Ultimate Summer Vacation - Positano, Amalfi Coast

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Advisor - Lindsey Fleischman
Curated By

Lindsey Fleischman

  • Italy

  • Positano

  • Amalfi Coast

  • Food & Wine

  • Road Trip Travel

  • Arts & Culture

  • Outdoors

  • Sightseeing

  • Local Food

A view from the ocean in Positano facing the iconic town that is built on the mountainside.
Curator’s statement

The Amalfi Coast is the quintessential summer European vacation spot. Positano is a beautiful, picturesque coastal Italian village that you should have at the top of your travel bucket list.

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Things to do in Italy

A beach club with umbrellas on a sea shore.
  • Arienzo Beach Club — Hire a chair for the day at Arienzo Beach Club, where they play fun music and bring lunch to your beach chair.

  • Fornillo Beach — Another great option for a beach where you can hire a chair for the day. Have lunch at Pupetto Beach Club while you are there.

  • Go shopping through all the small streets of Positano — There are so many cute boutiques in town to shop at!

  • Take a sunset cruise along the Amalfi Coast.

  • Hike the Path of the Gods — Hike this panoramic trail that goes from Positano to Bomerano.

  • Tennis al Settimo — If you are a tennis player, this is your dream court. Rent a court or have a lesson on a grass tennis court with breathtaking views.

  • Take a cooking class — Learn how to make some of the best classic Italian dishes.

Day Trips

  • Take a day boat trip along the Amalfi Coast and stop in Amalfi, with the option to take the bus up to Ravello.

Places to eat & drink in Italy

Fresh ice cream picture in the day time.

Restaurants

  • Chez Black — A classic in Positano, close to the main waterfront area.

  • Da Vincenzo — A must go to restaurant in Positano!

  • La Sponda — Known as one of the most romantic restaurants in the world, this restaurant is truly magical. Reservations open at 3:00pm local time (CET), 60 calendar days prior to your desired dining date. (Tip: If you are not able to secure one of the hard to get reservations, try Le Sirenuse's seafood forward restaurant, Aldo's)

  • Ristorante Bruno — Eat at one of the outdoor tables with an amazing view of town.

  • La Tagliata — Take a bus up to this restaurant in the mountains for dinner, where you will have a fun dinner experience. The restaurant brings out a set menu of a wide array of food and drinks for you to have throughout your dinner.

Bars

  • Music on the Rocks — A club to go dancing at at night.

  • Fly Bar — Right above Music on the Rocks, enjoy music and cocktails after dinner.

  • Franco's — Go to see an amazing sunset view. Tip: you have to get in line at least 30 min early before the bar opens during the busy season in the summer.

  • Il Tridente Positano — Sip on cocktails while enjoying a breathtaking view.

Advisor - Lindsey Fleischman

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