A 50km stretch of coastline with the most amazing views of picturesque, pastel-coloured villages, small beaches and sheer cliffs overlooking the beautiful, blue ocean – that is the Amalfi coast.
Gem of the Amalfi Coast
If you ever get the chance to visit, you have to spend at least a day in Positano. As my friend and I were staying in Naples, we took the train to Sorrento and a local bus to Positano. Once we arrived, we bought last-minute picnic supplies from a local grocery store, wandered down the winding, narrow paths through the bustling market where locals sold an array of souvenirs, until we reached the beachfront and had lunch with a dreamy view and ocean breeze. The views were incredible wherever we looked and it was so fun to just explore without a set agenda (#traveltipwania – sometimes the best trips are ones without strict itineraries!).
Of course, I like to have an idea of must-see places I want to visit and if time is limited, then sometimes a strict itinerary just makes more sense. But I really enjoy the feeling of ‘slow travel’ and being able to leisurely explore your surroundings without feeling the pressure of checking off multiple things on your list in a short amount of time. Isn’t it such a beautiful feeling being able to relax, recharge and explore at your own pace? Not to mention be flexible enough to change plans and spend more time in a certain place that you feel drawn to? This was exactly what we did in Positano.
Tips for Picturesque Positano
Based on my day in Positano, here are a few recommendations for your trip:
1. I would recommend getting there very early in the day if you’re not staying in Positano itself. You can use public transport such as the train to Sorrento and take a bus directly from the station to Positano.
2. The roads are quite winding so it’s not ideal if you easily get car sick or nauseous, try not to travel on a full stomach.
3. Have pizza or a picnic by the beach (we did both!) – talk about dinner with a view!
4. Wander around to find hidden alleys, cute shops and stunning viewpoints – my favourite thing to do in Positano since it is so picturesque. Snap some photos but don’t forget to just take a moment and admire the beauty of your surroundings instead of rushing to the next beautiful spot.
5. Visit some of my favourite viewpoints in Positano – Spiaggia Grande (beach), view from the water to soak in panoramic Positano, stairs near the bus stop and basically any staircase that has the picturesque hills and gorgeous architecture as the background.
PSA – the narrow, cliffside roads can be a bit scary at times if you’re driving yourself but it was nothing compared to the experience I had a few years ago on a road trip in the north of Pakistan (that’s a story for another time).
It truly was the best early birthday trip with my fellow May bby bestie from Canada and I can’t wait to go back one day and do a proper road trip to explore all the other gorgeous towns along the Amalfi Coast. Let me know in the comments if you’ve ever been and if you’d like to see a more detailed breakdown of my week in Italy. Drop any other questions you may have and I look forward to sharing more with you soon! ✨
I hope you found this useful and if you enjoyed reading this blog post, make sure to share it with friends and anyone who might be considering travelling to Italy soon!
With love, Wania 🌺🌺🌺
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Thank you, I’m glad you found it useful! I enjoyed putting it all together and hope it helps you with planning your future travels.
Love that you mentioned slow traveling! ❤️ It’s the best way to go. And I love all the tips 😄
Positano looks dreamyyy!! 🧡✨ Thanks for all the tips, will come in handy when I go visit this summer ✨✨
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