Positano, Picturesque town on the Amalfi Coast

Currency: Euro

Language: Italian

Tax Refund: Can be done together on your final departure from European Union

From Bus Station to the City

The easiest way to get into the town will be by the buses. It is operated by Sita. most people will be coming from Sorrento. There are two bus stop in Positano, Chiesa Nuovo and Sponda, you must see which is closer to your place.

A slight tip, when taking the Sita bus from Sorrento sit next to a window on the right hand side for the best views. This will give you the best views and excellent photo opportunities. The bus drops you at the top of the town.

Attractions

Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta

The main and also the most visited attraction in Positano. This Catholic Church is built in the 1920 and features a majestic golden dome. The town Positano itself is an attraction of its own but it is this place that is an addition. The landscape view of it together with the waters and gorgeous Amalfi coast is absolutely unbelievable. This is one of the town landmark.

Positano Harbour

The main reason why you are in this place. The beach, the harbour and also the tiny little boats. This place in Positano is the real gem. The sunset view over the harbour and the whole town is gorgeous. Head to the west while facing the harbour and look back to get an amazing view.

Boat Excursion

On Positano Beach there are many tour company offering a day tour or excursion out the coast to view many breath-taking natural sites of the gorgeous Italy coast, it is something that you can’t missed. Some of the caves and water are really unbelievable. Do check them out right on the beach.

http://www.positanoboats.info/eng/excursions_amalfi_coast.html

http://www.bluestarpositano.it/escursionieng.htm

Fornillo Beach

The other counterpart in Positano for a little more secluded away from the bustling and crowd beach. Get a chair and soak up the Mediterranean sun. If it is in your interest you can rent a kayak too.

Restaurants

IL Grottino Azzurro

Via G. Marconi, 302, 84017 Positano SA, Italy

One of the best recommended place in town and furthermore it is only right next to the main bus stop, Chiesa Nuova which link up to the main town in the region. It is a simple family restaurant with no fuss cooking. They are open daily from 12 – 4pm and 6 – 11pm. This place is always crowded.

Caffe Positano

Viale Pasitea, 168-170, 84017 Positano SA, Italy

One of the best places to have your meal in Positano with the great views of the coast and place. The view will truly leave you in thirst of more. It offers simple meals and dishes. In the morning, they also serves up American breakfast as well as Italians ones together with a fresh cup of cappuccino. They are open daily from 8am to 12am.

Ristorante Bruno

Via Cristoforo Colombo, 157, 84017 Positano SA, Italy

Simple delicious Italian food of the typical pizzas and pasta. It is open daily from 11.30am to 11pm. Even at night without the light you get an even amazing view of Positano with the lights from all the houses and people. A glass of white crisp wine here, ce la vie.