Curator’s statement
I have been to Positano a few times myself and the Amalfi Coast is one of the most popular destinations in Italy! Not only is it beautiful, there is so much to do and see while there. Known for its pebble beaches and colorful umbrellas, Positano is a scenic cliffside town lined with cafes and stylish boutiques.
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Things to do in Positano, Italy
-Shopping in town — there are so many cute boutiques and souvenir shops to explore! We got the cutest Italian leather purses!
-Limoncello tasting
-Visit the main beach, Spiaggia Grande
-Arienzo Beach Club – a private beach with the iconic orange and white umbrellas. They have a free boat that takes you from the main port to their beach! You must book a reservation in advance — It was around $70 per person for the umbrellas, chairs and towels and two-course lunch service with a drink included
-For nightlife, go to Music on The Rocks — it’s the only discotheque in Positano and it was so fun! It’s a club inside a cliffside cave
Day trip
Day trip to Capri by Ferry — the ferry took around 45 minutes and cost around $22 per person. We explored town and ate lunch at Da Gemma, which had its own private beach we laid out at for the afternoon. Many people book a boat to visit the Blue Grotto, but if you are prone to seasickness it is not recommended
Places to eat & drink in Positano, Italy
-Chez Black - nice restaurant on the beach
-La Tagliata — this place was an experience. It’s a family-run farm restaurant up in the cliffs of Positano. They have a free shuttle service that you can pre-arrange for pickup and will take you up for dinner. It’s $50 per person for a HUGE meal and unlimited wine. The food was fairly good, but the views were incredible and they served each person a full bottle of their family-made wine. They also have cooking classes that are apparently a great time if that’s something that interests you!
-Bruno - beautiful view at sunset
-Il Tredente — at Hotel Poseidon, must reserve in advance for dinner but can walk in for just cocktails
-La Sponda - a great spot for lunch or dinner. Book reservation far in advance
-Franco’s Bar - Perfect for Apertivo with live music
-Ohimà Restaurant — this was a spontaneous dinner but ended up being our best meal in Positano
Need to know
TIPS
-Positano can get very hot in the summer, so make sure to drink lots of water and bring a hat and sunscreen
-Speaking of water, the tap water here is not good for drinking
-Bring euros as some of the taxis and shops don’t take credit cards
-In Europe there is no need to tip at restaurants like we do in America. It is not standard to leave a tip unless the service is exceptional, which you would then leave just a 5–10% tip
-You must have a comfortable pair of flat shoes for getting around since there are so many steps and cobblestone streets
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