An absolute must when in the Amalfi Coast. The hardest part was getting to the start - which…read morehonestly wasn't terrible. We started in Bomerano and hiked to Nocelle, then from Nocelle, walked back to Positano where we're staying. To get from Positano to Bomerano, we took a 30 min ferry to Amalfi, and then a 45 min bus up to Bomerano. Walked about 10-15 minutes to the start of the trail. Hike is about 3.5 miles. Because Bomerano is already at pretty high elevation, the hike is mostly downhill and really not too strenuous. There is a point where you reach a sign and the trail splits right/left. When you reach this point, the left side follows the designated Path of the Gods while the right side is the "alternate" Path of Gods - at a higher elevation. We took the right path and it was really beautiful. The paths eventually meet about 1-1.5 miles later, but honestly either direction you take, I don't think you can go wrong. There are like 1700 stairs down from Nocelle to Positano (which was kind of tough after hiking 3.5 miles), but we made it back safely and loved the whole journey! Highly highly recommend!

We booked our Path of the Gods excursion via Get Your Guide, and the trip was run by See Over…read morePompeii. The organizers were prompt with their communication and kept us to date via WhatsApp. We were staying in Sorrento and were picked up at the Piazza Tasso, near to where we were staying. There were multiple groups meeting at the location, but the organizers quickly called everyone together, separated, then Shepard'd us onto the correct bus. The trip to the town next to the Path of the Goods trail took us about 90mins, at which point we were given 20mins to stretch our feet, grab coffee before the start of the trek. We were split into groups, with my lot falling under the instructor, Johnny (Giovanni Gargiulo) who was amazing throughout our hike. Their version of the hike formed a loop which took trekkers through all the major points, while letting them experience the full hike if you wanted to go the extra lengths (down the final 1000 or so stairs to Positano). We were given hiking poles to help with general stability, at which point we briefly met the Shepard who we'd eat with later. We saw his goats get released and met a few of them along the trail. There are amazing views throughout the walk, from old abandoned houses and farming landscapes to the stunning Amalfi coastlines below. On our way back to the town, we stopped by the Shepards hut and ate lunch with him and his dogs. The food was all freshly prepared and locally sourced, including the great goat's cheese! He performed a song for us, we drank, saluted each other and continued the hike back to the town. The final steps and slopes to return to the town were the hardest. On return to the town, we were all given 20-30mins to relax, regenerate and ready up for our trip back to Sorrento. All in all, it was well worth the money and was a great chance to look back into the lives of the farmers of these coastlines. Highly recommended.

Marco Marotta is a fabulous guide and we thoroughly enjoyed his expertise whilst hiking The Path of…read morethe Gods from Bomarano to Nocelle last week. Marco is a wealth of information and his English is superb. You won't be disappointed with any time you spend with him.

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I've kayaked all over the world and this might have been my top favorite kayaking adventure ever…read more Kayaking along the Amalfi coastline was a workout. I mean seriously. A workout. I lift weights 3x a week and I was still sore from my fingertips and arms, shoulders, and back. My whole upper body got quite a workout in those 3 hrs. -The water was very choppy from just the fact that it's the sea, but all the boats make it even more so. This was not a kayaking adventure for the weak and I'd never recommend for a non swimmer. The waves could overturn your kayak and although you're wearing a life jacket, if you can't swim, that situation wouldn't be fun. A 3 hr adventure cost €69 per person. You meet near the Amalfi Port. We had a car and chose to drive there and park. Amalfi fills up very fast. We arrived at 8:30am and there were plenty of spaces at BERMA parking, but by 8:45, every space was taken. We arrived early and grabbed croissants and cappuccinos before our 10am time slot. Amalfi is nice to enjoy in the early hrs before the town explodes with people. Nice guides. Good equipment. Stunning views. And the Italian men were nice to look at.

So this tour was very Adventurous and it was so much fun. To get to the tour, You can either take…read morethe steps down from the top of Amalfi or you can take free ferry. I recommend the ferry, unless you want the great exercise from walking the 400 steps down. One of the guy's name was Antonio and he was really nice and really funny. The other guys name was tiny tony. My wife and my daughter were on it and they were in the back of the group so tiny tony pulled them in and according to my wife, "he saved her". Antonio and Tiny Tony explained all about the villages and it was really interested. Also, there was no way I would have made it if he didn't teach us how to do it. Then we started going in the the gulf and he explained to us which side to go on. Also some people were falling behind so Little Tony helped them and Antonio helped us. We had a great time kayaking and then we reached a beach and they let us take a break. During the break they gave us a towel, crackers and bananas. We also got to jump off a 12ft rock. Also they made some funny jokes. It was very hard work so make sure your not tired for the tour! It was so much fun and I totally recommend you doing it. The staff was phenomenal and it was very organized. If your looking for some good views and a great tour this is a good thing to do.

Pure romance!! Positano is amazing during golden hour. Romantic and stunning. But lots of walking…read moreup steps.

For my 800th review I'm reviewing the most beautiful location on the Amalfi Coast, Spiaggia…read moreGrande. This beautiful beach is located in the cliffside village of Positano in southern Italy. The best way to visit here is to take a ferry from nearby cities such as Naples, Sorrento, Amalfi, etc. Otherwise you'll spend close to 1.5 hours driving through some winding and hairpin turns from the nearest airport in Naples. The beach is located about 250 ft. below the closest road that allows cars, so expect to do a lot of hiking as you navigate your way through the tiny pedestrian only streets visiting shops, restaurants, and cafes. Parking is impossible here! Most of the beach here is private, so expect to spend 25 euros to rent a tiny sunbed packed in tightly next to some stranger. The small portion of the beach that is public is filled tightly with tourists marking their spot with a beach towel. The beach itself has tiny pebbles, so be sure to wear water shoes. During the day this place is packed with day trippers visiting. HOWEVER, from the early evening till mid morning you will have the place to yourself and enjoy this natural beauty. I highly recommend renting a boat on the pier and taking it out for a few hours to enjoy the blue waters and gorgeous views. That's the best way to experience this place! Overall I was really impressed the with the beauty of Positano. Such a fun place to visit with gorgeous views, great weather and beautiful crystal clear blue waters. Expect to pay high prices for restaurants and hotels here and dealing with crowds during the day. I definitely can see why the Amalfi Coast is one of the most beautiful places to visit on the planet!

Where do I even start? This experience has sealed my love for Positano. Chef Peter was the most…read moregracious chef, person, business owner that I have met here. Although British, he has lived in Italy for most of his life, including in this gorgeous villa. Recommended to him by my Airbnb host who is a local. This experience will go down in the books for me! His beautiful villa was located off of one of the staircases. There were about 10 or 12 other people. By the end of the night, we were such great friends, that's how Peter brought us all together. He had in-depth explanations, the food sourcing from Italy, where the local ingredients were caught/grown, how to ensure that it is organic, etc. He has an extensive wine cellar in the basement that we did wine tasting in. Super aromatic red wines that he has. We cooked fish, made appetizers, chopped tons of vegetables for risotto, made Oso Buco. He showed us how to cook, gave us instructions for our benefit at home. We sat outside on the bench type seating with beautiful views of the coast. I would love for Chef Peter to come to San Diego as he said he may. This is my type of dream job to pursue if I ever retire. Thank you, Peter, you were lovely and wonderful!

Peter is an awesome chef and host…read more Excellent wine, food and experience! The views of Positano are amazing.

The beach is a lovely black sand one (volcanic) with these lovely tones of grey to the stones and…read morethe sand. We walked across the sandy part, which was mostly really fine sand, that retained heat very well. I had to put my sandals back on at one point because it was so hot. Then there's a little area of all stones, which amazed me that people set up their towels on. I would hate to lay on that and it was hard to walk on it without shoes. As you approach the water, it slopes down a lot and turns into a slightly coarser sand than the previous sand. Super interesting and something I haven't really seen before. The free area is much larger than I thought it would be and is surrounded by beach clubs with plentiful chairs. The water was so nice and gentle. I can see why it was full, even though it was fairly cold. There are showers and stuff but they are in the middle of the sand, which I thought was weird. You'd think they'd be closer to the sidewalk. Didn't really matter though. The texture of this sand was easy to remove from your skin, even wet.

THE BEACH! Who doesn't like a beach?…read moreThe sand here isn't really sand, it's more like small pebbles, but that doesn't stop avid beach goers from enjoying a picnic, tan, or jog along this short stretch of the azure waterfront in Positano. Frankly all the beaches on the Amalfi coast are limited in size, this being one of the larger swaths where access is free. Beach goers should plan to arrive early to snag a spot in the warm summer months. Other local destinations include grottos or man-made piers, the former which are more secluded and require dedicated transport, though popular enough to get crowded due to their smaller sizes; the latter are often private and reserved for guests of hotel properties, though a handful are public too. On an afternoon in April, around 70s F outside, I'd consider the beach to be moderately busy, not crowded, especially since rain was in the afternoon forecast, and not really warm enough for many swimmers. There's a large section where lounger chairs with sun umbrellas are laid out, which is managed by a private beach club, and chairs need to be rented, which you can do so in advance online. Prices look to be €30-50 per person per day depending on the club. Not cheap! I was content to take a few steps across the edge of the beach since water-related activities weren't in my itinerary for the day. The picturesque, dramatic views of the water and impending storm clouds were enjoyable! That is ...until I got caught in the downpour of that oncoming rain cloud...no fun to be soaking wet, though at least it wasn't hot! PSA: Recommended to bring some type of water shoes or sturdier footwear since the gravelly beaches aren't ones on which to go barefoot.

Gabriella customized my tour which was great. I'm not the type of girl who wants to do what…read moreeveryone else does. We walked all of Positano and she pointed out historical aspects along the way as well as saying hello to people she knew; which was good because the next day when I went back into town I was greeted as if I was a long lost friend. Having been to Positano before I was definitely looking for new places I haven't seen and she showed me places that I not only missed but walked right passed. Her tour of Positano was thorough. Our tour took us UP THE MOUNTAIN and I loved it. The views were sweeping and all along the way she continued to point out key places and points of reference which not only made me realize how far we had walked but put the town into perspective. Positano is rich in history and my recommendation is to book a walking tour with Gabriella because you will not only learn a lot you will "see" a lot as well. If I could give her 6 stars I would...this was an outstanding experience and tour.