Amalfi Coast: Positano, Ravello & Capri

A five-day summer road trip along the Amalfi Coast taking in Positano's pastel-stacked lanes, Ravello's clifftop gardens, and a full boat day around Capri's iconic faraglioni. Base yourself in Positano and let the coast unfold at its own unhurried pace.

Miha Rek

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37 stops · 144 mi · 7h 39m on the road

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Arrival in Positano

7 stops

Settle into Positano, explore the winding lanes, and grab an aperitivo on a terrace overlooking the bay.

Naples International Airport

Naples

Arrived by plane, then caught the bus from Naples Airport directly to Positano.

36 mi · 42m

Bus Stop

Positano

The bus drops you on the main road — from there it's a steep 800-metre descent down the stairs into the village, so pack light.

0.7 mi · 14m

Bar

Positano

A well-earned Aperol Spritz on the terrace here, with a sweeping view over the bay. Perfect first impression of Positano.

0.2 mi · 5m

L'Uomo e Il Mare

Positano

An afternoon stroll along the Amalfi Coast path, passing a clifftop fortification with sea views in every direction.

0.2 mi · 4m

Ristorante La Pergola

Positano

Dinner with a front-row view of the beach. The seafood is fresh and the setting hard to beat.

0.1 mi · 3m

Music on the Rocks

Positano

Ended the night at this legendary club carved into a sea cave beneath the cliffs — the setting alone is worth the entry.

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0.2 mi · 4m

Night 1 of 4

Albergo Residence - Villa Flavio Gioia

Home base for the whole trip. The apartment was spotless and the location unbeatable — right on Positano's main square.

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A slow day in Positano

6 stops

A slower day on the beach and around the village.

Caffe' Positano Di Caldiero Beniamino

Positano

Started the morning with breakfast and a proper espresso — a great local café stop before hitting the beach.

0.3 mi · 7m

Rada Positano

Positano

A relaxed seaside lunch at Rada Positano, right by the water.

260 ft · 1m

Beach

Positano

Spent a lazy afternoon on the Grande Beach — sunbathing and watching the colourful fishing boats come and go.

0.2 mi · 5m

Picture Spot

Positano

The famous ceramic-tiled mural spot on Via Leucosia — one of Positano's most photographed corners.

0.1 mi · 3m

Bruno

Positano

Dinner at Bruno to close out a well-deserved rest day in Positano.

0.3 mi · 1m

Night 2 of 4

Albergo Residence - Villa Flavio Gioia

3

Ravello, Furore & a vintage Beetle

12 stops

Morning drive up to Ravello for Villa Cimbrone's Terrace of Infinity, then stop at the hidden cove of Furore on the way back.

Positano Vintage

Positano

Rented a vintage VW Beetle for the day (€300) — the perfect way to tackle the coastal switchbacks in style.

8.9 mi · 16m

Atrani Tunnel Viewpoint

Atrani

Drove through Atrani and stopped at the famous tunnel viewpoint, which frames the whitewashed village in a single perfect shot.

3.7 mi · 7m

Ravello Parking

Ravello

Left the car in the underground garage here before exploring Ravello on foot.

0.2 mi · 5m

Villa Rufolo

Ravello

Villa Rufolo's terraced gardens and medieval tower are worth every step of the climb up from the piazza.

0.4 mi · 9m

Hotel Villa Cimbrone

Ravello

Walked through the grounds of Hotel Villa Cimbrone, one of Ravello's grandest historic estates.

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0.4 mi · 9m

Terrazza dell'Infinito

Ravello

The Terrace of Infinity lives up to its name — a row of classical busts overlooking an unbroken panorama of the Amalfi coastline. One of the great views in Italy.

1.6 mi · 6m

Amalfi

Amalfi

Quick stop in Amalfi town on the drive back — worth a wander around the cathedral square.

4 mi · 7m

Fiordo di Furore

Furore

A dramatic hidden cove wedged between sheer cliffs — one of the coast's best-kept secrets and a great last stop before returning the car.

4.5 mi · 8m

Picture Spot

Positano

A well-known photo stop with a colourful roadside fruit stand — classic Amalfi Coast.

3.1 mi · 6m

Solé Positano

Positano

Unwound with a drink at this chic bar just below the apartment — a perfect end to a long day on the road.

230 ft · 1m

Chez Black

Positano

Dinner at Chez Black, a Positano institution. Another round of excellent seafood right on the beach.

160 ft · 1m

Night 3 of 4

Albergo Residence - Villa Flavio Gioia

4

Boat day to Capri

10 stops

Early boat from Positano to Capri, cruise past the faraglioni sea stacks, snorkel in turquoise water, then explore Anacapri.

Plaghia Charter

Positano

Joined a boat day trip to Capri departing from here. The tour costs €150 per person and covers the island's highlights by sea.

0.2 mi · 1m

Boat View

Positano

The view leaving Positano by boat — the village stacked up the hillside, slowly shrinking as you head out into the Gulf of Salerno.

13 mi · 1h 10m

Sea Cave

Capri

First swim stop near a sea cave — crystal-clear water and a chance to cool off before reaching Capri.

1 mi · 5m

Faraglione di Fuori

Capri

The most iconic sight on the Capri coastline: a towering sea stack with a natural tunnel you can pass through by boat.

1.7 mi · 9m

Sea Cave Stop

Anacapri

Another swim stop beside a sea cave — the water here is impossibly clear and calm.

3.5 mi · 19m

Blue Grotto

Anacapri

The famous Blue Grotto — small rowboats ferry you inside the sea cave, where refracted light turns the water an electric cobalt blue.

2 mi · 11m

Capri Port

Capri

Moored at Capri Port for a few hours ashore to explore the island on foot.

CHAIRLIFT

Seggiovia Monte Solaro

1.4 mi · 915 ft↕ · ~12m

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3 mi · 6m

Capri Seggiovia

Anacapri

Finish — Chairlift ride round trip

15 mi · 1h 21m

Night 4 of 4

Albergo Residence - Villa Flavio Gioia

5

Last espresso, then home

2 stops

Final espresso on a tiled terrace, one last look at the bay before heading home.

Angelo

Positano

A final stop at Angelo for coffee and a lemon gelato — the ideal send-off before a private transfer back to Naples Airport.

37 mi · 43m

Naples International Airport

Naples