Ultimate Guide to Positano Italy
What is Positano known for? Positano is a cliffside village located on the Amalfi Coast to the South of Italy. Upon first glance, Positano almost resembles a giant pyramid, with traditional and colorful buildings and boutique hotels built on every level.
As the town is undeniably a romantic destination, known for destination weddings and romantic photoshoots, many parents are wondering whether it’s a good place to take a baby, toddler, or any child. Positano was my son’s first trip and we had a great time and met quite several other families, so don’t fear – you can absolutely visit Positano with kids.
Positano was originally a wealthy market port that played host to medieval deals in fish trade and other resources. Thanks to its beauty and wealth, it has also been a resort destination since the time of the Roman Empire. Positano grew hugely popular amongst vacationers in the 1950s and has been somewhat of a tourist hub ever since!
How to Get to Positano?
Navigating your way to Positano can be a bit of an adventure, especially if it’s your first visit. The closest airport to Positano is Naples Airport (Napoli in Italian). However, there’s no train to Positano, so you need to either rent a car, take a private transfer, connect several busses, or jump on a ferry (summer season only).
It’s not always the easiest or most convenient but I have written a whole post on the topic to give you all the step-by-step details.
If you’re flying into Rome (FCO), be aware that the journey from Rome to the Amalfi Coast will take a minimum of 4 hours from the time you land, and that’s assuming that you make all the connections.
Is Positano Expensive?
As it has risen from a sleepy fishing village to a popular holiday spot, Positano has had to improve its tourism industry exponentially.
That said, Positano has become very expensive, but most tourists admit that it’s worth the price