Praiano is 6 Km down the road from Positano Italy and makes a less expensive base from which to visit Positano. There is a lovely beach on the road towards Positano, but like everything on this coast, you must be willing to descend (and ascend!) acres of steps. If you take the road towards Amalfi from Praiano, you will come across Marina di Praia, a charming fishing village, 400 years old and tucked away on the craggy coast.

There are three islands off the coast of Positano Italy , Gallo Lungo, La Rotonda and La Castelluccia. Together they are called Li Galli islands. They are described by Homer in The Odyssey and were believed to be the home of the Sirens (sirenuse), who sang and lead sailors to their death on the rocks. There are many boat excursions which will take you around the bay and islands.

Nocelle is another small fishing town, west of Positano Italy. It can be reached by walking from the end of Positano’s via Mons S Clinque. There a few restaurants where you can eat and enjoy the panorama from the terrace.

Useful Information and links:

Tourist Office Praiano
Via G. Capriglione

Excursion to Li Galli islands