On my whirlwind 14-day tour of Italy, I’d scheduled only one night in Positano before scheduled to leave the Amalfi Coast for my family’s inland hometown of Ariano Irpino. Of course, that changed as soon as I arrived. Positano begged me to stay, and so my love affair with Positano began.
My Brief Love Affair with Positano
Positano gave me three good reasons to stay:
- A private balcony on my third-floor room with sweeping views of the Tyrrhenian Sea
- Colorful homes chiseled into the mountainside architecturally reminiscent of Greece
- Scads of charming boutique shops with handmade linen dresses.
How could I possibly say no?
A big fan of the movie, Under The Tuscan Sun, I wanted to experience Positano for myself. On arrival, I immediately requested a second night at the Hotel Villa Gabrisa. Because it wasn’t peak season, they were able to accommodate me. I knew right away one night was not enough for this affair.
Getting to Know Positano
For 48 hours, I explored solo what’s traditionally known as a romantic couples’ destination, savoring picturesque moments to myself without regret. Although I didn’t find the Under The Tuscan Sun’s handsome Marcello calling from a balcony, I fell in love with Positano itself. You see, it’s magical, that way. I’ll let my photos below tell the story.
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Until We Meet Again
What a wonderful love affair I had with Positano! I was happy to extend my visit the extra day at the Hotel Villa Gabrisa but really could have spent three, four, five days here, taking it all in. It was hard to leave Positano behind, but no doubt, I will return. I may even bring a friend next time.
Pro Travel Tip: Stay as long as you possibly can!
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Wow this is so beautoful. I would.love to spend there more than 48h ???
Monika, I can honestly say that the brevity of my time in Positano was a regret! When I planned the trip, I wanted to hit as many places in Italy on my bucket list. I’d scheduled an overnight stopover in Positano, but once I got there, I couldn’t bring myself to leave the next day! I extended my stay to another night, but was still torn about leaving. I think I could have stayed there forever…
Positano looks so dreamy! I’ve seen so many pictures of Positano on Instagram and I really must plan a visit one day. Very picturesque with the cute white houses set in the mountain. Your pictures are fantastic! : )
Positano is definitely a must-see. It was on my bucket list for a long time and I was so happy to go and bring home photos to share. I’m so glad you enjoyed them. It really is so picturesque, as you say!
It’s certainly very beautiful, just as I remember. I enjoyed the photos, although it would have been nice to have had some backstory to a few of them.
I’m glad you enjoyed the photos! New posts are in the works with travel stories. 🙂 Curious, are there photos in particular you wanted to hear more about? Thanks for your input!
I’m glad you got to stay an extra night. I’ve never heard of Positano. It looks lovely though, great pictures!
Me too! (Positano is on the Amalfi Coast of Italy.)
Lovely post with nice pictures….they look really well….
Loved all of your photos! Made me feel like I was there 🙂
Thanks, Anne!
Beautiful location! It definitely seems like a place to go for couples retreats.
Yes, very romantic setting – but I enjoyed it solo, as well!
Wow, it is so beautiful there! Thanks for this post!
Glad you enjoyed it, Elisa!
Lovely pictures. I’ve heard a lot about how beautiful Positano is and your pictures show that too. Iphone 7 plus camera is super amazing, isn’t it?
Thank you, Medha! I love my iPhone 7 Plus…I upgraded before my trip for that reason alone. 😉
I love Positano! And I’m lucky to return to Italy often, so reading this and seeing your photos made my day 😀
I’m glad to hear that! I can’t wait to return to Positano…