Things to do in Positano

Why go to Positano

• Spiaggia Grande Beach

  Positano's iconic main beach framed by colorful buildings cascading down the cliffs, the postcard view made real.

• Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei)

  A legendary clifftop hike offering jaw-dropping panoramas of the entire Amalfi Coast and Capri on the horizon.

• Santa Maria Assunta Church

  A striking Byzantine-domed church housing a revered 13th-century Black Madonna icon in the heart of the village.

• Boat Tour to Capri & Sea Caves

  Cruise the cobalt waters past sea grottoes and along dramatic sea stacks to the glamorous island of Capri.

• Fornillo Beach

  Positano's quieter, more local sister beach just a short walk west, smaller crowds, lower sun-bed prices, and equal beauty.

Good to know in Positano

• Transit: Use the SITA Sud public bus along the Amalfi Coast, a single ticket costs about $2 and connects Positano to Amalfi, Praiano, and Sorrento; the ferry is scenic but costs $8-15 per leg.
• Tipping: Tipping is not obligatory in Italy, rounding up or leaving €1-2 on the table is appreciated but never expected; skip the 'coperto' (cover charge) debate by confirming it upfront.
• Tap water: Tap water is safe to drink throughout Italy including Positano, carry a refillable bottle and refill at public fountains ('nasoni') to avoid paying $3+ per bottle.
• Free-entry days: Italian state museums offer free entry on the first Sunday of every month, while Positano itself has no state museums, nearby Pompeii and Paestum are both free on those Sundays.

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