Continuing on our tour of the Amalfi Coast we come to Positano! The jewel of the Amalfi coast is most likely Positano, the most photographed fishing village in the world is southeast of Naples. John Steinbeck when he visited in 1953 wrote “Positano bites deep. It is a dream place that isn’t quite real when you are there and becomes beckoningly real after you have gone.” The houses seem to be sitting on top of each other as they cascade down the slope. “The artist Paul Klee described it as “The only place in the world conceived on a vertical rather than a horizontal axis.”
Are you in search of beaches? Well, look no further than the Spiaggia del Fornillo or the Spiaggia Grande in Positano.
Positano’s 3 town areas are connected by an endless series of staircases. This is not for the faint of heart! Wander down the Via dei Mulini among the shops and bakeries or just sit by the pool.
Maybe get a pair of sandals made while you wait.
Don’t miss the Palazzo Murat! It looks like a palace with its bougainvillea covered balconies.
At the heart of every town is a church. Here it is Santa Maria Assunta with its green and yellow majolica dome which is visible from everywhere in town.
At every turn the views are dramatic and memorable. Old fortress towers are now cool places to stay.
All over the Amalfi Coast you will stumble upon wedding after wedding. Beautiful spot for a destination wedding.
Weddings in every church all along the Amalfi Coast
This area has the most amazing fish as they are right on the sea. My favorite is Spaghetti alla Vongole.
The restaurants on the beach offer amazing opportunities to people watch, drink wine and eat great food.
While you are here try your hand at a cooking class. There are many offered all over the coast.
Making Bruschetta
Eggplant Parmigiana anyone?
So plan your trip but leave time to relax, eat, drink and soak up the magic that is the Amalfi Coast! See you on our next leg of the journey when we travel to Sentieri degli Dei or “The Path of the Gods” above Positano. The views are breathtaking!
Path of the Gods
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