The Best Villas in Positano, Italy
The Spiaggia Grande, Positano's main beach, offers golden sands and lively beach clubs for day-to-night itineraries, whilst the secluded Fornillo Beach is a more tranquil escape for sunbathing sessions soundtracked by lapping waves of a quick dip into crystalline waters to cool off. With its striking majolica-tiled dome, the Church of Santa Maria Assunta stands as a symbol of the town's rich history, housing a revered Byzantine icon of the Madonna. Whether you're exploring hidden coves by boat, hiking the breathtaking and aptly named Path of the Gods, savoring ultra-fresh seafood, admiring a striking sunset from a cliffside terrace, or wandering through alleyways perfumed by citrus trees, Positano is pure Mediterranean enchantment. The best hotels in Positano are tempting, but these are some of the best villas in Positano for a more secluded stay with loved ones.
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