Positano

Our original plan was to spend our final day exploring Naples. However, we opted to stay in Sorrento long enough to catch a ferry to Positano. Again the ferry was great and hassle free (€18). Positano is striking from first glance, it’s not often you encounter a vertical city built in cliffs along the sea. This characteristic gives all Amalfi coastal towns charm, but I found it most present in Positano.





Positano was a prosperous port in the 16th and 17th centuries, but later fell on hard times. It remained a poor fishing village until the 1950’s when it became a popular vacation spot. The centerpiece of the city is the church Santa Maria Assunta which is easily spotted because of the dome made from majolica, tin glazed, tiles. At only 300 meters, Spiaggia Grande is one of the largest beaches on the Amalfi Coast.





As we stepped onto the beach, Frank immediately noticed boat rentals were available. We walked up to each one and he negotiated the best price for couple hours. You have the option to pay additional for a captain, but we wanted to go alone. Before we set off on our adventure we walked up the steep stairs into town and found a Delicatessen at the top of another set of stairs. We ordered a caprese sandwich with proscuitto and we couldn’t resist a hot pocket type pastry – think savory crepe. We bought water, admired the ginormous parmesan cheese wheel and we were on our way.







We were starved and had a bit of time to kill before boarding the boat so we sat on the church steps and dug into our tasty eats.









We headed back down to the beach and we gathered our boat. After learning about its features – no different than boats we’ve rented at home – we were off. We were in heaven. Frank loves to be behind the wheel. And we were alone. Totally isolated with only beauty surrounding us. We grinned from ear to ear from Positano beyond Amalfi. We toured the coast nearly to Salerno. I never got to step foot on Praino, but it was lovely from the water, as were the other small villages.















We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the water. The only negative was that time flew and we found ourselves back in Positano within a blink of an eye. We returned the boat and learned that a full day rental is very affordable (€200). It is a must for when we return.

We were a bit hungry when we returned so we shared a Diavola pizza at Covo Dei Saraceni. It was yummy and cold beers hit the spot. We finished with a refreshing treat of lemon sorbet.





Afterwards we sat on the pier and Frank soaked his feet until a jellyfish neared. The water was positively freezing. I refused to touch it.







Next, we found a random staircase that was pretty weathered. We climbed and sat perched above the city we enjoyed the solitude and stunning views. Before long it was time to board the ferry and return to Sorrento. We had the best day. I hated to leave, but loved that we were persistent and actually got to experience Positano.