The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Positano, Italy (Updated 2026)

Last Updated on March 26, 2026 by Adrienne

My family and I recently spent a week on the Amalfi Coast of Italy, and based ourselves in the gorgeous seaside village of Positano. Positano is not off the beaten path and can get very crowded (particularly during the summer high season) but many people visit just for the day from a cruise ship or guided tour from a larger city, so if you stay overnight here you’ll have the chance to enjoy a more serene side of this famous destination.

Read on for my recommendations about how to best spend a week in Positano, including the best things to do, my favorite restaurants and what it’s like to travel there with kids.

Looking for more detailed and customized advice about planning a trip to the Amalfi Coast? In addition to blogging, I’m also an independent travel advisor with Fora Travel and would love to help you plan this trip or any other. I can book hotels, resorts, cruises, day trips and transportation at no cost to you, and can add perks like room upgrades, early check-in/late check-out and resort credit at some properties. Reach out to me at adrienne.miller@fora.travel for more information!

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How to get to Positano

Naples is the nearest international airport to Positano and the Amalfi Coast, and United Airlines operates seasonal (April-October) flights from Newark. From Naples, there are three ways to get to Positano: rent a car and drive yourself (if you’re much braver than I am), take the train to Sorrento or Salerno and from there connect to a local bus or ferry to get to Positano, or hire a driver.

We opted for the last one, and I highly recommend Daytrip, which is sort of an Uber for long distance car travel that’s popular in Europe. They were cheaper than several other car services we contacted and we had very smooth trips with friendly drivers. The drive takes about an hour and a half in light traffic, but may take considerably longer, especially in the busy summer season. I recommend taking motion sickness medicine if you’re prone to carsickness. The hairpin turns entering Positano are no joke.

Things to do in Positano

Have a beach day

You can’t go to the Italian coast and not visit the beach. Positano has two beaches within easy walking distance of the main parts of the village: the central beach (“Spiaggia Grande”), right near the ferry port, and a smaller, more hidden beach “Fornillo Spiaggia” about a kilometer away. Spiaggia Grande is, as the name suggests, a really large beach, with lots of amenities nearby including restaurants, bars and beach clubs where you can rent chairs and umbrellas. This beach also has great views of the town of Positano.

View of Positano village from main beach

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As nice as Spiaggia Grande is, I thought Fornillo Beach was even nicer. It’s about a 15-20 minute walk from the main beach along a coastal path, and the views along the way are very scenic. Fornillo Beach is less crowded than the main beach and the beach chairs there are a bit cheaper. You don’t have the views of the town here, but the coastal views are lovely and the beach is so peaceful and quiet.

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If you’re the type who enjoys being pampered at the beach, there are several private beach clubs like Arienzo in and around Positano that will pick you up on a boat and take you to a secluded beach area. Most of restaurants on site and you can order food and drinks directly from you sun lounger. You pay a price for this, of course, but it’s a quieter and more luxe experience than at the public beaches.

Go hiking

While Positano doesn’t have quite the reputation as a hiking destination that Cinque Terre does, there are lots of scenic trails in this region, and gaining altitude is a great way to get a different perspective on the scenery of the Amalfi Coast. On one of our first days in town, we walked up the main street in town (Viale Pasitea). It wasn’t as nice as a hiking trail, since we were on the road with the cars zooming by, but we got really great views of the town, beaches and coastline.

We also hiked Le Tese, a trail that goes up to a viewpoint overlooking Positano. We didn’t make it all the way to the top due to thunderstorms, but the views were nice from the part we climbed. This hike is kid-friendly, although young kids may not make it all the way to the top without assistance.

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Views from "Le Tese" hiking trail near Positano

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Probably the most famous hike in the region is the Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei) that connects Positano to Praiano. We didn’t have the chance to do it this time due to weather and having a young child with us, but it’s on the list for next time.

Take a walk along the coast

Even if you’re not up for a more intense hike, you should definitely walk along Via Positanesi d’America, the coastal path that connects the main beach in Positano to smaller Fornillo Beach. This relatively flat walk doesn’t take very long and offers beautiful views of the coastline, especially on a sunny day.

View of the Amalfi Coast from the Via Positanesi d'America

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Amalfi Coast and Fornillo Beach from the Via Positanesi d'America

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Day trip to other Amalfi Coast villages

If you’re visiting the Amalfi Coast, you don’t want to miss out on checking out the different towns, each of which has its own distinct flavor. The easiest and most scenic way to get around is via ferry, and ferries to Amalfi, Salerno, Sorrento and Capri leave regularly from the port in Positano. From Amalfi you can connect to smaller villages like Maiori and Minori.

There are also buses that connect some of these towns, but I recommend the ferry – not only because the buses have a reputation as being crowded and stuffy, but also because one of the best ways to admire the scenery in Positano and other Amalfi Coast villages is from the water, and a ferry ride is a relatively affordable way to enjoy those views.

On this trip we visited Amalfi, Maiori and Minori. Amalfi is gorgeous and is my favorite of the Amalfi Coast towns I’ve been to other than Positano. We were there when the Giro d’Italia was passing through town (which was a cool experience in and of itself) so we didn’t get to see as much of the town as I would have liked, but we loved the views from the port area and main beach.

From Amalfi, we took the ferry to Maiori and then walked to Minori for our ferry back to Amalfi and then home. It’s about a 30 minute walk without too much elevation gain if you walk on the road between the towns. There’s also a steeper inland trail.

The view from the walk between Maiori and Minori

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Shopping and sightseeing in the village of Positano

The Amalfi Coast is well known for its beautiful ceramics, and there are lots of shops in Positano where you can buy a piece to take home. Many local artists also offer ceramics classes, which seems like it would be a fun thing to do.

The Church of Santa Maria Assunta may be Positano’s most notable landmark, since its golden tiled dome is visible from many different vantage points. Although the church isn’t particularly grand, it’s free to enter and is well worth a peek inside.

Exterior of the Church of Santa Maria Assunta in Positano

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Interior of the Church of Santa Maria Assunto in Positano

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Where to eat in Positano

My #1 tip for eating in Positano is get away from the waterfront area. The restaurants down by the water tend to be overpriced for the quality, since you’re really paying for the oceanfront setting. If you head up the main road (Viale Pasitea) you’ll find many great restaurants a bit out of the way of the crowds. And I think many of these places actually have views that are just as nice as the places on the waterfront since the higher elevation gives a more panoramic view.

Here are a few of our top Positano restaurants:

Next2

Our fanciest and most expensive meal in Positano was also our best. From the amuse bouches at the beginning to the treats that came with the bill, Next2 felt like a Michelin-starred restaurant and delivered the food, service and ambiance you’d expect from one. Everything we ate was outstanding, especially the burrata with homemade puff pastries and the “chocolate donut” (a donut-shaped chocolate mousse). This is a wonderful place to go if you’re celebrating a special occasion in Positano. Open seasonally from April to October.

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Chocolate donut dessert at Next2 in Positano

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Saraceno D’Oro

We came to this casual trattoria twice during our stay in Positano. The pizza was especially fantastic – dare I say, even better than the pizza we had in Naples. Open seasonally from March to early November.

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Caffe Positano

Caffe Positano had sort of a touristy look (and name) so I wasn’t expecting all that much, but our meal here was one of the best we had all week. The gnocchi alla sorrentina (a specialty of the region) and the molten lava cake were both outstanding. The service was slow, even by laidback southern Italian standards, but it’s ok – you’re on the Amalfi Coast, you don’t need to rush. Open seasonally from April to October.

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Il Fornillo

Il Fornillo is one of the most affordable restaurants we saw in Positano, and their pizzas were great. They also have a nice view of the coastline from their outdoor patio. Open seasonally March through November.

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Rainbow seen from the patio at Il Fornillo in Positano

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Gelato at Ristorante Covo dei Saraceni

Our favorite gelato in Positano was from the restaurant at the Covo dei Saraceni hotel on the waterfront (I don’t recommend the hotel restaurant in general though – just the gelato). It had a rich flavor and an excellent creamy texture, and it’s right near the start of the shore path, so you can take your gelato for a scenic stroll.

Where to stay in Positano

Positano is known for ultra-luxury hotels geared towards couples like Le Sirenuse and Hotel Villa Franca (and as a travel advisor I can add perks like upgrades, resort credits and complimentary welcome drinks at these and other Positano luxury hotels). But there are plenty of more budget-friendly options in Positano too. We stayed at the boutique Hotel Punta Regina, which was a great option for a family looking for a nice hotel on a reasonable budget. We loved the rooftop terrace, which had lovely views of the coastline and an infinity pool. My full review of the Punta Regina is here.

The best time of year to visit Positano

The Amalfi Coast is crowded and hot during the summers, but largely shuts down over the winter. The best time to visit is during shoulder season: April-May and September-October, with May and September typically having the best weather. We visited in early May and got a little bit unlucky with the weather, since it rained almost every day. But the upside to all the rain is that flowers were in bloom everywhere we went!

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Thoughts on visiting the Amalfi Coast with kids

I’ll be honest: the Amalfi Coast is not a particularly kid-friendly place, and wouldn’t be at the top of my list for families looking for a European vacation. There isn’t a ton to interest kids, and the beaches aren’t as good for little ones as in many other parts of Europe like Mallorca and the Algarve Coast.

But if you have your heart set on Positano, you can still have a great family trip here. I’d recommend finding a hotel with a swimming pool, planning on plenty of time at the beach (bring water shoes for the pebbles) and doing boat excursions, assuming your kids don’t get seasick easily. Italy in general is an easy place to travel with kids because the local culture is very family-centric and the food will please even the pickiest eaters.

If you’re traveling with toddlers, I’d recommend staying in one of the flatter towns such as Amalfi. Positano is very vertical, and the many sets of stairs would be tough to navigate with a stroller.

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