What to do in Positano,
Amalfi Coast in Italy
The Amalfi Coast is one of the most photogenic travel destinations we’ve been to. It stretches over the coastline of southern Italy and is sprinkled with secluded beaches and pastel coloured buildings that twinkle like a cluster of stars at night.
Marina Grande Beach (Spiagga Grande)
This is the famous black sand beach at the centre of the colourful town that you’ve probably been all over Instagram. In the morning and late afternoon, the beach is a tranquil place for locals and vacationers residing in Positano. It’s not until the afternoon when the day-trippers start docking in, that the beach comes to life with music and laughter.
We naturally woke up early (thank you jetlag) and walked along the beach to take those instaworthy shots. At one point, a local man even invited us to take pictures on his boat and offered to be our photographer. It would definitely have been a different experience if we were to try and take photos together in the busy afternoon.
It’s also worth noting that the beach is split into a public and a private area. The private area is lined with about 8 rows of beach chairs and sun umbrellas reserved for those that pay the entrance fee (around 20 Euros) for a more intimate experience closer to the water.
The open sand is the public area which is free to access and can get quite crowded during peak season. Unless you have a thick beach towel, the black sand isn’t exactly soft on the feet either so we recommend making most of your Positano experience and paying for the private area.
Via Cristoforo Colombo
Via Cristoforo Colombo is one of the longest roads around this beautiful coastal district and located just outside of Le Sirenuse Hotel and many other famous hotels and restaurants along the strip.
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