place in Italian history. There are also many organized tours you can do that would allow you to taste Limoncello on the way.
Scooters are much smaller than cars, so you can pull over anywhere you want, as often as you want. You need an organized tour to enter the grotto or a special captain, as no self-drive boats are allowed. You can pre-book a tour online. Some even give high fives…. If lucky you can even meet my buddy the black cat. If you have a car just drive there independently, otherwise you can take a local bus very crowded though! My husband and I are planning a trip to Italy in July peak season with our two little boys 6yo and 3yo.
But then driving along Amalfi Coast really makes me nervous as well! Any advice on what would be a better bet for us? Thank you! In terms of driving around Amalfi it really depends on how adventurous of a driver you are. Or would you recommend a scooter? It might seem like a cheaper idea to get a car, but parking fees on the Amalfi Coast are ridiculous ex.
Scooter would be a better idea in your case for sure! Hi Anna. We have a family wedding of 11 in June in Positano, Italy. Once we leave the Amalfi Coast and head to Rome, we will use trains and have no transportation issues.
I know that parking is difficult in Positano. Our airbnb is between Sorrento and Positano. Would it be easier to book car services for our travel during these 4 days? Here are some sample rates that would get you around the coast and to Positano:. One little tip if you are planning to take a ferry or boat transfer : keep in mind you will most likely need to climb a couple hundred stairs up the coast with your luggage!
There are no regular roads to take you from water level to the main road in most towns. So you will either have to carry all your stuff up a steep climb or pay someone to do it for you. Perhaps the only exception is Amalfi as the ferry terminal is on the same level as the main road. But if you are staying in one of the neighboring towns and want to visit Positano too, things get more tricky. There are public SITA buses running along the coast with a convenient schedule and ticket price of only 2.
Just a couple of years ago these buses were a convenient way to get around but with the amount of tourists Positano is seeing these days, things have changed. So unless you are at the first stop, you will often have to wait for a few buses to pass by before you can get on. The lines are often a few blocks long with people waiting for hours. We tried getting on a bus from Praiano to Amalfi one day around noon and saw buses pass by with no space at all.
We gave up. Even if you are able to get on a bus, you could still get stuck in traffic for hours. This also happens quite often due to the very narrow roads and congested traffic. Taxis between the towns can cost anywhere between Euro one way. And again, there can be a lot of traffic.
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