5 Things to Do in Positano Italy
1. Walk Along the Path of the Gods
To be honest with you, the stairs weren’t so bad on the way down, but walking up them is really hard. We ended up walking part of the way up and then we grabbed a bus to get to our BNB high up in the mountains. The day after (and several more days later) my calf muscles still hadn’t recovered!
Just so you know I’m not exaggerating, this article speaks the truth. They referred to Positano as the ‘land of a thousand fucking steps’. It’s true, there are a lot of steps. I believe our host told us there are close to 2000 steps to get from our BNB down to the beach. But despite the serious workout, the views are so worth it. Plus, I loved passing all the charming Italian homes and people as we walked down the trail. Many people said ‘boungiorno’ to us as we walked down.
2. Visit the Local Shops
If you’re in Positano and not sure where to shop, check out Conde Nast Traveller for a list of shops you must check out.
3. Stay in a Room with a View
The absolute best part about Positano for me was the view. The people were also extremely friendly and helpful, but those views are everything. I ended up finding a charming BNB tucked away very high up in the mountains. It had the most spectacular view from our balcony. I also loved this BNB because it housed several other couples and they offered different opportunities to get to know the other guests.
For example, they offered a 5 course dinner 3-4 nights a week for only 40 Euros per person. The wine was unlimited and the food was delicious. The majority of the food they made was grown right in their own garden. Plus, it was a lot of fun to get to know our ‘neighbors’ and it was even more ironic that one of the people staying there worked at the same company as one of my friends so we technically knew the same person! Talk about a small world.
If you’re looking at housing options in Positano, I highly suggest you pay attention to your view. I can’t even explain to you how much I enjoyed sitting out on our balcony taking in the glorious views of Postino and the Almafi coastline. It is not an overstatement to say it is one of the most stunning places I’ve ever seen in my life.
4. Rent a Beach Chair
Not only does Positano have a spectacular view from up above, it is equally gorgeous to look up at the city on the cliffs. Positano has a really beautiful church called the Santa Maria Assunta. You can go inside of the church to enjoy the view, but it is also stunning to look at from down on the beach.
5. Eat Dinner at Il Ritrovo
If you only have time for one meal in Positano, I highly suggest you visit Il Ritrovo. It is not an understatement to say it was one of the best meals of my life. Just look at this charcuterie board! We ordred the 5 course meal option and it was spectacular. Beyond the delicious food (homemade pasta, freshly made bread, delicious veggies and meats and cheeses) they also provided the best customer service. Every staff member we talked to at Il Ritrovo treated us so nicely. They went out of their way to give us the best dining experience, and it really was.
I do suggest you make a reservation, as this place fills up. Our BNB host offered to make the reservation for us (you know, since we don’t speak much Italian), so that was great. Everyone spoke English to us in the restaurant, but it was helpful to have the reservation all set to avoid some of the potential language issues.