| Positano | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Campania | |
| Altitude | 30 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 8.65 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 3.983 (2010) | |
| Prefix tel | 39 089 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 84017 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | St. Vitus, St. Margaret, St. James the Greater, Our Lady of the Assumption | |
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Positano is a city of Campania.
To know
Geographically belonging to the Amalfi Coast.
Geographical notes
Thanks to the mild climate and the beauty of the landscape, Positano has been a holiday resort since the time of the Roman Empire, as evidenced by the discovery of a villa and further findings dating back to 2004. Typical are the many stairways from the top of the town. they come down to the beach. The main beaches are Spiaggia Grande and Fornillo, both within walking distance; the others are La Porta, Arienzo and San Pietro Laurito, all of which can be reached mainly by sea.
When to go
All year round, the city is always full of people, but if you are planning to visit Positano, it would be best to plan your trip during the spring season. The climate is very mild, subtropical; winters are very warm with minimum temperatures that almost never drop below 6 degrees, while summers are long, hot and sunny but often cooled by the sea breeze.
Background
In Roman times it was a holiday resort as evidenced by the discovery of a villa below the church of Santa Maria Assunta. Access to the villa was by sea. From the 10th to the 12th century it was part of the Duchy of Amalfi. From 1806 to 1860 it was the capital of the district of the same name belonging to the Salerno District of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
How to orient yourself
Positano: full screen map.How to get
By plane
The nearest airport is that of Naples.
By car
Strada Statale 163 Amalfitana.
In Positano it is very difficult to find parking.
The port offers passenger connections for:
On the train
Positano has no train connection. Nearest train station is at Sorrento.
By bus
Take the Sita bus from Sorrento or Salerno
How to get around
On foot
There are a lot of small stairs leading all over the place. Alternatively there is the only winding road to the harbor.
What see
- Saracen towers. The medieval age saw the construction of numerous towers for the sighting of the Saracens, authors of numerous raids and raids against the local population. The first tower is located outside the municipality of Positanese, in the locality of Punta Campanella, where the Amalfi Coast and the Sorrentine one begins. From there, sighting the Arabs, the first signal was launched, a cannon shot, and from this then the tam tam moved to the second, to the third and then so on, along Positano and the entire Amalfi Coast. In this way the Positanesi could take refuge on the steep hills (thus the hamlets of Montepertuso and Nocelle were created). In fact the Saracens, skilled navigators and fighters, were disadvantaged in entering the heights, and were easily prey to counterattacks by the local population.
- Church of Santa Maria Assunta.
- The port.
- The shops near the port.
Events and parties
What to do
- Travel by ferry to Paestum or Ischia is Capri (including the Blue Grotto).
during the summer months. - Rent a private motor boat.. Suggested ideas include starting Positano for a day tour to Capri, touring the island with the caves or out to Ischia, or along the Sorrento Coast or simply cruising along the Amalfi Coast.
- Enjoy the beauty on one of the two beaches of Positano. Fornillo, secluded beach can be reached either by a flight of stairs from the cave above or via a path from Spiaggia Grande. Fornillo has a more relaxed vibe, with four beach bars lining the shore and no ferry traffic. Spiaggia Grande, the main beach and port, is the hub of activity in Positano.
- Water taxis and private excursions. See the splendor of one of the World Heritage Sites UNESCO from a privileged vantage point.
during the summer months.Shopping
- Extra large lemons.
- Painted tiles.
- Colored silks.
- Limoncello (lemon liqueur produced mainly in the region around the Gulf of Naples and the Amalfi Coast and the islands of Ischia and Capri).
How to have fun
Where to eat
High prices
- La Serra Restaurant, Via G. Marconi, ☎ 39 089 87 57 33, fax: 39 089 87 59 65, @[email protected]. Open from April 18th to October 20th. The La Serra Restaurant is located inside the 5-star Hotel Le Agavi in Positano. Led by Chef Luigi Tramontano, it won a Michelin Star in 2018. It offers seafood dishes and Mediterranean cuisine with a modern twist.
Where stay
Average prices
- 1 Royal Hotel, Via Pasitea, 344, ☎ 39 089 875000, fax: 39 089 811477.
High prices
- Murat Palace, via dei Mulini, 23, ☎ 39 089 87 51 77, @[email protected]. Hotel 4 on the main road leading to Spiaggia Grande. The historic building houses five categories of rooms almost all with sea views, the Al Palazzo restaurant, open for lunch and dinner, and offers a panoramic swimming pool and free wi-fi. The hotel is surrounded by a private botanical garden with aromatic herbs and exotic plants, which guarantees tranquility and privacy.
- Hotel Le Agavi (The Agaves Positano), Via G. Marconi, ☎ 39 089 87 57 33, fax: 39 089 87 59 65, @[email protected]. The 5-star Hotel Le Agavi is an extra luxury hotel overlooking the entire bay. Services offered: swimming pool with solarium, three bars, a starred restaurant and a private beach.
