Things to Do in Positano

A short walk through a gorge showing the ruins of three historic watermills that once ground flour for the town, set in a lush valley.

🕐 dawn to dusk

💡 Combine this with a walk up to the higher streets for free views of the cliffs; the trail is unmarked but starts near the head of Via Marconi.

A quieter rocky beach a short walk west of the main Spiaggia Grande, with clear water and fewer crowds.

🕐 always open

💡 Take the path from the church down to Fornillo – it's a 15-minute walk and saves you paying for deckchairs on the main beach.

The main pebble beach in front of the town, with free public sections at both ends and a lively promenade.

🕐 always open (lifeguard service: 9:00–19:00)

💡 Arrive before 9am to snag a spot on the free public sand; after that, you'll be squeezed in among paid loungers.

The town's iconic 12th-century church with a majolica-tiled dome and a Byzantine black Madonna icon in the main altar.

🕐 Mon–Sat 8:00–12:30, 16:00–19:00; Sun 9:00–13:00, 16:30–19:00

💡 Visit early morning to catch the light through the stained glass; avoid the mass service between 8–9am if you want to take photos.

A spectacular coastal hiking trail from Bomerano to Nocelle with panoramic views of the Amalfi Coast. It's about 7.5km and takes 3–4 hours one way.

🕐 always open

💡 Start in Bomerano (take the SITA bus from Positano) and walk downhill to Nocelle; this saves you the steep climb at the end.