Positano & The Amalfi Coast
BEACHES
From splashy beach clubs to hidden local spots
Fornillo Beach
Local’s beach with great food shack for post-dip lunch
Isolated quiet beach and diving spot, popular with locals. Grab SITA (big grey/blue bus) from Positano past Praiano to the abandoned fishing village of Furore. Bring your own refreshments or walk along the main coastal road to one if the great restaurants.
27 locals recommend
Furore
Isolated quiet beach and diving spot, popular with locals. Grab SITA (big grey/blue bus) from Positano past Praiano to the abandoned fishing village of Furore. Bring your own refreshments or walk along the main coastal road to one if the great restaurants.
Stunning off the beaten path local town with beach, chapels, cafes and stunning views.
35 locals recommend
Conca dei Marini
Stunning off the beaten path local town with beach, chapels, cafes and stunning views.
Grab a SITA bus or taxi and spend the day at this secluded rustic beach with boat rental, food and nightclub. Great all-in-one day trip.
11 locals recommend
Marina di Praia
Via PraiaGrab a SITA bus or taxi and spend the day at this secluded rustic beach with boat rental, food and nightclub. Great all-in-one day trip.
Shared with Da Adolfo beach Restetaunt and sister to its bigger hotel of the same name. Sea access only. Reserve ahead.
TREVILLE Beach Club
24 Via LauritoShared with Da Adolfo beach Restetaunt and sister to its bigger hotel of the same name. Sea access only. Reserve ahead.
Great secluded beach under the former home of Franco Ziffarelli. A few minutes walk south from Positano along the main coastal road a path of steps leads to a wonderful cove. There’s a private part with resteraunt shack and beds to rent, or bring your own refreshments and enjoy the free public beach and watch the rock jumpers. You can also get here with a free boat transfer from Positano Marina. Reserve ahead.
28 locals recommend
Bagni d'Arienzo Beach Club
16 Via ArienzoGreat secluded beach under the former home of Franco Ziffarelli. A few minutes walk south from Positano along the main coastal road a path of steps leads to a wonderful cove. There’s a private part with resteraunt shack and beds to rent, or bring your own refreshments and enjoy the free public beach and watch the rock jumpers. You can also get here with a free boat transfer from Positano Marina. Reserve ahead.
Laid back, hard-to-book beach club popular with celebs and the yacht set. Sea access only. Reserve ahead.
21 locals recommend
Ristorante Da Adolfo Di Bella Sergio
40 Via LauritoLaid back, hard-to-book beach club popular with celebs and the yacht set. Sea access only. Reserve ahead.
DRINKS & NIGHTLIFE
Hotel bars are another level on the coast. Be sure to book ahead. Mingle with the yachting crowd over sunset cocktails or join in evening cabaret
A timeless cafe in upper part of town (Chiese Nova). The place to watch timeless locals and lost tourists. Conveniently located at junction and bus stop where the main road branches into Positano center.
22 locals recommend
Bar Internazionale
306 Via Guglielmo MarconiA timeless cafe in upper part of town (Chiese Nova). The place to watch timeless locals and lost tourists. Conveniently located at junction and bus stop where the main road branches into Positano center.
There are better places for a cocktail but this is THE place for the millennial insta scene. Book ahead.
15 locals recommend
Franco's Bar
30 Via Cristoforo ColomboThere are better places for a cocktail but this is THE place for the millennial insta scene. Book ahead.
Reserve ahead and get a cocktail or even better a dinner table. The estate is historically and beautiful. Be sure to walk around the grounds.
Villa TreVille
30 Via ArienzoReserve ahead and get a cocktail or even better a dinner table. The estate is historically and beautiful. Be sure to walk around the grounds.
Possibly the most exclusive hotel on the coast. Visit for afternoon cocktails and stay to watch the sunset and the jet set. Dress to impress. Book ahead.
6 locals recommend
Il San Pietro di Positano
2 Via LauritoPossibly the most exclusive hotel on the coast. Visit for afternoon cocktails and stay to watch the sunset and the jet set. Dress to impress. Book ahead.
Music on the Rocks
50 Via GrotteFOOD SCENE
You can’t go wrong but here are some of the classic places to eat around Positano.
Great brunch fair with modern twists on local dishes. Vegan and vegetarian faves and a great gift shop full of unique and stylish gifts you’ll actually use
15 locals recommend
Casa E Bottega
100 Viale PasiteaGreat brunch fair with modern twists on local dishes. Vegan and vegetarian faves and a great gift shop full of unique and stylish gifts you’ll actually use
Great selection of classic local dishes and seafood with a stunning view over the bay.
11 locals recommend
Ristorante Bruno
157 Via Cristoforo ColomboGreat selection of classic local dishes and seafood with a stunning view over the bay.
Great solid staple. Every dish you’d expect with a great vine and view.
52 locals recommend
Da Vincenzo
172 Viale PasiteaGreat solid staple. Every dish you’d expect with a great vine and view.
High up in the mountains a discrete fave of locals and perfect for large groups. Amazing fresh portions with arguably the best view of the coast.
41 locals recommend
La Tagliata
32B Via TagliataHigh up in the mountains a discrete fave of locals and perfect for large groups. Amazing fresh portions with arguably the best view of the coast.
Classic, on the beach destination known for celebs, amazing sea food and dessert. Save room for deserts
29 locals recommend
Chez Black
19 Via del BrigantinoClassic, on the beach destination known for celebs, amazing sea food and dessert. Save room for deserts
La Zagara
10 Piazza dei MuliniSkip a full meal and go straight for dessert. Perfect post-beach.
Mediterraneo
236 Viale PasiteaLocal favorite with local catches of the day and local produce
Local favorite with fresh ingredients from the land and sea
27 locals recommend
Ristorante Saraceno D'Oro
254 Viale PasiteaLocal favorite with fresh ingredients from the land and sea
Tucked away on a pathway between Positano and the less busy Fornillo beach a great spot for romantic meal as the sun sets.
11 locals recommend
Lo Guarracino
12 Via Positanesi D'AmericaTucked away on a pathway between Positano and the less busy Fornillo beach a great spot for romantic meal as the sun sets.
ESSENTIALS
From groceries to pharmacies.
Grab everything you need to cook at home or grab a sandwich to go from this family run store. Wines, salamis, cookies, fresh produce and more.
Palatone Grocery
Via Guglielmo MarconiGrab everything you need to cook at home or grab a sandwich to go from this family run store. Wines, salamis, cookies, fresh produce and more.
Eudoteca Cuomo Family
3 Piazza dei MuliniOld time butcher and deli
Fresh Fish. Oldest surviving fresh fish shop with daily catches.
Pescheria C. I. C. A. Centro Ittico Costiera Amalfitana di de Lucia R. C. Snc
17 Via Regina GiovannaFresh Fish. Oldest surviving fresh fish shop with daily catches.
Quality Limoncello. Main supplier of premium local product to hotels and chefs worldwide.
6 locals recommend
Valentì Positano
142 Via Guglielmo MarconiQuality Limoncello. Main supplier of premium local product to hotels and chefs worldwide.
Farmacia Ottica Rizzo
22 Viale PasiteaPharmacy in town center with many supplies.
Car and scooter rental for day trips and limo taxis.
Positano Alternative Car Service Societa' Cooperativa
74 Viale PasiteaCar and scooter rental for day trips and limo taxis.
DAY TRIPS & ISLANDS
Many stunning towns and islands are within a couple of hours of the Amalfi Coast.
A once in a lifetime, breathtaking and challenging hike across an old mountain pathway. Grab a bus from Positano to Nocelle (20 min) where your 3 hr hike to Praiano starts.
29 locals recommend
Path of Gods
Sentiero degli DeiA once in a lifetime, breathtaking and challenging hike across an old mountain pathway. Grab a bus from Positano to Nocelle (20 min) where your 3 hr hike to Praiano starts.
Positano’s little brother. Younger, smaller and increasingly popular with younger travelers.
44 locals recommend
Praiano
Positano’s little brother. Younger, smaller and increasingly popular with younger travelers.
Salerno is an old shipping port about an hour by boat from Positano. The boat stops at Amalfi en route. Worth the trip just for the boat ride along the Amalfi coast. The city is old, small and easy to get around and has some great shopping streets and cafes. Its also a great place to rent a car and travel south to some off the path beaches and villages. Theres also a high speed train station to Naples and small airport here
151 locals recommend
Salerno
Salerno is an old shipping port about an hour by boat from Positano. The boat stops at Amalfi en route. Worth the trip just for the boat ride along the Amalfi coast. The city is old, small and easy to get around and has some great shopping streets and cafes. Its also a great place to rent a car and travel south to some off the path beaches and villages. Theres also a high speed train station to Naples and small airport here
Stunning ancient cave city used as backdrops to films including 007 No Time To Die and The Passion of the Christ.
476 locals recommend
Matera
Stunning ancient cave city used as backdrops to films including 007 No Time To Die and The Passion of the Christ.
CAPRI
Island home to yacht set and celebs. Popular with tourists by day we recommend staying overnight and experiencing the island at its best. Be sure to visit many of the local beach side eateries.
734 locals recommend
Capri
Island home to yacht set and celebs. Popular with tourists by day we recommend staying overnight and experiencing the island at its best. Be sure to visit many of the local beach side eateries.
È Divino - Hotel and Restaurant
10A Via Sella OrtaRistorante Bagni Tiberio
41 Via Palazzo a MareOn the island of Capri. Fantastic boat-access resteraunt.
ISCHIA
Island known for its many natural thermal spas and historic backdrop in films. Regular ferries to and from Naples, Procida, Capri and Amalfi Coast.
192 locals recommend
Ischia
Island known for its many natural thermal spas and historic backdrop in films. Regular ferries to and from Naples, Procida, Capri and Amalfi Coast.
Negombo Thermal Spa is a a must. Large beach fronted gardens with many different pools and waterfalls naturally heated.
Hotel della Baia
Via San MontanoNegombo Thermal Spa is a a must. Large beach fronted gardens with many different pools and waterfalls naturally heated.
Stunning castle straight out of a fairytale. An army, a fort, a momentary and multiple film backdrops its a must visit. Hike the castle and gardens then take a dip in the surrounding beaches.
180 locals recommend
Aragonese Castle
3 Via PontileStunning castle straight out of a fairytale. An army, a fort, a momentary and multiple film backdrops its a must visit. Hike the castle and gardens then take a dip in the surrounding beaches.