Considered the most romantic road in Positano, via Positanesi d’America was dedicated to all the locals who moved to the USA in search of a new life.
This tiny small road, that we can call a short paved path, goes from the main beach of Positano, the famous Spiaggia Grande, to one of my favourite places, Spiaggia di Fornillo.
Along the walk, suspendend on a cliff, it is possible to admire prickley pears and pine trees but the most spectacular thing is the view on Fornillo’s tower, a medieval watching tower converted into a villa by the swiss Gilbert Clavel at the beginning of the 20th century.
I love taking a walk here during the winter, especially to admire the rough sea clashing on the cliff.
I need to be really careful as the sea is so rough that sometimes I am bathed by the high vawes.
During Spring and Summer, at night time this path becomes really romantic: couples come here to have a pizza under a pine tree or a kiss under the moonlight shadows.
Well… if you think you don’t want to stop, you can just have a walk to reach the beach of Fornillo where you can find restaurants and beach clubs.
Travel Tips: here is a list of my favorite places where you can eat:
Covo dei Saraceni, via regina Giovanna, 5: it’s a famous hotel in Positano with a nice restaurant and a great bar on the street. My favourite food here is pizza, I love eating focaccia with parma ham, cherry tomatoes and parmesan cheese. Ask for Pizza Integrale (whole wheat).
Lo Guarracino, via positanesi d’America, 12: me and my cousin love eating here. It’s a simple place with a beautiful view and delicious food. I love eating everything here, my “favorite” are mussel soup, stuffed squid and fish grilled on lemon leaf.
Fratelli Grassi, Beach Club, via Fornillo, 70: the Grassi’s is one of the first beach clubs you see when you arrive in Fornillo beach. It’s a great spot if you like to lay under the sun and there is a small restaurant where you can eat for lunch (closed for dinner). I always ask for Piatto del giorno (dish of the day) as I love their real positanese home way of cooking. In case you prefer a light lunch, they have good salads.
Da Ferdinando, Beach Club, via Fornillo, 24: a family-run beach club with nice food, good music, fun atmosphere… and great drinks.
For any further info, feel free to send me a mail. As a born-resident guide in Positano, I am happy to give suggestions so you can have the best time of your life and you will bring Positano into your heart forever.