Is Positano or Sorrento better?

Positano is more peaceful and relaxed, with a more laid-back atmosphere. Sorrento is also generally considered to be a bit more family-friendly, while Positano is more romantic and is a popular spot for honeymooners and couples. In terms of activities, both Sorrento and Positano offer a variety of options for visitors.



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Sorrento is generally considered to be more touristy and therefore has a wide range of accommodation options. Positano is a bit more exclusive and therefore the options for accommodation are more limited and expensive.

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Best Towns on the Amalfi Coast
  • Atrani. ...
  • Amalfi. ...
  • Conca dei Marini. ...
  • Furore. ...
  • Praiano. Praiano is perched on the cliffs that overlook the Tyrrhenian Sea. ...
  • Positano. Positano is one of the most beautiful towns on the Amalfi Coast. ...
  • Nerano. Nerano is a hidden gem. ...
  • Sorrento. Sorrento, like Salerno, is a gateway into the Amalfi Coast.


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Positano Positano is one of the most beautiful towns on the Amalfi Coast. Overlooking the sea and the wide black sand beach are colorful buildings that cling to the steep cliffs.

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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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Beyond the beauty of its beaches, universally recognized, Positano is frequented by people from all over the world and from many different lifestyles, it is not rare to meet movie stars on vacation on the Amalfi Coast or see the yachts of wealthy tycoons of the new economy.

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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 10 Best Towns on the Amalfi Coast
  1. Positano. Positano is the most visually stunning of the coast's main towns. ...
  2. Amalfi. One of the coast's most popular towns, Amalfi impresses with its seafront location and historical attractions. ...
  3. Ravello. ...
  4. Praiano. ...
  5. Maiori & Minori. ...
  6. Cetara. ...
  7. Vietri sul Mare. ...
  8. Sorrento.


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The main shopping strip in Positano Piazza dei Mulini is a spindly Positano street home to numerous high-end fashion stores. You'll find a wide array of swanky wares, from design apparel to slick accessories and top-quality leather goods.

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From Sorrento to Positano, ferries depart approximately every two hours with the Alilauro company. The Lucibello company has introduced a route that connects Sorrento to Positano and the ferry leaves at 7:40am and takes about 40 minutes. The ticket price is around €15 per person, one way, and can be purchased online.

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It's touristy but worth it. Perched on a green, rocky cliff between Amalfi and Sorrento, Positano is one of the most eye-catching corners of the Amalfi Coast. But you need to know how to avoid tourist traps (and Positano is full of those!). Fashionable and classy, Positano is a high-end destination.

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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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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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A week in Sorrento is the ideal amount of time to spend exploring the Sorrentine Peninsula and its nearby sights, including some of the top destinations and attractions on the Bay of Naples and Amalfi Coast.

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

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Capri, Amalfi, Pompeii are just some of the many places you can easily reach from Sorrento. Idyllic Sorrento is a lovely town on the Mediterranean sea and the perfect home base to explore the Amalfi coast and its surroundings.

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Atrani is a relatively undiscovered spot when it comes to tourist destinations on the Amalfi Coast. You won't find many tourists on vacation in this village, so you'll be able to immerse yourself in positively Italian culture.

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