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Positano

Positano, the Pearl of the Amalfi Coast, nestled in an enchanting valley sloping down to the sea and protected by the Lattari Mountains, offers its guests a wealth of facilities and excursions for an unforgettable vacation. From mountain walks along the Path of the Gods to a romantic boat trip, you will be enveloped in a magical atmosphere and welcomed by friendly hosts who will make you feel completely at home.

Positano is not only one of the most charming spots on the Coast, it also boasts magnificent hotels and excellent travel services (boats, taxis) to the most famous attractions on the Amalfi Coast and the Sorrentine Peninsula.

A visit to the world-famous Emerald Grotto is only 5 miles away and, just after passing by Sophia Loren's villa and the Arco dei Baci Perugina, you arrive in Amalfi, once a maritime republic and seat of the Doges, where you can visit the arsenal of the republic, the paper factory, the cathedral and perhaps even take a stroll down the narrow streets, whose air is perfumed by the famous lemons of Amalfi.

Directly in front of Positano, separated from it by only a short expanse of sea, lie the extraordinarily beautiful Galli Islands, whose history, mythology and magic date back millennia.
Owned by Rudolf Nureyev until the late 1980s, they were purchased by a Sorrento hotel owner and are therefore still private property and cannot be visited, but a swim in the crystal-clear waters in the lee of the islands is an unforgettable experience. From the islands, looking towards the west, you see the famous Faraglioni [stacks] of Capri, which is only 12 miles from Positano and easily reached by high-speed boats in 30 minutes or, for those who prefer to spend the day on the island, it is possible to charter a motorboat in Positano.

And then there is Sorrento, just a short distance away from Positano, a favorite with many Roman emperors. A taxi trip to Pompeii and Herculaneum to visit their famous churches and excavations is a very popular choice.