I could do a whole blog on how much I love Positano. This seaside town on the Amalfi Coast is one of my favorite places to visit. We try to come here every year for at least a few days. This year I spent a lot of time on the water which is one of the best ways to see the region. Yesterday, I went on a lovely boat ride and stopped at several places along the coast for a swim in the Tyrrhenian Sea, which is refreshing (“fresca” as they say here). Afterwards, with a Bellini in hand, we admired the great views of the coast from the sea and slowly made our way back to Positano. I will miss this view (until next year).
Positano
Positano is one of my favorite places. I was able to enjoy a few days of holiday in this tiny town on the Amalfi Coast in Italy. With Moorish-style architecture that rises up steep slopes (get ready to climb some stairs!), Positano has many stylish boutiques, a charming shoreline and pebble beach, and excellent restaurants. The majolica-tiled dome of the Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta can be seen from all over town. A local legend explains where the name "Positano" originated. In ancient times, when a Turkish boat became beached off the shores of what is now the town, the captain heard a painting of the Virgin Mary that was on the ship whisper, "Posa, posa" ("Set me down, set me down"). When the captain threw the image into the sea, miraculously, the ship floated upright. The locals built the church at the place where the painting washed ashore, interpreting the event as a sign that the Virgin had chosen their town as a resting place. Which would not be surprising. Because it's truly a wonderful place to rest.