Do you have to pay to swim at Positano?

Yes. You can choose the pay side of the beach and have a deck chair and umbrella or you could do what we did and swim on the 'free' side of the beach. No sand to speak of lots of pebbles so if you are not used to walking on pebbles/rocks wear beach shoes into the water.



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Marina Grande Beach – Amalfi It's a pebble beach divided into three sections, of which the middle one is run by a beach club, and the two ends are free. If you're after sunbeds and umbrellas, you'll have to access the paid area.

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Carry cash on you at all times as some businesses don't accept credit cards, especially in the small towns along the Amalfi Coast. You can get by with just a credit card but be sure to carry euros for small purchases like water.

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On average, hotels in Positano are expensive compared to other places you'd visit in Italy for 2 reasons: The inventory in Positano is limited. There aren't that many places to stay, especially budget-friendly options. The demand to stay in Positano is high!

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Marina Grande Amalfi's largest beach, situated directly opposite the town's picturesque historic center, is also its most popular. Marina Grande has a number of glamorous bathing establishments as well as a small section of 'free' beach.

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Positano is a popular day trip and a common stop for a well-rounded Italy itinerary. It's a small village that you can cover in just a few hours on foot. As with all our city travel plans, this tour of Positano in 24 hours includes stops at the main attractions and provides time for food and entertainment.

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It is totally doable in summertime because it's very warm so layers are light. Shorts, sun dresses and sandals that can go from day to night with accessories is the way to go! Comfortable shoes are a must-a versatile sneaker, a slide sandal are pretty much all you need.

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Renting Beach Chairs in Positano The Spaggia Grande is actually a private beach. To rent a beach chair you are looking at 25€ per chair, while the front row chairs are 30€. If that's not your jam, you can bring your own towel and lay in a small section just next to the chairs for free.

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Prices. Amalfi is more affordable than Positano, being as it's not as popular, but it's still more expensive than Sorrento. You can find good mid-range hotels with rooms starting at around $150 a night, and eat for around $20 in budget restaurants or $35 in mid-priced ones.

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Waiters. A tip (as a percentage of your total meal bill OR a per meal amount) is appreciated, but not expected. If we are staying somewhere and have the same waiter throughout our stay, we leave a tip at the end of our last meal (recommended).

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I suggest tipping ~1-4 Euros if you're at a sit-down restaurant if you liked the service. Most sit down restaurants already have a built-in “dine-in” fee, this is MOST definitely true for almost every sit-down restaurant in Positano. If they brought bread to your table, chances are they charged you for that too!

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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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With a bit of luck during boat trips, you may see a group of dolphins off the coast of Positano.

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The graph below shows the range of monthly Positano water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data. The warmest water temperature is in August with an average around 78.8°F / 26.0°C. The coldest month is February with an average water temperature of 57°F / 13.9°C.

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Can you drink in public in Positano? Drinking wine or beer on the beach or with a picnic is also perfectly acceptable and quite civilised.

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Alternatively, you can continue walking through the clothing optional beach area that bears around the cliff to the left, where you'll find a wonderful, secluded cove that offers even more privacy to sun and swim for the more shy sunbathers.

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