Positano: 6 Reasons NOT To Visit | Positano, Amalfi Coast Italy Travel Guide

I think the point of this video has been lost on some so just to clarify...we loved our time in Positano but I know not everyone will love it. This video is a resource for people researching whether it is the right destination for them.

It’s better to say “things to consider before deciding to go” than “don’t go”. Agree?

Watch the positano diaries with Nicki who lives there with her husband Carlos then you can find out what it really like there.

You're right! I don't want to visit there, I want to LIVE there!! 😍❤

Instagramers have ruined traveling for me. They don’t even take in the place nor know where they’re at. It’s become superficial conceited society.

I have visited Positano Italy twice and absolutely loved it both times!!!

Ok. I was 64 when I visited the Amalfi Coast. I was lucky to have done it last September to October. So, I'm originally from Puerto Rico and I had made plans to visit this part of Italy in early December 2018. I decided I wanted the off season, for obvious reasons, so September 2019 sounded great. When the time came I couldn't find anyone to travel with me. But, I decided to go anyway. My daughter thought I should wait, (glad I didn't). She thought her mom was crazy, (come on, you've known me for a whole lifetime). Ok, so I rented a Fiat 5000 in Napoli, after spending 7 days in Rome. When I got to the Amalfi Coast, I felt like I was in a James Bond movie. My hotel was in Furore, which I totally recommend (Hotel Holiday Fico d'India). I had heard that driving there was sort of like a nightmare. Not for me!! I learned to drive in Puerto Rico and I thought it was hilarious, all the traffic jams, the buses and all the traffic laws, which I learned before going.I just took my time to enjoy the view of the Tyrrhenian Sea. I did go to Positano, and after going around a lot, I found a parking space. Yes, there are lots of stairs, lots of walking, but I was so amazed by the beauty that I didn't feel the pain until I got back to my hotel Loved every minute, challenged myself to go up those stairs and find a beautiful church, a piazza and very tempting ceramics stores. I'm ready to go back!!!!!

My suggestion is: Stay in Sorrento and go to Positano by boat to spend the day.

Just came back from Praiano and Positano spending 10 days. I am a wheelchair user and a very experienced one. I would never recommend going there if you have mobility issues bbut this was absolutely worth it for me. We hired a driver for exploring the Amalfi coast and just pushed the city slopes with frequent stops for drinks and lemon sorbet. Just beautiful and one more tick on the bucket list.

The Amalfi Coast is so much more than just Positano. Ravello is stunningly beautiful, remarkably peaceful and one of my favorite places in all of Italy. The walk from Ravello to Atrani offers amazing views that change about 3 minutes (many many steps so if bad knees be aware). Amalfi town is less glitzy than Positano so I chose to stay there for my three nights. In terms of the stressful driving the solution is don't drive. The instant cure for stress is the water so take the train from Rome to Salerno (via Naples) and then take a boat to Amali-Positano. The view of the AC from the water is spectacular. Of course the other key to reduced stress travel is to pack light. For me, the Amalfi Coast is a can't miss destination. Give it the time it deserves. Much like Capri, it deserves more than a day trip and it a perfect place to relax and recharge after the total adrenalined filled cities of Naples and Rome. My number one tip for visiting Italy than rarely gets mentioned is to WAKE UP EARLY !!! You have the rest of your life to sleep in late but to practically have Italy to yourself... wake up early and be on the streets at sunrise. Whether it's Rome or a small village, having a couple of hours where the only people on the streets are locals cleaning streets or making deliveries or opening bakeries is a total different experience. In addition, the changing light and lack of people will set your photos apart from the average touristy shots.

Hi guys I' m an italian and I really appreciate this video. I think that the majority of tourists sometimes when you visit Italy you make some mistakes. First of all every touristic place could me incredible but if there are millions of people there , the same place will not have the same atmosphere, u will find high prices, bad service, people rude. I will suggest to avoid the most famous place and try instead other destinations. When you are doing a reserch try to write what you really like to do instead of best spot in italy. So for example if you like mountains they are everywhere and they can be' better than Austria or Switzerland ( Dolomiti are the best but Also Valtellina Valle d'Aosta or some national Park like Parco Nazionale del Grand Paradiso or parco nazionale d'Abruzzo. If you like big Lakes there is not only Lago di Garda or Lago di Como but also Lago Maggiore, lago d'Iseo e Lago d'Orta and you could find and very quite rest. Nightlife go in the summer in Emilia Romagna. The best beaches are in Sardinia and Puglia They are big regions take your time and explore them. Also Calabria Sicily have nice beaches and they are cheaper. If you want test wines you can go to Toscana but also Pidmont region in Monferrato and Langhe is probally the best. If you like Toscany explore Umbria and Marche or Abruzzo. LAST If you like to visit a historical and art city you can find amazing towns everywhere instead to visit only in Venezia Firenze Roma

Guys, I respect you so much for the time and work you poured into this - the quality of images and editing is amazing, and I'm sure you put this together with the best intentions. However, I'm very sad to say that the final result is in my opinion unfortunately just quite disappointing. I'm a born and raised in Italy tour leader who has spent the last 5 years leading tours across Italy on behalf of National Geographic, and today I plan personalized itineraries around the Bel Paese for mainly US travelers. I would never ever recommend renting a car in the Amalfi Coast. It's not just dangerous, but it's also practically impossible to find a parking spot and if you do, as rightly pointed out in your video, it will cost you a fortune. This is simply not a reason not to visit Positano, but just a bad move on your end - maybe you underestimated the challenge of renting a car? There are plenty of affordable ways to travel around the Amalfi Coast - by ferry for example, or by bus! Ferries work quite well and at a very affordable price. More importantly, you would get to see the Amalfi Coast from the sea, which is the only way in my opinion to truly grasp the beauty of this impossibly beautiful place. As for prices in Positano, you need to consider you went to the most overcrowded, popular place in the whole Amalfi Coast area. This area stretches for over 20 miles and it's ALL beautiful - in my opinion, your main mistake here is to focus on Positano, while the most gorgeous, enjoyable gems can be found all over the big coastline: Praiano, Ravello, Minori, Maiori, Cetara, Vietri a Mare... not to mention that just around the corner you can visit the stunning Sorrento peninsula! Positano IS expensive, just like it is every very exclusive place (think of Capri, Portofino and so on). Even though the town is expensive, you had a meal in probably one of the most touristy spots in the town. There are a few amazing delis and small sandwich shops around town that would work perfectly well for a very affordable and enjoyable meal. The last point, where you stated that the place is not unique, almost killed me. You mentioned Tellaro, which is a tiny tiny little town in Liguria right next the Cinque Terre. It's like comparing Siena to Rome - completely different experiences. Your videos show how locals were able to build an incredibly charming town in Positano in such challenging conditions over the centuries. The town literally looks like a nativity scene. I took my groups to the Cinque Terre dozens of times and there is absolutely no comparison with the Amalfi Coast. The stunning Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone in Ravello, the gorgeous lemon farms, the ceramic signs everywhere, the Saracen defensive towers (one of them turned into an amazing art studio!), the grottos and beaches, the Duomo in Amalfi, the walk of the gods, monasteries and convents turned into stunning hotels, the food... I am under the impression that you really didn't do your research before visiting this area. Once again, I'm so convinced you had the best intentions, but I couldn't help it to not say something...I don't think there is another place in the world like this, a place where nature combines with history, architecture, wine (yes, they make excellent wine in the Amalfi Coast) and food (ever tried a fior di latte - mozzarella sort of- from Agerola?).. to see a video likes this just hurts! Wish you the best for your future videos and I apologize if I sounded rude, I truly wasn't trying to be.

Positano is my favorite village on Italy's Amalfi coast....it was tough to leave there on my last trip. 😁🇮🇹

I spend every summer there since i was child cause i m italian and honestly i always appreciate the beauty of this place..some people just don t know how to organize a good holiday in terms of money.. so for me it Will be always one of the best place in italy :)

Sheesh! I'm from California and those prices are a bargain. LOL I've been to Positano, Ravello and other surrounding towns in the area. I love it and worth the trip!

I'm Irish, living in Thailand for many years ... but it is Italy I long to tour. The combination of history, beauty, food, music and culture must be unparalleled.

I can relate to the driving aspect. I caught the local bus and had an absolute blast watching how the driver manouvered through the narrow roads.

We were in Positano 3 years ago and absolutely loved it!!! We traveled the Amalfi Coast on the ferry and were able to visit a few of the towns along the coast. We took a day trip to Capri which was another stunning place. Can’t wait to go back.

I am respecting Travel Beans advice even more this week. I am here in Amalfi in the middle of March and it is rocking. Half of the cafes are closed but the squares and streets are full of people. I got here in the 5120 bus and we took 85 minutes to go 23 kilometers because the roads were so tight and so busy. In March. I CAN NOT IMAGINE what it is like in high season. Sometimes we destroy, or really blight, that which we love the most. This is a BEAUTIFUL coast and it would look a lot better with a lot less people like me and you.

When in a Restaurant you're not paying for the food, you're really paying for the view!