Perched on dramatic cliffs overlooking the sparkling Tyrrhenian Sea, Positano is the crown jewel of Italy’s Amalfi Coast. We’ll walk you through its pastel-colored houses on the hillside, luxury chic boutiques, sunny beaches, and winding cobblestone streets, and recommend the best beach clubs, cooki…Perched on dramatic cliffs overlooking the sparkling Tyrrhenian Sea, Positano is the crown jewel of Italy’s Amalfi Coast. We’ll walk you through its pastel-colored houses on the hillside, luxury chic boutiques, sunny beaches, and winding cobblestone streets, and recommend the best beach clubs, cooking classes, restaurants, and nightlife in town.
Positano Tips in this Episode:
• How to get to Positano, Italy (book your train through RailEurope)
• Where to stay in Positano
• Tips for getting into and around Positano
Our top recommended hotels in Positano
• Albergo Miramare - great location with a beautiful ocean view restaurant
• Le Sirenuse - great location, swanky interior
• Nino’s in Nochelle (where we stayed) - affordable and had a great view but hard to get to and from
• Or check out these hotels in Positano
Check out our top picks for Positano Activities & Tours on Viator for all activities we recommend and even some that we wanted to do but couldn't get to.
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Amalfi Coast: Soft Acid, Silent Tower, Cotton Word, Drowned Glory
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Welcome to the Amalfi Coast! Where ancient emperors were psychopaths, mozzarella explodes in your mouth, and hotel views come with mandatory cardio.…Amalfi Coast: Soft Acid, Silent Tower, Cotton Word, Drowned Glory
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👉 To book the best Amalfi Coast tours
Welcome to the Amalfi Coast! Where ancient emperors were psychopaths, mozzarella explodes in your mouth, and hotel views come with mandatory cardio. Brandon and Sean cover everything from cliff-hucking Roman rulers to travel tips that might actually help you survive Positano.
We’ll tell you where to stay (hint: not where everyone else does), what to eat (lemon pasta is real), and how to avoid throwing up in the back seat of a coastal bus.
✨ Stuff We Talk About:
• Why Capri was the original billionaire hideout
• How the mob once ran the lemon trade
• Mozzarella that attacks back
• Travel tantrums & towel tragedies
• What not to do in Positano (unless you want to feel like you’re at a Chili’s)
🎙️ As Mentioned in the Podcast
• 🎟️ Pompeii, Positano, Amalfi Coast Day Trip from Rome
• 🎟️ Private Transfer from Rome to Amalfi Coast with Tour of Pompeii
• 🎟️ Capri Full Day Tour from Sorrento by Luxury Boat