Positano is ideally suited for a walking tour through the small, narrow streets. The three-hour tour visits many shops where you can watch artisans create original jewelry and pottery. The local cafes are a great place to grab a snack. A favorite visit is to the oldest building in town, the 10th century Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta Chapel with its iconic Black Madonna. The Town Hall offers a great view of the coast from its second floor balcony. The tour meets six day a week weather permitting.
Walking Tours of Positano
Monte No. 8 84017
Positano, Italy
00-39-334-232-2096
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The trip to the island of Capri begins with a 50-minute boat ride. The first stop is to the White Grotto and the Marvelous Grotto to see the incredible stalagmites. The tour continues to a lovely fishing village at the Marina Piccola for lunch. The Green Grotto offers two caves where the clear water is ideal for snorkeling and swimming. At Capri's main dock, you can take a bus or a cable car ride to reach the small town center. A visit to Capri's historic sites of the Augustus Gardens and Villa San Michele of Axel Munthe, followed by shopping rounds out the perfect day.
Cassiopea Positano
Trara Genoino, 13
Positano, Italy
00-39-338-847-4700
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A boat ride takes you from Positano along the coastline to snorkel in the crystal blue Mediterranean waters. Many small coves and grottoes provide the best spots for snorkeling and swimming. The tour visits the coastal towns of Amalfi, the Furore Gorge with its 600-foot limestone cliffs and the ancient city of Ravello founded by the Romans in the 6th century. You can snorkel, swim and lay on the beach of each lovely town. The tour is available only from April to October.
Cassiopea Positano
Trara Genoino, 13
Positano, Italy
00-39-338-847-4700
Cassiopeapositano.com
Simply walk down to the pebble beach of Positano to experience one the most beautiful coastlines in the Mediterranean. If you prefer a smaller, less active beach, try the Spiaggia del Fornillo. Rent a beach chair, an umbrella and sip on a drink while you relax. The nearby Spiaggia Grande is a larger busy port with plenty of water sports like windsurfing, sailing and volleyball. The beaches are free and open year-round.
