Positano, Praiano & surroundings

Dreaming of the perfect retreat to Italy? Our luxury villas in Positano & Praiano offer scenic views of the infamous Amalfi Coast. 

Positano is the jewel in the crown for Amalfi Coast holidays. With its pretty coloured villas, winding cobbled streets, a quaint little beach and plenty of café's, restaurants and boutiques, there is a memorable experience for everyone. 

We offer a range of breathtaking villas & apartments in Positano & Praiano to fulfill your holiday experience including the options of: villas with private pools, villas for couples, villas for groups, family-friendly villas & beachfront villas. Find your ideal villa below.

On the southern side of the Sorrento Penisular is the popular Amalfi Coast villages of Positano and Praiano.

Positano is the jewel in the crown for Amalfi Coast holidays. With its pretty coloured villas, winding cobbled streets, a quaint little beach and plenty of café's, restaurants and boutiques.

If you are driving from the west, Positano is the first town you will come across. No journey here is dull; seen from the sea, Positano is set in a dramatic vertical panorama of colours with breath-taking cliffs and vivid painted Mediterranean houses against a backdrop of the blue sea.

Positano villas offer panoramic views across the coastline with terraces and swimming pools and plenty of space to relax and soak up the atmosphere.  Positano apartments often gorgeous balconies, perfect for having breakfast or afternoon drinks al fresco and are often just a stone's throw from bars, restaurants and shops. Positano villas with private pools are short in supply but high in demand, therefore we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment

Praiano is less famous than its neighbour Positano but has gained a reputation as a fashionable resort whilst still retaining its status as a working fishing village. There is plenty of restaurants, bars and shops, whilst proudly boasting one the best beaches of the entire Amalfi Coast. 

Beaches, walks and boat trips

Beyond Positano's main beach, a short cliff path leads to Fornillo, a smaller and calmer beach with a few simple restaurants. Praiano has two of its own: Marina di Praia, tucked into a narrow inlet, and Gavitella, which faces west and catches the evening sun. Just east of Praiano, the Fiordo di Furore is a deep, narrow gorge where the sea runs in beneath a road bridge.

Walkers come for the Path of the Gods, which runs high above the coast from Bomerano down to Nocelle, above Positano, with views that stretch to Capri. From the water, boats leave Positano for Amalfi, Capri and the Li Galli islands offshore, and a day on a hired boat is one of the best ways to see the coast.

Nearby towns and day trips

Amalfi, a short drive or boat ride east, has its striking cathedral and a busy harbour square. Above it, Ravello is quieter and cooler, with the gardens of Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone and a well-known summer music festival. The ruins of Pompeii and the town of Sorrento are both within reach for a day out.

Food, travel and who it suits

The coast's large, fragrant lemons go into limoncello, salads and desserts, and menus are full of seafood, scialatielli pasta and Campanian mozzarella. Cetara, further east, is known for its anchovies.

Naples airport is the usual gateway, followed by a transfer along the winding coast road. Once here, local buses and boats are often easier than driving and parking. May, June and September are the most pleasant months; July and August are hot and busy, and in winter many places close. The area suits couples, walkers and anyone happy with plenty of steps, but it is less suited to those with limited mobility.

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