1. Path of the Gods

This stretch of coast also offers various possibilities to lovers of trekking and nature on the Amalfi Coast. In particular, the route that from Nocelle and Montepertuso reaches Agerola, an enchanting village near Amalfi, is recommended.

Nicknamed Path of the Gods, the route actually seems to branch off into a sort of paradise or, if you like, Olympus where you can get lost among the Mediterranean scrub and the small, wonderful inhabited centers in the area. Wild and particular, the path is perfect for admiring the Amalfi coast in all its beauty.

2. Emerald Grotto

In our review of all the things to see in Positano, we must certainly mention the Emerald Grotto which is located about ten kilometers from the town, in the Conca dei Marini area.

It can only be visited by boat (but can also be reached by car), this rock formation is called “the cathedral on the sea” because of its beauty.

The stalactites inside form a small stone forest that merges with the pool of sea water with precious reflections like the stone that gives the cave its name: together they form a delicate ecosystem unique in the world that will amaze all travellers, from adults to children.

3. Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta

Among the things to see in Positano, one cannot fail to mention the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, one of the longest-lived and best-known monuments in the city. Dating back to the 10th century, the building stands where an ancient Benedictine monastery once stood and underwent a massive restoration in the 18th century by the local clergy.

Outside, the structure has a dome covered with colored majolica that always appears in every photograph or postcard of the city, and there are several hotels that offer, in addition to the sea view, also that of this spectacular monument.

The interior, divided into three naves, is equally valuable and has several chapels where there are religious artifacts of great historical and artistic value such as the Byzantine icon of the Madonna and the shepherds of the crib originating from the 1700s, a real must of the tradition Neapolitan.

4. Saracen towers of Positano

In our top ten on what to see in Positano, the Saracen towers scattered among the sea, the beaches and the cliffs of the entire Amalfi Coast could not of course be missing. They were already built in 600-700 and then improved during the Angevin domination of the XIII century and the Spanish one of 1500.

The most famous is the Sponda tower, now a private residence, followed by the Fornillo tower located on the homonymous beach: in particular, this building was restored in 1909 by the Swiss intellectual Clavel and hosted artists such as Picasso and Depero, among others.

5. Li Galli Islands

Located right in front of the beach of Marina Grande, the Li Galli islands represent an obligatory choice in every list of what to see in Positano. It is an archipelago where sirens are said to have lived since ancient times, beautiful women with a fish tail and a voice capable of bewitching even the strongest souls.

Those who visit the islands may not be enchanted by these sweet notes, but the beauty of this place will surely be enough to leave an indelible memory that will make every traveler fall in love.

6. Marina Grande beach

This is the largest waterfront in the city and is therefore a very popular meeting point for bathers and those who have to move by ferry or boat: in fact, several boats leave from here and can reach the other towns on the Amalfi coast.

The coast is not only suitable for swimming or sunbathing: here you can also have fun spending the evening in one of the many clubs that offer music, dance and exquisite cocktails from the afternoon until midnight.

The most revelers usually head directly to Music on the Rocks, a very famous disco where VIPs of the Italian and international scene can also be spotted.

Another advantage of the Grande beach is its proximity to the town: it is very simple and fast for those staying in the historic center to get here and spend a few hours in the sun.

7. Fornillo beach

Together with the Marina Grande beach, this is one of the busiest in the city.

It is located in the homonymous area which owes its name to the historical tradition that tells how here in Roman times there were many ovens to bake bread specifically for the emperor Tiberius on holiday in Capri.

Today this place offers bathers a very beautiful and generally quiet pebble beach, where there is no shortage of restaurants and clubs to enjoy some dishes of Campania cuisine after a swim in the waters of the gulf: the perfect place for those who want to know what to see in Positano.

8. Laurito beach

Many people who arrive in Positano want to enjoy the Amalfi coast in complete tranquility and for this reason they choose the most hidden and reserved coves: Laurito beach is just one of these.

Reachable only from the sea or by going down the steps in front of the Hotel San Pietro, the coast is very private and offers both the comforts of a bathing establishment and the possibility of settling down on a free beach.

Here it is not only the tranquility that tourists like, but they also come here to admire the beauty of the place surrounded by cliffs and the typical greenery of the Mediterranean scrub which, combined with the turquoise of the sea, truly creates a postcard panorama.

9. Shopping in Positano

The “vertical city” is not only known for the sea and its monuments, but also for having created a clothing trend that has been able to conquer the international scene from the mid-1900s until today.

We are talking about Positano fashion, a term which brings together handcrafted clothing and footwear made of linen and rope characterized by very lively colors and patterns.

There are several shops in the historic center that display strictly handmade trousers, tops and sandals for travelers who stop here: they are objects that recall summer, the beach and fun and can be the ideal souvenir to take home or as a gift to friends and family.

This type of clothing is so famous that it has also conquered several exponents of the Italian jet set: it is no coincidence that on Instagram it is possible to find several influencers who spend their holidays in Positano buying new pieces for their wardrobe.

10. Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie

In Montepertuso there is a building linked to the ecclesiastical history of Positano and its surroundings: the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, also linked to an abbey and rebuilt in 1500 by some local inhabitants with the aim of promoting life spirit of the town.

The building has three naves like the church of Santa Maria Assunta and preserves various historical testimonies of the coast, including some interesting funerary monuments that welcome important figures of the area. From here it is also possible to admire the beautiful panorama which, it is said, was even the scene of a dispute between the Devil and the Madonna, naturally won by the latter.