Travel
GUIDES
From beach clubs to yoga retreats, epic hikes to cooking classes Positano will keep you busy. Venues and transport have limited capacity so book ahead. Stress-free transfer services and water taxis will maximize your relaxation time. Some venues offer free shuttle services, ask when booking.
Transport
LUGGAGE PORTER (pls provide an hour’s notice): +393385714964 website
FERRY: Amalfi, Capri, Sorrento, Napoli. Schedules and tickets from Ferryhopper app or ferryhopper.com
INTERCITY ‘SITA’ BUS (large blue grey bus): Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi. Tickets and schedule on UNICO app or buy at any grocery. Packed in summer, so for day trips we recommend the ferry.
POSITANO ‘INTERNO’ BUS (small orange bus): Piazza Mulini - Sponda - Liparlati - Chiesa Nova - Fornilo - Piazza Mulini. Every half hour on the half hour. Cash onboard or cheaper tickets from any Tabbachi shop.
CAR/TAXI TRANSFER: Local +393385672571 or +39 3355882669 and mention ‘Villa Rispoli’.
From Napoli Airport use Naples Taxi
CAR RENTAL: +393333425902 Or rent from Sorrento for much, much lower rates. Europcar and Hertz are right by the Sorrento bus/train station.
SCOOTER RENTAL: website
WATER TAXI: +393294698693 mention ‘Villa Rispoli’
BOAT TOUR: +393396646646 info@plaghiacharter.it / +39089813051 OR boatexperiencepositano OR bluestarpositano.it mention ‘Villa Rispoli’
Insta favs
Fiordo di Furore - A locals beach under the Amalfi Coastal Road bridge. (SITA bus or scooter)
Hike
Footpath of the Gods - an epic 3-4hr hike across the mountain ridge
Boat tours
Or
+393396646646 info@plaghiacharter.it
Cooking classes
Chez Black Restaurant - beach side, celeb favourite
La Scogliera beach club - Celeb favorite at end of main beach
Arienzo beach club - has a public and private section (foot or water taxi)
Da Adolfo & Treville beach clubs - Delicious. Reserve ahead
Il Serenuse Hotel - Grab food or a cocktail at sundown and people watch
Francos Bar - Serenuse’ little brother. Cocktails with a view, get there early. It’s first come first serve.
Beach clubs
POSITANO
Positano, Main Beach - La Scogliera Beach Club: A high-end, celebrity, and Instagram favorite located at the southern tip of the main beach. Book online.
Positano, Fornillo Beach - Da Ferdinando Beach Club: The rustic locals’ spot. Take their free boat from the port. Book online or walk in.
Positano, Arienzo - Arienzo Beach Club: A remote and popular beach club offering a free water taxi. Book online. Also has a public section accessible by foot or water taxi.
Positano, Laurito Beach - Da Adolfo Beach Club: Popular with the Instagram crowd. Book ahead (free water taxi shuttle).
PRAIANO
Praiano, Under the Town - OneFire Beach Club: Young, loud, and an Instagram favorite. Book a 10-minute water taxi from Positano. Book online.
Praiano, Marina di Praia - Il Pirate: A laid-back beach club and bar with a great coastal view and a few restaurants. Also has a public beach section. Access by water taxi.
ISLAND OF CAPRI
La Fontelina Beach Club: A celebrity and Instagram favorite with epic views of the famous Faraglioni rocks. Book online.
Spiaggia Piccola: This small marina features a rustic beach with food shacks, buses, and water taxis.
ISLAND OF ISCHIA
Negombo & Poseidon Thermal Spa & Beach Clubs: Spend the day in the many natural fountains and thermal pools, or swim in their cove. Book online (taxi from the main port of Ischia).
Bars
La Giara Rooftop - Best kept secret tucked away from tourist bustle along a stepped path.
Francos bar - Popular partner to The Sirenuse, get there early
Ville TreVille - Sunset bar (reserve ahead) former home of acclaimed director Franco Zeffirelli.
Hotel Savoy Bar - Central location makes it perfect pre dining.
HISTORIC BARS
Hotel Palazzo Murat - Storied hotel in central Positano with wonderful outdoor bar and gardens.
BRUNCH
Casa e Bottega
Li Galli
Food
Next2 - Dinner. High end romantic fare with cosmopolitan vibe.
Saraceno d'Oro - Great classic local dishes and oven pizza.
Bruno - Dinner. Established local classics with great view.
Casa e Bottega - Great brunch option. Vegan forward.
Taggliata - Above the town in Monterpertuso. Lunch & dinner. Old style meat based farm to table restaurant. Call for free shuttle.
Da Vincenzo - Delicious italian restaurant, coveted tables outside for sea views.
Da Ferdinando Fornilo - No frills historic beach shack with great sea food (free water taxi).
The Brasserie - By the port has good gelato and fresh oven pizzas.
CLOSE VIA WATER TAXI / LIMO
Armandino at Marina di Praia - Lunch. Laid back home cooking.
Zass at Il San Pietro ($$$) - Dinner. Michelin star (taxi).
Maestro at Villa TreVille ($$$)- Exquisite food with a view (free water taxi).
Adventure
Groceries
Local shop for fresh food and supplies is on the Amalfi drive called the Palatone MiniMarket. They have a sister, produce-only store, up the street. Also deliver.
Fruit and vegetable produce and supplier to top restaurants is Euro Fruttta 2000
Butcher is at Piazza Mulini by the town center bus stop.
Fishmonger is next to the tourist office, near the beach.
Grocery delivery and supplies can be ordered the day before from DeLucia using Whatsapp +39333204 7601. Remind them to bring the contactless payment device so you can pay on delivery. Deliveries are usually in the am the next day.
Shopping
Pepito - Linen clothes shop for men and women in center of town.
Theodora - For sundresses and separates.
Brunella - For dresses and linen menswear.
Rallo Antonio - For authentic hand made sandals.
Valenti limoncello - Michelin suppliers of premium Limoncello, oil and balsamic. Also offer classes here
Day trips
CAPRI: Famous island with stunning villas, shopping and dramatic views. Try to go early in the week or overnight to beat the day trippers. Grab a boat to lunch at the rustic but glamorous La Fontinela then hike the steps through forest to the gorgeous villas of Capri. Ferries from Positano port.
NAPLES: One of Italy’s largest and least expensive cities with old town charm with metropolitan buzz. Amazing food home of pizza and wonderful boutiques.
Cemetery delle Fontanelle - famous skull cemetery
Royal Palace of Casserta - one of largest palazzos in Italy and backdrop for many drams.
National Archaeological Museum of Naples - fantastic museum
Historic Center (UNESCO) - Large pedestrian quarter with ancient churches, plazas, alleys, boutiques and night time fresco drinking.
BAY OF NAPLES: Archeological city of Pompeii Mount Vesuvius volcano offers great hiking and the preserved town of Pompeii.
SORRENTO: Old port town with great shops and cafes. Check out the Parco dei Principi hotel designed by Gio Ponti, people watch at Fauno cafe and grab a filling meal in the garden of La Favorita. Ferries from Positano port.
ISCHIA & PROCIDA: Off the beaten track islands with authentic feel, natural volcanic thermal spas, old town, great dining and easy day trips from Napoli and Positano. Negombo and Poseidon thermal spas and the Aragonese Castle are spectacular highlights.
AMALFI & RAVELLO: Historic nautical town and hill top village popular with creatives, artists and writers. Birthplace of maritime laws and one of Italys oldest trading posts.