POSITANO’S BEACHES: A DIVE INTO THE BLU SEA

The huge and iconic beach Spiaggia Grande, with its almost 300 meters of dark sand and pebbles, is the largest and most famous beach of Positano. Easily reachable on foot, not far from the historic center of this fishing town, it is located next to the pier from which hydrofoils and sea shuttles depart to the nearby tourist locations and beaches (those of Fornillo, Arienzo, and Laurito). 

Spiaggia Grande, appreciated for its amazing view over Li Galli and the wonderful town of Positano, will win your heart with its colored houses shaped like a pyramid and the dome of the Church of Santa Maria Assunta that behind you will be the perfect background for amazing photos and a perfect place to spend a few relaxing hours enjoying one of the most spectacular views of your life. As a matter of fact, this is considered one of the most Instagrammable spots on the entire Amalfi Coast.

Moreover, if you are on holiday with the little ones, this is the best place for you. This beach, in fact, together with the Fornillo and Arienzo ones, received the Green Flag, the award given to the best Italian beaches for children.

If you want a more peaceful and remote beach with great views and crystal-clear water, not far from the port of Positano and the beach Spiaggia Grande, there is the sandy and stony beach of Fornillo, famous for its authentic views and crystal-clear water. If you want to reach it, use the sea shuttle departing from the pier of Positano or take the street Via Positanesi d' America, the picturesque and panoramic pathway suspended over the sea, also known as the Path of Lovers. 

From this spot, in fact, on your right side, you will admire "Torre Fornillo" one of the most important watchtowers built in the 16th century to defend the territory from the pirates, and Li Galli archipelago. On your left side, instead, you will admire the beautiful Positano.

Fornillo beach, whose name comes from the homonymous area “Fornillo”, so-called for the presence in the Roman period of the ovens used to bake the bread for the emperor Tiberius who lived on the island of Capri, is also really appreciated for the Fish Festival in the end of summer that will give you the opportunity to try traditional dishes based on local fish.

The Arienzo beach, more distant from the center of Positano, is known as the beach of 300 steps because of its access through a long staircase. Here, you will surely be enthralled by some of the most luxurious villas on the entire Amalfi Coast that you will see while you get down to the beach. 

In any case, this is not the only option to reach this beach: from the pier of Positano, there is a sea shuttle that will take you directly to the Arienzo beach, saving you the effort of so many steps. 

This is a sandy beach with light-colored pebbles which is also considered one of the most popular and evocative beaches of Positano, and the only one where the sun sets later. In other words, this is a slice of paradise with crystal-clear water, worth to be reached to live a relaxing and sunbathing day.

The beach of Laurito, a small jewel set between two high cliffs, is located immediately after Arienzo and takes its name from the presence of laurels.

This is a small cove with crystal-clear water composed of white pebbles on one side and rocks on the other side, the perfect place for diving and snorkeling lovers because of the richness of its marine fauna.
You can reach this beach on foot through a long staircase near the square in front of the Hotel San Pietro. In any case, the best option is to take the sea shuttle that departs from the beach Spiaggia Grande.

To conclude, at the beach of Laurito there is a famous local restaurant where you can taste excellent local dishes and a private beach club of one of the most luxurious villas on the Coast.

If you go to Positano coming from the Sorrento Peninsula, you will drive past the path that leads to Tordigliano beach, a hidden paradise much closer to Positano than the town of Vico Equense to which it actually belongs.
Without any comforts, totally immersed in an uncontaminated nature, this is the perfect place if you do not love the crowd but you don’t want to give up crystal-clear water and breathtaking views.
Since the path is not entirely easy to walk, this beach is not recommended for the elderly or no agile people and children.