Sonyphil

Any suggestions on photography along the Amalfi coast, particularly Positano? By land or by small boat? Cruise will have one day in Sorrento and one day in Almalfi in late October. Any suggestions would be much appreciated, thanks in advance!

Triplets Loc: Reading, MA

My wife and I were there in September 2015. Beautiful area. We stayed in Amalfi and did tours of Amalfi, Ravello and a day trip to Capri. If you have time, try to grab lunch at this place. You'll have take a 15 minute boat from the beach at Positano. A real hidden gem.

Dennis

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pwrxprt Loc: Beaumont, California

I'm not familiar with this area at all...however, with that said....I've used a site called "https://www.shothotspot.com/". Once you open the site there will be a search bar. If you type in the city and/or area, anywhere in the world, it might give you some hints to find what you are looking for. I've used it in cities I am not familiar with and found it helpful to find the best places to shoot sunsets, landscapes, business areas, etc. You can give this site a shot to see if it comes back with answers to what you are looking to take photographs of. Good luck and have fun on your cruise. I look forward to seeing photos of your trip.

timcc Loc: Virginia

We stayed in Amalfi and visited Positano and Sorrento (as well as Pompeii). You can get good shots of each town from the sea (we travelled by the ferry between Amalfi and Positano), but each is also worth visiting on land if you have the time.

For some examples of shots you may want to take, please scroll down my website below to the 2019-10 Italy albums.

Have a great trip!

Sonyphil

Thanks timcc for the response and and a lot of great pictures on your website

Sonyphil

Hi pwrxprt, thanks for the good tip on the website!

Leaning Ladder Loc: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

I consider Amalfi and Ravello much better for photography overall, and Positano highly overrated for most everything. While it's beautiful, the best Positano shots are from a distance, either a mile or so down the road, or from way up in the hills, as well as some nice views from the ferry from Amalfi to Positano.

In Amalfi, don't miss the cathedral. It's stunning, inside and outside, although it can get very crowded on the steps. Wander the narrow streets and enjoy some limoncello, gelato, or other local specialties. If time permits, and you don't mind an easy to moderate hike, check out the Valle dei Mulini or Valle della Ferriere, which offer great views of tens of thousands of lemon trees covering the terraced mountainsides. Or visit Pogerola and Pontone, small hamlets in the mountains above Amalfi, for spectacular views. Also check out Atrani, a tiny village just a 20 minute walk from the heart of Amalfi. In Ravello, go to Villa Rufolo for their wonderful gardens, and of course the most famous view of the entire Amalfi coast.

Since your time is limited, consider hiring a driver in Amalfi for the day to take you along the coast, from Positano to Ravello, stopping at your convenience (drivers also know the best photo spots); otherwise, you'll be limited by the ferry and bus schedules.

In Sorrento, I think Marina Grande offers the best photos, but wandering the streets can be fun too, stopping periodically to taste homemade limoncello. There are also some nice views from along the road just outside town. If time permits, take the ferry to Capri for gorgeous views everywhere, and perhaps take a boat ride to the Blue Grotto.

I spent a week in Amalfi last October and the weather was excellent. I hope you get the same.
Check out this link for my photos from 2022: https://www.flickr.com/photos/leaningladder/albums/72177720304965663

JDefebaugh

Just returned from a week on the Amalfi coast 3 days ago. Stayed in beautiful little town called Praiano halfway between Amalfi and Positano. For me, Positano was best photographed from the water, or from neighboring hillside at dusk. And IMHO, Amalfi is nicer town with many nice images waiting to be taken, and certainly it’s smaller with fewer crowds of tourists. Enjoy!

Sonyphil

Thank you all for wonderful suggestions and the images "leaning ladder" attached are phenomenal!

nld09 Loc: Atlanta, GA

We did a day trip on June the 2nd of this year from the cruise port in Naples to Positano, Amalfi and Ravello on a mini tour bus. It was a great experience. We got a few stops toward Positano with an amazing views toward the town and many great view while on a bus.

Sonyphil

Thanks for your trip information!