Positano, Amalfi, Capri, and all the small towns in between on Amalfi Coast are like St Tropez, France. The reason St. tropez is so exclusive is because the roads are too difficult and the best way to get there is by boat. Same goes for the "Italian Rivera". Roads are so tight you need to drive a Smart Car or scooter just to fit.
Gescab is the best way to go from town to town. Depending on what time of year I believe effects the frequency of boat trips to each location. Positano, Amalfi come once a day. Naples about 8 different times a day. And it seems like they leave every hour, sometimes even twice an hour to the most popular of the bunch, Capri. I wonder how Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian got to Capri for their Honeymoon...
Taking the boat can add up quickly, usually about 30 Euros round trip or as the Italian say "There and Back". But Gescab is always punctual, safe, and probably the quickest way to any location down Amalfi Coast. For the most part I found the staff to be helpful and friendly, though my dealings with them were minimal.
Since I may not get the opportunity to yelp each town, here's my thoughts injust a few words on each:
Sorrento: Good Home Base to take day trips, great restaurants, not very much beach to lay on.
Positano: Beautiful Town, fairly calm, nice beach, perfect for doing nothing but sun and relaxing.
Capri: HELLA busy. It's like taking all the people in the world who will be in line for the iPhone 5 on September 21st and putting all on a tiny island. But by far the bluest water and quite beautiful.
Amalfi: bigger than Positano. Everything seemed a little more pricey there. Beaches are mostly private, so a fee is charged to lay down. They got a huge church if you're into that.
Naples: like an Italian New York, but more dirty. But everything is reasonably priced. Best pizza you'll ever eat for 4 euros, beer for 1 euro, and bootleg everything.
That's my take on the Campania region of Italy. read more