Positano

Why Positano on the Amalfi Coast is special
This picture-perfect town of colorful houses bejeweled with bougainvillea flowers cascades down a steep hillside to the sea.

Positano tips and insights
How Positano evolved
It transformed itself from a sleepy fishing village into an artist's & writer's colony into a chic seaside Italian resort town in less than a century.

What is Positano like in the summer?
It teems with tourists patronizing the chic boutiques and cafes. The beaches, unfortunately, are gray-volcanic pebbly.

Wear comfortable shoes
Positano has a lot of steep steps winding through a maze of narrow passageways (though a bus circuit gives your feet a rest).

Positano is a good base for daytrips
You can use the town for exploring:

• Amalfi Coasat
  Positano is part of the Amalfi Coast, which is a Hillman Wonder Gold Meal winner. Click this link for my web pageon it:
  Amalfi Coast
• Capri
  You can reach this island by ferry or fast hydrofoil. The voyage provides a splendid view of the Amalfi coastline. Click this link to read my Capri web page:
  Capri
• Montepertuso
  Drive up to the nearby hilltop town of Montepertuso for a breathtaking view of the Amalfi Coast. Your trip will also let you see a mountain spur sporting a colossal see-through hole.

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