Positano, a small town on the Amalfi Coast, forever captures the hearts and imaginations of tourists the world over. The town became popular with writers and artists in the 1950’s and more recently was featured in the movie “Under the Tuscan Sun”. Its bay is home of three islets, Li Galli islands, residence of the mythical Sirens from Homer’s Odyssey.
If you don’t like steps, Positano is probably not for you. On the other hand, if a few steps don’t scare you, then visiting this breathtaking town on the Amalfi Coast should be on your bucket list.
The town is built-in terraces, into the cliffs, with scalinate – or stairways – that lead up to the center of town and down to the sea. The contrast between the hillside, dotted by small villas, and the azure blue waters of the bay, offers breathtaking scenery. John Steinbeck called it the only perpendicular village in the world.
“Positano bites deep. It is a dream place that isn’t quite real when you are there and becomes beckoningly real after you have gone.” John Steinbeck , Harper’s Bazaar, May, 1953
Positano started out as a fishing village. Today it is a fashionable resort, yet it still retains its charm. The town is a pedestrian zone. It’s pretty pastel colored houses and flowers, its boutiques and renowned tailor shops make it a very picturesque town. Because of its mild climate, Positano can be visited year round although high season is April – October.
Tours, boat trips, cooking lessons, trips to the beautiful island of Capri, shopping and spending time at one of the local beaches are just a few of the activities that you can enjoy in and around Positano.
We have several properties to offer in Positano as well as elsewhere on the Amalfi Coast.
Here are three featured properties to give you a small taste of our offering in the region:
Giovanna is a private villa on 3 levels with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The villa features a large terrace with unparalleled view of the sea and the gulf of Positano. It is located about 10 minutes from the town, by foot. The beaches can be reached by means of a picturesque staircase. Food, restaurants and boutiques are only a few hundred meters away.
Casa Azzurra is a one bedroom apartment with a private terrace. It overlooks the hills of Positano and the Mediterranean Sea. The property is a 15-minute walk from the center of town. From the center of town, a further 10-minute walk through shops and boutiques takes you to the Spiaggia Grande beach. Alternatively, there is a bust stop below the property for the commuter bus which will take you to the top of Positano.
Vista Spiaggia Grande is a luxurious apartment, on 2 floors, located on one of the town’s terraces and offers a spectacular views of Positano and the main beach, Spiaggia Grande, which is about 300 meters away and can be accessed by 250 steps. The rental has 3 double bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Its living room extends for almost the entire length of the house, with large windows that overlook the panoramic terrace. It has been completely renovated in typical Mediterranean style.
If you would like to view other properties we offer on the Amalfi Coast, please visit the following link In Style Abroad – Amalfi Coast or better yet, call us at 800.728.8410. We’d love to chat with you!
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