Positano flourished in the 12th and 13th centuries, but was abandoned for fear of pirates, and was reborn in the 18th century. The town sits on the site of a Roman villa complex that was buried when Mt Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD.
There is no real town center in Positano, but lots of activity at the marina with beach clubs crowded with Italians on holiday. The main street winds up the steep hillside, which is lined with shops. Restaurant il Tridente has great views of Positano, but is overpriced (as is everything in Positano).
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| Positano from il Tridente |
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| Positano from the ferry |
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| Positano marina |
The Church of Santa Maria Assunta has iconic majolica tile roof. Above the altar is the Black Madonna, a Byzantine painting from the 12th century.
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| Altar and Black Madonna |
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| Santa Maria Assunta |
We took the ferry to Positano but Traveled back to Sorrento from Positano via Sita bus was is cheap and easy, but must buy tickets at Tobbachi store near bus stop.
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