Walking through the alleys of Positano

The narrow streets of Positano on the cliffs of the western Amalfi Coast offer little room for vehicles, let alone parking spaces; your best bet is to park above the town centre near the panoramic road and wander down to the beach via the many stairways, passages and winding alleys through Positano’s cubist sea of houses covering the steep mountainsides. Every so often I pass inviting restaurants and bars, charming hotels, old palazzos and shady spots to rest, which I’ll certainly be longing for during the climb back up in the heat of a summer’s day. Positano is no unknown secret; former Chancellor Schröder and other celebrities, the international jet set, artists and early travellers on their Grand Tour have all contributed to the reputation of this impressive place.