High Season: June, July, August
Low Season: November through March
Our Favorite: We love to visit Positano in September, or anytime during the end of April, May or October - Perfect weather & less crowds. Early September is our favorite time of the year. Weather is beautiful (hot but not too hot), water is warm, and crowds have died down
Villa Magia
Boasting the famous Positano views and a variety of unique rooms, Villa Magia is among the top places to stay. It is a taste of luxury with welcoming customer service that is second to none. The location, staff and food deserves every bit of their five star rating!
Palazzo Margherita
Arriving at Palazzo Margherita and looking out from the terraces to enjoy all the charm and magic that Positano offers is a unique, unforgettable experience. This five star hotel is the ideal place to enjoy the dreamy atmosphere of Positano, with its splendid sea, its fabulous landscape and characteristic little streets full of boutiques and typical little restaurants.
La Caravella
La Caravella is a three star hotel located on the famous beach of Positano, the Spiaggia Grande. The hotel villa is also only a few steps from the sea and from the historic center of Positano, where there are many characteristic shops and restaurants where you can spend your moments dedicated to shopping and enjoying wonderful food.
Le Sirenuse
Le Sirenuse is an elegant hillside five star hotel overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. This upscale, adults-only hotel is home to not only beautiful Positano views, but also a fabulous fine dining mediterranean restaurant and champagne and oyster bar. Other Features include their ornate handmade floor tiles and antique touches, whirlpool baths, terraces and sea views. There is a poolside bar and bistro with sea views as well as a spa and outdoor pool.
Other places to stay:
- La Bizantina Luxury Villa
- Bucca di bacco
- Hotel Villa Franca
RESTAURANTS
Mediterraneo: Top rated seafood pasta & risotto and stuffed zucchini blossoms. Live Neapolitan music on Monday, Wednesday & Friday evenings.
Terrazzza Celè: Fine dining restaurant with exceptional views.
Le Sirenruse: A stunning fine dining restaurant with incredible views. Highly recommend.
Saraceno d’oro: Best wood oven pizza and homemade pasta with Genivese or Puttanesca sauce.
II Tridente Positano: Italian restaurant
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Casa mele: This restaurant also offers cooking classes
La Tagliata: A wonderful Italian family style restaurant! Wonderful for groups.
Al Capri: This restaurant is located on the island of Capri and a great option if you are looking to eat there during a day trip. It has excellent food with the most beautiful views!
COCKTAIL BARS
Franco's Bar: Enjoy daytime or evening cocktails on this beautiful italian terrace with stunning ocean views of Positano.
NIGHTLIFE
Music on the Rocks: DJ parties & cocktails until dawn in a chic, cavelike nightclub carved into a waterfront cliff on the famous beach of Positano.
Ocean Bar: Great outdoor and chill beach bar vibes on the main famous beach of Positano. Great music and atmostphere.
Options for your stay in Positano:
Day trip to Pompeii: We loved the vineyards there. Sorrentino Vini, Cantina del Vesuvio, and Bosco di Medici were a couple of our favorites. Bosco di Medici also offers other activities such as horseback riding and an archaeological experience through the ruins.
Yacht day: We recommend a private yacht day to Capri and spending a few hours there for lunch and shopping. Then change into your swim suits and go swimming, snorkeling and see the Blue Grotto. On the way back you'll catch the most beautiful sunset over Positano. Tip: If you stay at Villa Magia, they offer yacht packages for any size during your stay! Another great (and affordable) option is to book on Viator or Get Your Guide to join a group tour.
Cooking class: You can book this directly through many restaurants or you can also through Viator or Get Your Guide.
Vintage car rental: Rent an iconic vintage car for the day with Positano Vintage and spend the afternoon driving the beautiful coast! (www.positanovintage.it)
Day trip to Sorrento: Hike Path of the Gods in Sorrento
Pompeii ruins: If you love history this is a great day trip from Positano. You can also stop at one of the vineyards before heading back to Positano. Climb Mount Vesuvius for some beautiful views!
Sailing: Spend the day sailing around the coast
MUST DO'S:
Vineyards: A wine tasting and tour followed by a sunset dinner at Bosco di Medici was one of our absolute favorites! You can also ship the wine you loved home!
Boat day: 100% join a tour to enjoy swimming the Blue Grotto and toasting champagne on your way back at sunset to enjoy the views of Positano in a whole new and incredible way!
Capri: Take the ferry over to Capri for lunch and spend the afternoon shopping and exploring! If you are traveling with a group you can also book a private boat and make a whole day out of it!
GETTING AROUND POSITANO:
Taxis: The easiest and best way to get around is to grab a free taxi. If this is ever difficult, call your hotel and the concierge can call a cab to your location.
Airport transfer: For roundtrip airport transportation you can either book directly with your hotel or you can find rates on Viator or Get Your Guide.