Pure romance!! Positano is amazing during golden hour. Romantic and stunning. But lots of walking…read moreup steps.

For my 800th review I'm reviewing the most beautiful location on the Amalfi Coast, Spiaggia…read moreGrande. This beautiful beach is located in the cliffside village of Positano in southern Italy. The best way to visit here is to take a ferry from nearby cities such as Naples, Sorrento, Amalfi, etc. Otherwise you'll spend close to 1.5 hours driving through some winding and hairpin turns from the nearest airport in Naples. The beach is located about 250 ft. below the closest road that allows cars, so expect to do a lot of hiking as you navigate your way through the tiny pedestrian only streets visiting shops, restaurants, and cafes. Parking is impossible here! Most of the beach here is private, so expect to spend 25 euros to rent a tiny sunbed packed in tightly next to some stranger. The small portion of the beach that is public is filled tightly with tourists marking their spot with a beach towel. The beach itself has tiny pebbles, so be sure to wear water shoes. During the day this place is packed with day trippers visiting. HOWEVER, from the early evening till mid morning you will have the place to yourself and enjoy this natural beauty. I highly recommend renting a boat on the pier and taking it out for a few hours to enjoy the blue waters and gorgeous views. That's the best way to experience this place! Overall I was really impressed the with the beauty of Positano. Such a fun place to visit with gorgeous views, great weather and beautiful crystal clear blue waters. Expect to pay high prices for restaurants and hotels here and dealing with crowds during the day. I definitely can see why the Amalfi Coast is one of the most beautiful places to visit on the planet!

I looked at a couple of the beach clubs (but not all) and chose Leonelli's because it had both sand…read moreand boardwalk and the restaurant seemed to have good reviews from other sources. It is close to the Sorrento lift and I think most of the beach clubs have similar prices. The sun beds were 13 euro apiece and umbrellas were 6 so it's not cheap, but the food prices were not expensive and everybody enjoyed their lunch. We paid for our Sunday visit on Saturday because they said it would fill up and it did. We chose the outer boardwalk facing the ocean because it seemed the least crowded.

DO NOT EAT HERE! If I could give this place zero stars I would…read more My spouse and I walked by and it looked like a lovely place to have a beer and maybe have lunch. The server asked if it was for drinks or food, not fully having decided we said drinks and food. We sat down and everything was great, we ordered their piazza Bianca a bottle of sparkling water and a beer. Everything was great, until the server asked us if we wanted to order meals. We had looked at the menu and decided that we would have a few drinks and nothing else. The server was upset, he told us we each had to order one meal. And accused us of trying to get free bread and olive oil. He said if I would have known you were only getting drinks I would have told you we are closed! He insisted we must order meals or his manager would be upset. I asked to speak to the manager, as we where not going to eat anything else on the menu. The server kept insisting we order, that we where being rude by not ordering food. I apologized and said we were not hungry and that we would be happy to pay for the bread and olive oil. We told him we where not trying to get anything free, and happy to pay for anything we ate and drank. The manager was never called to our table and we were given the check after much argument from the server. It was the worst experience I have had in a restaurant while traveling abroad. Please, save yourself and argument and the headache. DO NOT STOP HERE!

Such a great gem! Not too crowded because it does involve a bus ride and hike to get down to the…read morebeach. But very beautiful.

Tricky to get here! We took a bus and used google translate to explain to someone on the bus where…read morewe were trying to go. It was a decent walk down a path to get to the inlet and you have to walk down a pretty steep set of stairs to get down to the water but boy is it worth it! I'd recommend water shoes as the rocks are slick. You can swim around or lounge on rocks. There were probably about a dozen people while we were there in April. There's lots of nearby walking paths full of wildflowers and some ruins. I could have packed a lunch and spent all day here and in the surrounding hiking spots. Beautiful views of Mt Vesuvius across the water.

We are traveling with a dog and even though they aren't allowed in the beach, here they…read moreaccommodated us with a wonderful terrace table up front with a great view of the water. They even had sliced turkey or hot dogs for the dog to eat. Umbrellas are all around to keep you well shaded in the sun. The food is light and tasty with lots of salad , panini and charcuterie options mostly. They also have a full bar and great fruit smoothies. The staff speaks enough English to not have any problems and their service is very accommodating and friendly. So much, that we left Positano and came back here for a second day. Below the restaurant is the beach area and you get lounge chairs with tables and umbrellas, good sized changing rooms and warm and cool showers. Of course there are bathrooms as well. €15 per person for the beach accommodations. (Positano was €30-200 pp).

It's gravelly and you have to pay to walk down the boardwalk otherwise you get yelled at by the…read moresales people who are on their phones and angrily scold you for daring to look at what you were paying before you walked down the beach. Big pass.

THE BEACH! Who doesn't like a beach?…read moreThe sand here isn't really sand, it's more like small pebbles, but that doesn't stop avid beach goers from enjoying a picnic, tan, or jog along this short stretch of the azure waterfront in Positano. Frankly all the beaches on the Amalfi coast are limited in size, this being one of the larger swaths where access is free. Beach goers should plan to arrive early to snag a spot in the warm summer months. Other local destinations include grottos or man-made piers, the former which are more secluded and require dedicated transport, though popular enough to get crowded due to their smaller sizes; the latter are often private and reserved for guests of hotel properties, though a handful are public too. On an afternoon in April, around 70s F outside, I'd consider the beach to be moderately busy, not crowded, especially since rain was in the afternoon forecast, and not really warm enough for many swimmers. There's a large section where lounger chairs with sun umbrellas are laid out, which is managed by a private beach club, and chairs need to be rented, which you can do so in advance online. Prices look to be €30-50 per person per day depending on the club. Not cheap! I was content to take a few steps across the edge of the beach since water-related activities weren't in my itinerary for the day. The picturesque, dramatic views of the water and impending storm clouds were enjoyable! That is ...until I got caught in the downpour of that oncoming rain cloud...no fun to be soaking wet, though at least it wasn't hot! PSA: Recommended to bring some type of water shoes or sturdier footwear since the gravelly beaches aren't ones on which to go barefoot.

The beach is a lovely black sand one (volcanic) with these lovely tones of grey to the stones and…read morethe sand. We walked across the sandy part, which was mostly really fine sand, that retained heat very well. I had to put my sandals back on at one point because it was so hot. Then there's a little area of all stones, which amazed me that people set up their towels on. I would hate to lay on that and it was hard to walk on it without shoes. As you approach the water, it slopes down a lot and turns into a slightly coarser sand than the previous sand. Super interesting and something I haven't really seen before. The free area is much larger than I thought it would be and is surrounded by beach clubs with plentiful chairs. The water was so nice and gentle. I can see why it was full, even though it was fairly cold. There are showers and stuff but they are in the middle of the sand, which I thought was weird. You'd think they'd be closer to the sidewalk. Didn't really matter though. The texture of this sand was easy to remove from your skin, even wet.

This place was a blast!!! The food was good and the staff were very attentive and friendly!!! If…read moreyou are going to a beach club, go here for sure!! Great day there!!!! The views are amazing too!!!!

This was the best use of 20 euro that I spent during my two week trip to Italy…read more Bagni d' Arienzo is an absolutely gorgeous private beach club. It's less crowded and more secluded than the main beach club in Positano. We happened to be staying across the road which was lucky. If not, the beach club actually has a boat that will ferry you over from the main Positano area. The space isn't huge, so be sure to make a reservation in advance. In addition to reserving a chair you can also reserve a time slot to have lunch at the restaurant. 20 euro gets you a chair with a sun shade, a towel and an umbrella. We got there early and had first pick at a seat. If you can, I suggest doing the same. It was really nice to have views of the ocean (instead of another chair) in front of us. But honestly, the beach is so beautiful that there really isn't a bad seat anywhere. A chair also includes waitress service. There is an extensive drink menu with tons of cocktails, spritzes, wines, beers, frozen drinks and smoothies. Prices are very reasonable for a beach club -- cocktails are around 10 and bottles of wine 20. We weren't expecting much for lunch but the restaurant was actually phenomenal. The grilled octopus came with a huge portion and was super fresh. The ravioli pomodoro was perfectly al dente and stuffed with a delicious ricotta cheese. The grilled eggplant was simple and cooked in flavorful olive oil. Lunch was also fairly priced, and service was fast. The seats also overlook the water, so it's a beautiful and relaxing dining setting. Two people can walk away after a full day of fun and sun, eat and drink well, and spend not much over 100 euro. I strongly suggest making sure that your Positano itinerary includes a day to spend relaxing at Bagni. You won't regret it.

The Gardens of Augustus are a beautiful little stop in Capri and definitely worth visiting for the…read moreviews. The gardens themselves are fairly small, with some nice flowers and landscaping, but the real highlight is the overlook. You get an amazing bird's-eye view of the cliffs, the water, the rock formations, and the southern side of the island. It's a great place to really appreciate just how dramatic and beautiful Capri is. It was pretty packed with people when we visited, so don't expect a quiet garden experience. There are some shaded areas that were very pleasant, especially on a hot day, but the areas out in the sun can get pretty hot. Overall, it's a relatively quick stop, but the views alone make it worthwhile. A beautiful place to take some pictures, enjoy the scenery, and get a different perspective of the island. Definitely recommend stopping by while you're in Capri.

If you're visiting Capri, I definitely recommend making time for the Gardens of Augustus. It's an…read moreeasy walk from Piazza Umberto if you're already in town--or a bit more of a workout if you're making the climb from Marina Grande instead of taking the funicular. Either way, the effort is well worth it for the views. Originally created in the early 1900s by German industrialist Friedrich Alfred Krupp, the gardens are simply landscaped with colorful flowers, shady paths, and a handful of benches to sit and take it all in. Admission is inexpensive, unlike many other activities on the island. The gardens are famous for their stunning panoramic views of the iconic Faraglioni sea stacks, the dramatic sea cliffs, the turquoise waters of Marina Piccola, and the winding Via Krupp carved into the cliffs below. With several viewing platforms throughout the grounds, each stop offers a slightly different perspective--and every view is worth taking in. There's also the popular bar and lounge, Capri Rooftop, next door. It's a bit pricey, but with the heat and those incredible views, I honestly would've been happy to pay for a cold drink and a chance to relax if we hadn't been short on time. I would recommend pairing the two, especially on hot summer days! Simple, scenic, and worth the stop!

The views are stunning! We stopped here as soon as we got into Sorrento because my friend wanted us…read moreto see this view and soak it all in. I had a limoncello spritz, and I love that in Italy a drink normally comes with some little snacks. Husband had this lemon cake dessert that I tried that was really yummy. He also had a caffe. We loved it here, and we saw that there was a wedding going on in a private room, so love is what others feel as well!

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