Is is worth going to Positano for 3 days?

Question

I'm heading to Rome and have 3 days to spare. I was considering going south.

I've been debating between Sorrento and Positano. Find myself probably more intrigued by Positano but will it be easy to visit other places from there if I make it my base point?

(I'm interested in possily pompei or capri)

Therefore, I've been considering Sorrento but not sold yet.

Any suggestions for hotels in sorrento or positano ..once I decide on a base point!

Can I get to Positano not through Naples. A bit concerned about travellng in alone and stopping in Naples. Or should I not be concerned?

Finally...how much travel time should I allow myself to get to Positano or Sorrento via train or bus so I can plan for departure to airport!

Thanks for any suggestions!

Answer 1

Hi,

Positano is beautiful, but not so easily accessible.  It's a slow curvy bus or car ride from Sorrento and Salerno, so they have boats that go places, too, like to Napoli, Capri, etc.  The area is fantastic and very beautiful.  Napoli isn't bad; I loved it! You can stay near Mergellina and that's nice.  Go to Ercolano, like Pompeii but right on the sea.  From Napoli you can take the Circumvesuviano trains to Ercolano.  Sorrento is pleasant, and would be a good base to explore the area. Salerno would be another option, more convenient to trains, too.  The main trains from Rome & Napoli stop in Salerno, which has buses around the Amalfi Coast.  I'd say Positano might not have enough to do to stay 3 days there, but it's got great views, a nice little beach, and surely good food.

For train schedules look on http://www.sbb.ch.en

(It's Swiss but very easy to use for all of Europe)

And for buses to Positano:

http://www.hotelondaverde.com/sitai.htm

http://www.seasonsinitaly.com/AMALFI-COA...

Capri is an island, so it's kind of exclusive and you need to take boats to and from.