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It is one of most elegant and well-known health-resorts of the Amalfi Coast and has ancient origins, because it was founded (the tradition is confirmed by historical searches) by the fugitives of Paestum, escaped from the Saracens. About the first inhabited centre some news were known already in the tenth century: it was a suburb, where was located a Benedictine Abbey dedicated to St. Vito. It seems probable, however, that the zone had been populated by the Picentini, who, rebelled against Rome and by it defeated, in 290 b.C. were deported to that area, as reported by the ancient historian Strabone. The townspeople of Positano, vassals of Cava Abbey during the Middle Ages, freed themselves and gave up to the navigation, becoming able to compete also with the same Amalfi. Situated in an enchanting position, Positano was a favourite destination for great artists such as Pablo Picasso and Paul Klee, and illustrious personages of culture such as Rossellini, Toscanini, Bernstein, Steinbeck and Pirandello.

Made up of three outlying wards, its greatest attractions are represented by the Ancient Town and the sea-suburb, where are characteristic white houses with the spherical cover and the front-small colonnade. It is advised the visit to the "Civic Tower"; to the churches of Santa Maria Assunta, Santa Margherita and San Giacomo; to Marina Grande; to the picturesque beaches of Fornillo, La Porta, Arienzo and Ciumicello; to the Cave of La Porta. Very attractive are the walks in Montepertuso and Nocella, and interesting are the excursions to the Belvedere, the Sciaccone, the Bridge of the Books and the Matera Grottos.


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  • Rossellinis

    Located in Positano, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    The Restaurant of the Hotel Palazzo Sasso has just been awarded with very high ratings in all major Italian guides. The just reward for endless passion. Pino Lavarra our Executive Chef after having worked at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons in Oxford with Raymo...

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  • La Caravella

    Located in Positano, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    "La Caravella" was first opened in 1959, and is today one of the most important and well-known restaurant in the south of Italy. Situated in the centre of the city, where the history of the Maritime Republic can be felt. It is infact situated next to the ...

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  • LIMOUSINE DRIVERS & MORE

    Located in Positano, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    LIMOUSINE DRIVERS & MORE

    ITALIAN LUXURY PLEASURE. Special tours Toscany, Umbria, Campania, Sicily or where you wish. For 2 to 6 person in Mercedes limousine. For 8 to 10 person in De lux minibus. With smoothdriving professional, english speaking drivers. We would lik...

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  • Restaurant Al Palazzo

    Located in Positano, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Inside a building of XVIII century, there is the Restaurant Al Palazzo, located in the midst of the lush foliage of our botanic garden of rare tropical plants and colourful flowers. It offers the best of Mediterranean cuisine, impeccable service and warm ...

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  • Casa Teresa

    Located in Positano, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Casa Teresa

    Casa Teresa is situated high up on the hillside of the town! The beach Fornillo is 10-minute walk down from the Casa Teresa! The other beach of Positano (Spiaggia Grande) is 20-minute walk down from Bed & Breakfast. The rooms of Casa Teresa are very c...

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  • Eden Roc Suites Hotel

    Located in Positano, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Our Superior accomodations are spacious rooms all located on the first floor. Each has a sea view balcony with a table and chairs. The superior is very comfortably appointed with a sofa, armchair, writing desk, television, minibar and air conditioning. Th...

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  • Ornsay Antique Ship

    Located in Positano, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Ornsay Antique Ship

    The Ornsay is an antique ship constructed by a ducht ship company "De Vrees" in 1939. Completely reconstructed in 2 years and launched in March 2000. The characteristic's of the ship are: construction in stainless steel 20 meters long. 4,75 meter...

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  • Bacio del Sole B&B

    Located in Positano, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Bacio del Sole B&B

    Nocelle is a little village 450metres above sea level overlooking Positano, Li galli Island, Capri, I Faraglioni and Punta Campanella. Today Nocelle is still a quiet and rural village that enchants everybody who visits it. The Bacio del Sole B&Bis surrou...

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  • Caravella Apartments

    Located in Positano, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Caravella Apartments

    "The Caravella Apartments" will suit not only couples but also those with small children. A great spot from which to take an early morning dip, there are few places along the Amalfi Coast where you could find yourself within such close proximity to the wa...

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  • Quattro Passi Ristorante

    Located in Positano, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Born out of their passion for cooking, in the beautiful setting of Marina Cantone of Nerano, lies Rita and Tonino Mellino’s marvellous restaurant. In 1974, having completed his studies at the prestigious Naples’ Hotel Ac...

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  • Hotel Pupetto

    Located in Positano, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    In Positano, directly on the charming beach of Fornillo, which is one of the most reserved and quiet spots of the city, if only few passes distant from the centre, is situated Hotel Pupetto. In its famous restaurant with a vast panoramic terrace, one can ...

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  • Bar Pasticceria "La Zagara"

    Located in Positano, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    In the garden surrounded with lemon and orange trees it is possible to taste our specialities.Besides the wide choice of cakes and sweets ,all strictly home made,it is possible to taste delicious Snacks such as PANINO CAPRESE (Tomatoes,Mozzarella Cheese a...

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  • Barbara Positano

    Located in Positano, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Barbara Positano

    Surrender yourself to the surreal beauty of the Coast. Let us take you on a journey to the secluded land of Gods and Mermaids. Allow your senses and emotions to be reawakened. Discover the pleasure of being guided by those who know every little secret ...

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  • Ristorante Max

    Located in Positano, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Max is a restaurant situated in the center of Positano where you can found inside an art gallery with old painting of eigtheen century and old fornitures to support an excellent food. In the summertime on the terrace you can found an oasis of relax and r...

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  • Casa Cosenza

    Located in Positano, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Casa Cosenza

    Casa Cosenza, with its sunny yellow facade, sitting snug against the cliff side, halfway down to the beach is reached by descending the famous "scalinatella", one of the variety of stairways found in this unique seaside town. The front arched entranceway ...

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  • Villa Rosa Positano

    Located in Positano, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Villa Rosa Positano

    Villa Rosa is situated in a particularly convenient position in the centre of town. At the same time, it commands a unique view of the sea and is well-know for its characteristic mediterranean architecture, preserved from by-gone days and typified by i...

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  • Residence La Rosa dei Venti

    Located in Positano, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Residence La Rosa dei Venti

    The residence Hotel is situated in the oldest part of Positano, (fornillo). It is a terrace look out to the horizon, The balconies are full of beautiful bouganvillea and geraniums. From this tranquil but central area, It is only a ten minute walk to the ...

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  • Hotel Villa Franca

    Located in Positano, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Hotel Villa Franca

    The romantically decorated rooms at the Hotel Villa Franca in Positano (Italy) have all with air-conditioning, own bathroom, telephone, balcony, minibar and television, from a little oasis of warm intimacy. * Restaurant - Dinner (7:30pm - 10:30pm) ...

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  • Amalfi Sails

    Located in Positano, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Amalfi Sails

    For pleasant days of sea and Sun, for romantic evenings under the stars or for fast transference, to the service of the best hotels in the Amalfitana Coast and Capri: Hotel Saint Caterina, Palazzo Sasso, San Pietro of Positano and Le Sirenuse, Grand Hotel...

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