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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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.
The most beautiful stretch of the trip is the part that goes from Positano, the pearl of the Coast, to Amalfi, with an inevitable stop in Ravello, at the top of the rocky point jutting out of the sea.
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.
A day trip to Capri from Positano (or any of the Amalfi Coast towns) is not only worth your time, but very easy to do on your own. With ferries departing from the main beach in Positano and the ride being a quick 30 minutes, there's no excuse not to visit Capri.
Amalfi does have several luxury accommodations for those seeking a pampered stay but the selection is much greater in Positano. As for the cost of food, restaurants in Positano are more expensive. We also found more street food in Amalfi than in Positano that helped keep our trip costs down.
We like to think of Capri is less a destination to visit and more a land to discover, where you can relax and explore at a measured pace. For this reason, we do not recommend coming for a day trip. You'll need at least three or four days to fully experience Capri and Anacapri.
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.
The views are breathtakingWhether 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.
Capri is a beautiful island in Italy's Bay of Naples; it's a wonderful place to explore on foot. In summer, it becomes overcrowded with tourists, many of whom visit just for the day.
It's such a glamorous location that it's inevitable Capri has countless stylish places to stay – and another classic is Capri Tiberio Palace, part of the Leading Hotels of the World collection. The boutique hotel is close to the island's Piazzetta and the shop-lined streets that surround it.
Capri is famous for its dramatic stretch of coastline peppered with grandiose villas. The glitzy Italian island is a playground for glamorous celebrities and jet-setters.
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.
Absolutely! Positano is a breathtakingly beautiful city that is well worth exploring. From its sweeping views to its rich culture and history, there is something for everyone in this fantastic Italian destination.