Is there anywhere on earth more romantic than Positano?
Colorful houses tumbling down the cliffside to the water below, and the sea breeze sweet with the scent of citrus blossoms and jasmine...
Endless blue above and below, in the turquoise sea and azure sky. Let yourself fall in love with Positano!
The beauty of Positano is in the sweeping views, the local cuisine, the scent of lemon trees. And Palazzo Santa Croce, set above it all, is the perfect location to fall in love with the best of Italy's Amalfi Coast.
Positano climbs steeply up the cliffside from the beach to the Li Parlati neighborhood at the top (where Palazzo Santa Croce is located), along narrow lanes and winding staircases.
Two picturesque hamlets near Positano: Montepertuso is known for its legend of the “mountain pierced by the index finger of the Madonna”, and Nocelle is a popular resting point along the famed Path of the Gods hiking trail.
This series of historic towers dotting the coastline were once used to guard the coast against Saracen pirates.
Here pilgrims venerate a Byzantine painting of the Madonna, said to have arrived in Positano by miracle.
You can walk to this small, quiet bay from Positano's Spiaggia Grande along the "Lovers' Trail".
Positano is famous for its resort fashion known as "pezze di Positano", casual, flowing summer dresses in linen and cotton.
The best way to explore Italy's spectacular Amalfi Coast is by sea, especially slowly on board a "gozzo", the traditional boat used by the area's fishermen.
Our concierge will be happy to organize sails with stops at the most exclusive beach clubs and waterfront restaurants and, for those keen to sail a little farther afield, the nearby island of Capri to swim in the shadow of the Faraglioni sea stacks.
