Fornillo, Positano
10-min walk from the main beach — quieter, same view, half the crowds.
EuropeRomance, honeymoon, food
Amalfi Coast
The world's most photographed coastline, priced accordingly
Positano's cliff-hugging pastel houses and Ravello's cloud-level gardens are worth the price of admission — once. Come off-peak (May or September), stay in Praiano or Minori for half the price, and eat where fishermen eat.
Best months
May, June, September (skip July–August)
Water temperature
22–26°C in season
Realistic daily budget
$220–400/day in high season — $130–200 in May or late September
Country
Italy
Why go
- One of the most scenic drives in Europe (SS163)
- Boat day-trips to Capri and the Blue Grotto
- Ravello classical music festival in summer
- Some of Italy's best seafood + limoncello country
The beaches worth your day
Laurito Beach
Reached by shuttle boat from Positano. Restaurant on the sand.
Furore Fjord
Tiny cove under the bridge — dramatic, small, unusual.
How to book smart
Fly Naples (NAP) not Rome, take Kiwitaxi or a private transfer straight to your town — the SITA bus is spectacular but 3+ hours with a suitcase.
The honest downside
July–August traffic on SS163 is legendary. Stay put and boat-hop instead of driving between towns.
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