How to get to Positano: complete transport guide
How to reach Positano on the Amalfi Coast: Naples airport, train to Sorrento, ferry, car and SITA bus. Practical directions from Naples and Salerno.
Travel guide to Positano
Everything you need to visit Positano: accommodation, itineraries, food and transport.
Practical guides
What to see in Positano in 2 days: itinerary through colourful stairways, sea and Path of the Gods
Discover what to see in Positano in 2 days: beaches, flower-lined stairways, Santa Maria Assunta Church, Path of the Gods, Li Galli and the Amalfi Coast.
Where to Stay in Positano: Costiera Amalfitana Lodgings Between Luxury and Authenticity
Guide on where to stay in Positano: sea-view B&Bs, cliffside hotels, guesthouses in the village, and strategies to keep costs down.
Where to eat in Positano: lemons, seafood and Amalfi Coast cuisine
Where to eat in Positano: scialatielli with seafood, lemon delight, seaside trattorias, Costiera wines, markets and tips to keep costs under control.
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