Things To Do
Towns
Positano--the most famous town on the coast. Spend a few hours getting lost in the narrow lanes, ducking into boutiques, and stopping at a café with a view. Everything is beautiful, everything is up and down stairs — wear comfortable shoes. Amalfi--A historic maritime republic! Wander the medieval alleyways, grab a lemon granita, and explore the paper-making shops — Amalfi has been making handmade paper since the 13th century. Ravello--Far fewer tourists than Positano or Amalfi, and the views from Villa Cimbrone's Terrace of Infinity are among the best on the coast. Reach it by ferry to Amalfi then a short bus or taxi up. Praiano--the coast's best-kept secret — a small village between Positano and Amalfi. The One Fire Beach Club here is known for its spontaneous end-of-day dance parties. Sorrento--Our home base. Great for limoncello shopping, evening strolls along Corso Italia, and watching the sunset from the clifftop terraces.
Beaches
Spiaggia Grande — Positano The iconic one. Black volcanic sand, colorful cliffside buildings as your backdrop, beach clubs with sunbeds and umbrellas lining most of it. Go early for the best spots. Ferries to Amalfi and Sorrento depart right from here. Fornillo Beach — Positano A 10-minute walk from Spiaggia Grande along a cliffside path draped in bougainvillea. Much quieter, tucked between two cliffs. The vibe is relaxed and local — great if you want to escape the crowds. Arienzo Beach Club — Positano Only accessible by boat taxi from Spiaggia Grande. Famous for its orange-and-white striped umbrellas and celebrity sightings so the most expensive option.
Beaches Continued
Bagni Regina Giovanna — Sorrento A magical natural cove about 10 minutes outside Sorrento, where ancient Roman ruins frame a sheltered sea pool. Far enough from the center to avoid the tourist rush. Take bus 5070 or taxi. Bagni Salvatore--Sorrento Draws mostly locals, has a simple and relaxed atmosphere, and generally charges less than the other clubs. It's been around since 1930 and sits right next to ancient Roman ruins — the remains of Villa Agrippa Postumo — which adds to the charm. Fiordo di Furore--Praiano The most dramatic beach on the coast — a narrow sliver of pebbles at the base of a sheer canyon where a mountain stream meets the sea. Tiny, photogenic, and worth the staircase down. Marina Grande Beach — Amalfi The main beach in Amalfi town, lively with beach clubs, bars, and restaurants steps away. Good base for hopping on boats to hidden coves like Santa Croce and Duoglio, which are only reachable by water.
Food & Drink
Food: Pasta alle vongole (spaghetti with clams) — the dish of the coast Sfogliatella — flaky pastry filled with ricotta Mozzarella di bufala — from the Campania region, it's as good as it gets Lemon granita / lemon sorbet — mandatory. The Amalfi lemons are enormous and intensely flavored Pizza Napoletana — you're in the birthplace of pizza. Don't waste a single slice on bad pizza Frittura di pesce — fried mixed seafood, simple and perfect at a beachside spot Drinks: Aperol Spritz — €5–8 at a bar, completely on-theme, and the best way to start an evening Local white wine — Falanghina and Greco di Tufo are the regional whites, crisp and perfect with seafood Limoncello shot — offered as a digestivo after almost every meal, usually complimentary. Buy a bottle at a Sorrento shop to take home!