Things to do in Positano
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Da Vincenzo
If you don't usually eat dessert this is the place to push out the boat and go for it. There are all the usual suspects - babà (mushroom-shaped sponge cake soaked in sugar and rum), tiramisu and crème brûlée - plus originals such as strawberry and pistachio mousse. For the rest, seafood features heavily, service is friendly and the atmosphere is elegant. Dinner reservations are preferred.
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Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta
The lofty, ceramic-tiled dome of the Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta is the town’s most famous, and pretty much only, major sight. Inside the church, classical lines are broken by pillars topped with gilded Ionic capitals, while winged cherubs peek from above every arch. Above the main altar is a 13th-century Byzantine Black Madonna and Child.
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Lo Guarracino
On the scenic path connecting Positano’s two beaches, this a memorable place to eat even if you’re more likely to remember the views than the straightforward food. The menu is seafood-heavy, with dishes like tagliatelle verdi ai frutti di mare (green pasta with seafood). Pizzas and steaks add variety. It’s popular, so try to book ahead.
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Ristorante Bruno
Don’t let the underwhelming decor fool you – this unassuming restaurant serves superb seafood. Bag a table across the street and enjoy the view of Positano while swooning over house specialities like the antipasto of marinated fish with vegetables, orange and Parmesan; for a main course try the grilled fish with a wedge of local lemon.
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Spiaggia Grande
It's a short hop to the nearby beach, Spiaggia Grande. Although it's no-one's dream beach, with greyish sand covered by legions of brightly coloured umbrellas, the water's clean and the setting is memorable. Hiring a chair and umbrella in the fenced-off areas costs around €17 per person per day but the crowded public areas are free.
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Da Costantino
It might not seem so, but it’s worth the slog up to this bustling trattoria about 300m north of Hostel Brikette. One of the few authentic places in town, it serves honest, down-to-earth Italian grub, including excellent pizzas and delicious scialatielli (ribboned pasta) served with aubergines, tomato and mozzarella.
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Il Saraceno d’Oro
A busy, bustling place, the Saracen’s blend of cheery service, uncomplicated food and reasonable prices continues to please the punters. The pizzas are good, the pasta’s tasty and the desserts are sticky and sweet. The complimentary end-of-meal glass of limoncello makes for a pleasing epilogue.
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Ristorante Max
Peruse the artwork while choosing your dish at this perennial favourite of ‘ladies who lunch’. Options include set menus and daily specials like ravioli with clams and asparagus, and zucchini flowers stuffed with ricotta and salmon. Cooking courses are offered in the summer months.
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L’Uomo e il Mare
L’Uomo e il Mare operates from a kiosk near the ferry terminal and offers a range of tours, including Capri and Amalfi day trips (€80, including lunch) and a romantic sunset cruise, complete with champagne, to the Li Galli islands (€24).
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ConWinum Wine Bar
Part wine bar, part art gallery, ConWinum is a snazzy, softly lit place with tangerine walls and swinging lounge music. Designer-clad Italians drop in for live jazz on Friday and Saturday nights (summer only) and a daily wine tasting.
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Blue Star
Operating out of a kiosk on Spiaggia Grande, Blue Star hires out small motorboats for around €55 per hour and also organises excursions to Capri and the Grotta dello Smeraldo.
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Music on the Rocks
Carved into the tower at the eastern end of Spiaggia Grande, this uberchic nightclub attracts a good-looking crowd and some of the region’s best DJs. Sounds are mainstream house and disco.
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Lucibello
Boating isn't cheap. Operating out of a kiosk on Spiaggia Grande, Lucibello hires out small motorboats. It also organises boat excursions to Capri and the Grotta dello Smeraldo.
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Centro Sub Costiera Amalfitana
On Spiaggia del Fornillo the Centro Sub Costiera Amalfitana runs dives and lessons for adults and children.
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