10 Best Things to Do and See in Positano
Exploring Positano on foot is one of the best ways to feel the city’s atmosphere, connect its landmark places and discover its neighbourhoods at a more natural pace.
In this guide, you will find the attractions not to miss when planning a walking route in Positano, with simple reference points.
To go further, you can also enjoy a private guided tour in Positano. It is a smoother way to connect places, understand details you might miss on your own and enjoy a more human, personal discovery adapted to your trip.
1. Arienzo Beach Club Positano
Arienzo Beach Club Positano is a well-known beach club on the coast of Positano, Italy, set in a spectacular Mediterranean landscape. It features a small pebble beach reached by sea or stairs, with clear water, sun loungers, a lounge area, and an elegant yet relaxed beach atmosphere. Visitors come here to enjoy the sun, swim, and admire the colorful cliffs of the Amalfi Coast in a particularly scenic setting, just minutes from the center of Positano.
2. Viewpoint.8-Amalfi Dr
Viewpoint.8-Amalfi Dr is a popular viewpoint in Positano, Italy, offering a spectacular panorama of the colorful houses clinging to the cliff, the Tyrrhenian Sea, and the steep slopes of the Amalfi Coast. From this stop, you can enjoy an open view of the narrow lanes, terraces, and Mediterranean scenery that make the town so charming. It is an ideal place to take a break, admire the view, and capture iconic photos of Positano.
3. Church of Saint Mary of the Assumption
In the heart of Positano, Santa Maria Assunta is one of the village’s most iconic landmarks, with its elegant silhouette near the sea and lively center. Step inside to discover a peaceful atmosphere, simple interiors, and religious decoration that invites reflection. The church is best known for its glazed-tile dome and its role in Positano’s scenery, blending beautifully with steep lanes, colorful façades, and views over the Amalfi Coast.
4. Spiaggia di Positano Marina Grande
Spiaggia di Positano Marina Grande is Positano’s main beach on Italy’s Amalfi Coast. Framed by colorful hillside houses, it offers Tyrrhenian Sea views, pebble shores, clear water, and lively cafés and services.
5. Fornillo Beach
Fornillo Beach is a peaceful beach in Positano on the Amalfi Coast, known for its quieter atmosphere away from the busiest parts of the town center. This small pebbled cove along the Tyrrhenian Sea offers clear water for swimming and relaxing. It is reached on foot from Positano, often by a pleasant path with beautiful views. Between the rocks, umbrellas, and seaside restaurants, the beach offers a simple yet elegant Mediterranean setting.
6. Grassi Junior – Boat rental, ferries and mooring in Positano
Grassi Junior in Positano is a boat rental service that lets you discover the Amalfi Coast from the sea in a particularly scenic setting. It also offers ferries and mooring services, making it easy to plan a crossing, a stopover or a boat trip. Located near Positano’s waterfront, it is a convenient starting point for admiring the cliffs, colorful houses and turquoise waters that the town is famous for. A useful address for experiencing Positano from a different perspective, at the rhythm of the sea.
7. Belvedere di Paipo
Belvedere di Paipo in Positano is a scenic viewpoint ideal for admiring the spectacular landscapes of the Amalfi Coast. From this lookout, enjoy open views of Positano’s colorful houses clinging to the cliff, the Tyrrhenian Sea, and the rugged hills surrounding the town. It is a perfect place to take a break, snap photos, and enjoy the panorama in a peaceful setting away from the busy center.
8. Roman Archaeological Museum (Positano MAR)
The Roman Archaeological Museum, or Positano MAR, invites visitors to discover Positano’s ancient remains in a fascinating underground setting. This archaeological museum displays spaces and objects linked to Roman life, with traces of ancient buildings, decorations and features that help you better understand the site’s history. The visit offers a glimpse into the past of the Amalfi Coast, connecting Positano’s present-day charm with its Roman heritage. It is a rewarding stop for travelers interested in history and cultural heritage.
9. Vallone Porto
Vallone Porto is a small scenic ravine in Positano, on the Amalfi Coast, where steep terrain, Mediterranean vegetation and open sea views create a striking setting. Visitors are drawn to its peaceful atmosphere and authentic southern Italian landscape, with paths, green slopes and panoramas of colorful houses perched on the cliffs. It is a pleasant stop to discover a quieter, more genuine side of Positano, away from the busy town center.
10. Positano Sea Kayak A.S.D.
Positano Sea Kayak A.S.D. is a kayak tour operator in Positano on Italy's Amalfi Coast. From the sea, it lets visitors discover the beauty of the shoreline from a privileged angle, between steep cliffs, hidden coves and turquoise water. The kayak tours offer a peaceful yet sporty way to approach Positano's iconic landscapes while enjoying the calm of the coast and views of the village clinging to the mountain. It is an ideal activity for exploring the Tyrrhenian Sea close to nature.
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