Is it hard to park in Positano?

Parking on the Amalfi Coast can be a challenge and is never cheap. Due to the coastline's geographical layout with narrow lanes winding directly above the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, there are very few free parking areas and public parking is often reserved for residents only.



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You can avoid the climb by veering on the main road, but will take you double the time to get anywhere. While there are many steps, I didn't find it as exhausting as I thought it would be! Positano is also a small town. If anything you can walk the entire town within 20 minutes on the main road.

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Keep in mind that taxis on the coast can be quite expensive and there are no ridesharing services like Uber or Lyft. You can also book a car service, but you need to reserve your ride in advance.

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Positano is also a small town. If anything you can walk the entire town within 20 minutes on the main road. The fun of course is getting lost within the narrow alleyways off the main road.

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To get the full Amalfi Coast experience and discover all the best things to do in Amalfi Coast, you should plan to spend 3 days there at the very least. In 3 days, you'll have time to explore the beautiful towns of Vietri sul Mari, Amalfi, Atrani, Ravello, and Positano.

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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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There is no free parking in the center of Positano, and most free street parking (marked by white and yellow painted lines) is reserved for residents. There are limited public parking spots along the lanes of the town center (marked by blue painted lines), but they are almost never available in the summer.

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Along the Amalfi drive is Positano, a pretty village quite literally built into the cliffs. Although there's not a whole lot to do in Positano compared to say, Amalfi or Sorrento, it's a lovely place to wander for a few hours.

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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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If you're seeking a glamorous, high-end experience, Capri may be the destination for you. If you're looking for a more relaxed, romantic atmosphere, Positano might be the better option.

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Sorrento is a bit more bustling and lively, with a wider range of shops, restaurants, and bars. Positano is more peaceful and relaxed, with a more laid-back atmosphere.

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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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The peak season on the Amalfi Coast starts at the end of April and runs through the end of September. The “peak of the peak season” runs from the end of June to the end of August. However, in my opinion, the best time to visit Positano is in the Spring, at the end of May/beginning of June.

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Positano just isn't a good location for anyone unable to manage steep inclines and stairs: there are LOTS of them everywhere.

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9 Best Things to do in Positano When it Rains!
  1. Ceramic factories.
  2. Hit up a neighboring town. Like the town of Amalfi or Sorrento.
  3. Take a Cooking Class.
  4. Make Homemade Lemonade out of the Famous Amalfi Lemons.
  5. Dine like an Italian.
  6. Go to the Beach.
  7. Walk Around and Explore.
  8. Get Massages.


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The main road that runs along the Amalfi Coast (Amalfi Drive, also called SS163) cuts across the top of Positano. The only road through Positano runs in a one-way direction down the west hillside (called Viale Pasitea) and then back up the east hillside (the name changes to Via Cristoforo Colombo).

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