Positano
Positano, Italy
A vertical town of pastel houses above a beach on the Amalfi Coast. Parking is scarce and expensive; arrive early or by boat.
Positano climbs the steep hillside of the Amalfi Coast straight up from the beach. The Romans already came here to unwind: the MAR museum, opened in 2018, displays the remains of a 1st-century Roman villa. The town's landmark is the church of Santa Maria Assunta with its majolica-tiled dome. Besides the Spiaggia Grande there are quieter beaches such as Fornillo, Arienzo and Laurito, and 16th-century watchtowers line the coast.
Half a day is enough for the lanes, the church and the beach. Hikers arrive via the Sentiero degli Dei (Path of the Gods) from Bomerano to Nocelle, the highest part of town. Coming by car is tricky: parking in town is scarce and expensive, while free spaces are found only up in Nocelle and Montepertuso, from where buses run down. It is easier to arrive on the SITA buses along the coast or by ferry from neighbouring towns and Capri. Some hotels offer parking for guests.
- Nearest town
- Positano, Italy
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- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 40.6281, 14.4850
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
- Amalfi Coast road (SS163). Size limits for motorhomes and trailers (length 7.5 m). Alternative: Park in Sorrento or Salerno and continue by bus or ferry along the coast.
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Campsites nearby
- Camping Sant'AntonioCampsite7 km from PositanoTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Beata Solitudo CampeggioCampsite7 km from PositanoTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Nube d’ArgentoCampsite10 km from PositanoTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Villaggio NettunoCampsite12 km from PositanoTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToilets
- Camping PompeiCampsite13 km from PositanoTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Fortuna VillageCampsite13 km from Positano · 50 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Positano?
Positano is in Positano, Italy, at GPS 40.6281, 14.4850. It is about 5 km from Agerola.
Can you camp near Positano?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Faro degli Dei glamping, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 27 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Positano?
Positano is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast from Naples and Lemons, temples and Saracen towers – by motorhome from Naples via Sorrento and Paestum into the Cilento.
What is there to see near Positano?
Places worth a stop nearby: Villa Rufolo (11 km), Scavi di Pompei (13 km), Mount Vesuvius crater path (23 km) and Herculaneum excavations (23 km).
When is the best time to visit Positano?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)