Can I do Positano and Capri in one day?

It's easy to fill a Positano to Capri day trip; a visit to the Blue Grotto with an optional boat tour around the island, riding the chairlift up to Anacapri, enjoying breathtaking views from Monte Solaro, window shopping the top luxury brands in Capri, and taking a few gelato and espresso breaks.



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Capri, an island in the Gulf of Naples, is located about 22 miles northwest of Positano. To get to Positano from Capri, you'll need to travel by ferry, hydrofoil, or private boat.

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We felt that 2 days in Positano was enough to see it all, but if you love to just lounge around on the beach for days (we aren't huge lay on the beach all day type of people), you may want to stay longer!

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To take a quick peek at the Piazzetta and Anacapri, you'll need at least 4 hours; plan on at least 7 hours if you'd also like to take a boat tour around the island. For a deep dive into all the sights and monuments on the island, you need to plan on at least three days.

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You might find a lot of people say Positano is better than Amalfi as Positano appears to have nicer beaches, more restaurants, and shops. Positano also has some of the best scenic views. You'll want to show off to everyone with your view of colourful cliffside homes, blue sea, and beaches.

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The tourist season on Capri traditionally runs from the Easter holidays to the first weekend of November. Locals consider the best times to visit the island from the beginning of April to mid-June, and from the beginning of September to mid-October.

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Is Positano a walking city? There are loads of little stairs and steep inclines leading from everywhere to everywhere straight. Alternatively, you can avoid climbing by veering on the main road, but it will take you double the time. You will probably be a little sore after walking around Positano for a day or two.

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Positano is a very walkable city; however, you need to navigate stairs and steep hills to get around. The city is small enough that you can explore it on foot, but you'll need to walk through narrow streets and winding staircases to reach the center of town and the beach.

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How long is the ferry ride from Amalfi to Capri? The ferry trip from Amalfi to Capri lasts about 50 min to 1 hr, depending on the company and the type of vessel you're traveling with.

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Positano is the most popular town on the Amalfi Coast in Italy, known all over the world for the moda positano, the vibrant nightlife and the characteristic shops.

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The views are breathtaking Whether you're gazing across the pastel-fronted town from a hilltop terrace or lazing on the lounger-dotted beach, Positano has some of the most recognisable and stunning views on the Amalfi Coast.

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The “peak of the peak season” runs from the end of June to the end of August.

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