This certainly isn’t going to be a detailed guide to visiting the Amalfi coast and Positano, but rather ‘how to see the Amalfi coast and Positano in the same day’ kind of post. Ideally I wouldn't recommend doing this, the beauty of all the places along the glorious coast definitely deserve more time, however, we had a friend visiting and in the tight itinerary, we only had a day for Ravello (see post above) Amalfi and Positano.
The Amalfi Coast has been etched in my memory since I visited as a child. The gorgeous tiny villages clinging on to jagged cliffs, over sized lemons and infinite blue water make it a place hard to forget. As much as I love travelling to new places, I was happy to go back to show the friend in town around. Amalfi and Positano often the glittering stars of the plethora of stunning places along the marvellous coast, like many other visitors to the area was a ‘must see’ and top of the list of places to show our guest.
After leaving Ravello, we drove to the town centre of Amalfi. We were with a friend of ours who lived in the area and was of course used to the tight spiralling roads and corners so it made for a pleasant and not so stomach churning journey. Due to our tight time schedule, driving was the only possible way, but of course public transport can get you around too.
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| A drive along the Amalfi coast is always guaranteed spectacular views from the car |
We spent a lovely part of the afternoon in Amalfi, lunching, wandering the alleys and small streets and overloading on everything lemon, (lemon gelato and granita is a must).
Our first stop was the 9th century cathedral (Cattedrale di Sant'Andrea/Duomo di Amalfi) the glorious history of Amalfi is symbolised by this stunning cathedral, the golden age is represented (literally) by its golden Arab-Norman facade which dominates the Piazza Duomo. The piazza seems to be the unofficial town centre, with teenagers and tourists alike sitting and eating gelato on the vast steps.
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| 9th century cathedral (Cattedrale di Sant'Andrea/Duomo di Amalfi) |
I would definitely recommend, as always, a bit of pre planning of where you are going to eat in order to avoid this.
It was then onto the picturesque Positano. Often called the “Jewel of the Amalfi Coast,” its not hard to see how it charms visitors and honeymooners from all corners of the world. It is almost built entirely on a mountain, with precariously-perched colourful houses dripping off the cliff side onto the pebble beach and sparkling blue water below.
Driving through the windy and tight roads of Positano was challenging and not something I would like to do myself, along with all the other cars, it takes some expert skills and manoeuvring We parked up in an indoor parking garage and walked down to the beach. Despite the large amount of other tourists and a sprinkling of locals, tranquilly strolling down, stopping in the independent shops and boutiques is still a real delight.
We reached the beach just in time to sit back and watch the Mediterranean sun set.
You won’t find white, sandy beaches in Positano, like most places in the area it has a pebble stone beach. However I am sure you wont be so bothered about the lack of white sand, and rather be more likely to be looking up at the spectacular setting and wondering how on earth it stays put clinging onto the side of the mountain.
Ciao for now
Zoe
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