This is a popular question as the two towns are next to each other along the Amalfi coast (with Praiano in between). Positano and Amalfi (the town – not the coast) are two of the top towns to visit if you’re touring the Amalfi coast – so it’s natural to wonder which is the best place to stay.
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Which one is better Amalfi or Positano?
Positano or Amalfi for beaches
Positano is the winner here. True, it is much harder to get to the beach. You need to walk down the entire town to get to it, but you will have amazing views the all way through. Moreover, the main beach is wide and long, besides being a sandy one (not thin sand, though).
Is Positano part of Amalfi Coast?
Overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Amalfi Coast extends in the Gulf of Salerno and includes some of its most famous places, from Positano to Ravello and naturally Amalfi.
Can you do Positano and Amalfi in one day?
With a bit of planning and some insider tips, however, you can fit in a visit to Positano and Amalfi in a single day if you have limited time on the coast, taking in the top sights in just hours between sightseeing and downtime.
Should I stay Sorrento Amalfi or Positano?
Positano has quaint eateries and good restaurants, and offers a very relaxing and romantic setting within easy reach of other Amalfi Coast villages. Sorrento is not as beautiful as Positano, but is more convenient and has more to offer in terms of hotels, bars and restaurants, and lodging.
Which airport is closest to Positano Italy?
Naples
The nearest international airport is at Naples, from which it is about one hour 15 minutes drive to Positano.
Is it worth it to stay in Positano?
The cost of tourism in Positano is high, but it’s a price worth paying. Despite the innumerable limoncello shops, selfie takers, and overpriced restaurants, there is no getting over the scale of Positano’s beauty.
Is Portofino on the Amalfi Coast?
Located on the Italian Riviera coastline just southeast of Genoa, Portofino is known first and foremost as a resort town and popular yachting destination. The half-moon village sits in pastels, curving into a beautiful harbor of fishing boats and luxury yachts.
What country is Positano in?
Italy
Positano (Campanian: Pasitano) is a village and comune on the Amalfi Coast (Province of Salerno), in Campania, Italy, mainly in an enclave in the hills leading down to the coast.
Is Capri in the Amalfi Coast?
The Amalfi Coast is one of my favorite destinations in the world. It is an Italian landscape dotted with small towns dramatically perched between the rugged mountains and the azure sea. On a week-long trip, you can see the best of the Amalfi Coast including Sorrento, Ravello, Amalfi and Capri.
Is Amalfi Coast expensive?
As a holiday resort of the rich and famous, the Amalfi Coast has a reputation as being ultra-expensive, and there is certainly no shortage of luxury hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants and exclusive bars where an aperitif will set you back a small fortune.
Is the Amalfi Coast safe?
Amalfi Coast travel is considered to be very safe travel by both local (Italian) standards and larger international standards. Children are welcome as visitors with their families. College-age students often travel to the area alone or with friends without any major safety concerns.
How do I get from Positano to Capri?
The quickest way to get from Positano to Capri is to ferry which costs €14 – €22 and takes 30 min. Is there a direct ferry between Positano and Capri? Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Positano and arriving at Capri. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day.
Which is better Portofino or Positano?
Portofino is very lovely – and, very very tiny. Positano is a much larger village. I always stay in Santa Margherita Ligure when I go to the Ligurian coast as it is a larger village and easy to travel from to get to Rapallo, Cinque Terre and anyplace else along that coast.
How many days do you need in Amalfi?
The short answer is that you need 2 days on the Amalfi Coast to see its highlights and 3 days or more if you want to add a trip to Capri or Sorrento. The long answer is that you can make the most of a stay in the Amalfi Coast no matter how much time you have, may it be one day or one week!
What is Amalfi known for?
The Amalfi Coast is known for its production of limoncello liqueur, made from lemon (known as sfusato amalfitano in Italian) grown in terraced gardens along the entire coastline between February and October.
Can you fly into Positano Italy?
Naples International Airport (“Capodichino”) is the closest airport to Positano. The airport is right outside of the city and is well connected to Central Station, which is the point of departure for buses and trains heading for the Amalfi Coast and Positano.
Can you get to Amalfi by train?
Travelers can also reach the Amalfi Coast by train. From Naples, you take can the Circumvesuviana train to Sorrento, Salerno or Vietri sul Mare, and then take a Sita bus to the nearest Amalfi town. Although an unforgettable ride, the Amalfi Drive is also quite challenging.
Is there a train station in Positano Italy?
There is not a train station in Positano, but the Circumvesuviana runs from downtown Naples to Sorrento (check the schedule). From Sorrento, you can transfer to the SITA bus directly outside the train station.
What food is Positano famous for?
- Sausage/Salami. Soppressata di Ricigliano. Ricigliano.
- Chestnuts. Marrone di Roccadaspide. Province of Salerno.
- Cheese. Barilotto.
- Cheese. Caciocavallo dell’emigrante.
- Artichoke. Carciofo di Paestum.
- Fig. Fico Bianco del Cilento.
- Lemon. Limone Costa d’Amalfi.
- Hazelnuts. Nocciola di Giffoni.
Is Nicki Positano married?
Nicki is a British expat who has lived in Positano for nearly 20 years with her husband, Carlo and daughter Sky.
