Perched on dramatic cliffs overlooking the sparkling Tyrrhenian Sea, Positano is the crown jewel of Italy’s Amalfi Coast. We’ll walk you through its pastel-colored houses on the hillside, luxury chic boutiques, sunny beaches, and winding cobblestone streets, and recommend the best beach clubs, cooking classes, restaurants, and nightlife in town.
Positano Tips in this Episode:
How to get to Positano, Italy (book your train through RailEurope)
Where to stay in Positano
Tips for getting into and around Positano
Our top recommended hotels in Positano
Albergo Miramare - great location with a beautiful ocean view restaurant
Le Sirenuse - great location, swanky interior
Nino’s in Nochelle (where we stayed) - affordable and had a great view but hard to get to and from
Or check out these hotels in Positano
Check out our top picks for Positano Activities & Tours on Viator for all activities we recommend and even some that we wanted to do but couldn't get to.
Looking for more Italian inspiration? Check out our episodes on Rome and Florence.
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