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Named by National Geographic as a must-visit lemon town in your lifetime (Positano)

Positano is the most beautiful town on Italy's Amalfi Coast, known as Europe's most beautiful coastline and named by National Geographic as one of the 50 places you must visit in your lifetime. Transportation • External transportation: You can first arrive at Naples International Airport or Rome Fiumicino Airport, and then take a train or bus to Sorrento. Finally, take a bus from Sorrento to Positano. • Internal transportation: The town is mainly accessible by foot, with buses available on some sections. In addition, you can choose to rent a car or take a taxi, but be aware of traffic jams and parking problems. Attractions • Church of Santa Maria Assunta: A famous landmark in Positano, the church features classic outlines, columns with gilded Ionic capitals, winged angels, and a ceramic dome. The main altar features a 13th-century Byzantine-style Black Madonna and Child. • Nocelle: Located on the hillside of the Amalfi Coast at an altitude of 450m, it is very quiet and has magnificent scenery unknown to outsiders. It is the western section of the "Path of the Gods". The hike starts here and is about 6 km long, with ups and downs along the way, offering a panoramic view of Positano. • Path of the Gods: A hiking route around Positano, the whole journey takes about 4 hours. Along this path, you can overlook Positano from the mountain. • Emerald Cave: A natural sea cave near Positano. The sea water in the cave is emerald green. You can take an elevator or walk to the beach first, and then take a boat into the cave. Cuisine • Seafood cuisine: As Positano is a seaside town, seafood cuisine is one of the local specialties, such as lobster pasta, seafood rice, seafood platter, etc. • Pasta: Pasta is also one of the must-try delicacies in Positano. The local pasta has a chewy texture and is very delicious with various sauces and ingredients. • Lemon desserts: Positano is rich in lemons, and local lemon desserts are also very famous, such as lemon ice cream and lemon cake. Accommodation • Luxury hotels: Such as Il San Pietro di Positano, Villa Tre Ville, Le Sirenuse, etc. These hotels have luxurious facilities, beautiful environment and attentive service, but the prices are relatively high. • Featured B&Bs: Positano also has many featured B&Bs. These B&Bs are relatively low in price and have a warm environment, allowing tourists to better experience the local atmosphere. Shopping • Lemon products: Positano's lemon products are very famous, such as lemon essential oil, lemon soap, lemon perfume, etc. You can buy some as souvenirs. • Ceramic products: Local ceramic products are also very distinctive, such as ceramic plates, ceramic cups, etc. These ceramic products are colorful and beautifully patterned, and you can buy some as decorations. • Handicrafts: Positano also has many handicraft shops, such as handmade leather goods shops and handmade jewelry shops. You can buy some handicrafts as gifts or souvenirs.
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Posted: Apr 9, 2025
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