10 Things to Do in Positano at Night

Positano is a town with a very active nightlife. The fact that it is next to the beach, surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, means that the options for fun at night are many and, at the same time, diverse. So none of the members of your travel group will be left without a plan to have a good time.

Among the best things to do in Positano during the night, you will find a wide list of activities. You can take a ride on a scenic cruise to enjoy the sunset, visit various bars and do some wine tasting, walk around the old town or go dancing in some nightclubs. Here are the plans that I consider not to be missed.

If there is something characteristic of Positano is the beauty of its landscapes, full of colors that change tone at different times of the day. The sunset is not far behind, offering a sunset with many shades. Therefore, you can join a panoramic cruise to watch the sunset, drink a good wine, take a refreshing swim and admire the view again and again.

The tour usually starts in the late afternoon from the port of Positano. You will drive along part of the Amalfi Coast, while taking some pictures and watching the sun disappear. You will also be able to see the beaches Fiordo Furore and Marina di Praia, as well as the village of Praiano.

As you pass the beaches, you will have the opportunity to dive into the water for a swim and some relaxation. You will also taste a delicious wine along with some traditional appetizers.

It is important to consider that this mini-cruise is just one of the many boat tours in Positano that you can take. It is a quite comfortable boat, with enough space on deck to appreciate everything and with a small seating capacity of 12 passengers.

Useful information

• Price: from 230€ per person.
• Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
• Location: Positano pier.

Due to the wide wine culture it is a perfect opportunity to enjoy some of the best wine tours in Positano, since the bars and restaurants usually offer a special wine tasting service. This incorporates specialized personnel from the respective place, who will teach you about each of the vintages tasted. You can enjoy the night scenery from the terraces of these destinations and learn about the wines.

Blu Bar Positano

This is a bar of the L'Incanto group, recognized thanks to the variety of services it offers. In it, you can opt for the wine tasting service, which includes the presentation of various regional labels, along with some appetizers.

Of course, the experience at the Blu Bar will not only be gustatory, as you can stimulate your senses through the atmosphere of the place, decorated in a very pleasant way to the eye. This, mixed with the scenery of the sea and the Amalfi Coast. You will also relax with the background sound, specially chosen to make you feel at ease.

• Address: Restaurant l'Incanto, via Marina Grande, 4 84017 Positano.
• Hours: every day until 11:00 pm.

Franco's Bar

Another option to enjoy a good wine is Franco's Bar where the elegant and the modern blend in an open space. You can have a wonderful panoramic view of the coast, the colorful facades and the sea, while tasting some of the exotic wines served there, accompanied by delicious appetizers.

If you arrive at the bar in the afternoon, it will be a perfect opportunity to appreciate the sunset. In the meantime, you can observe outstanding works by different local artists and artisans, as the bar is also a sort of art gallery.

• Address: Via Cristoforo Colombo 30 84017. Positano.
• Hours: every day until 23:00 hours.

Thanks to its relief, the town of Positano is full of steep slopes, forming a kind of network with narrow streets. This, together with the proximity of the sea, allows to reach different heights to make enviable postcards. Thus, this option consists of walking through various points that serve as viewpoints of Positano, in order to take beautiful pictures and enjoy the view.

Rada Restaurant

The Rada Restaurant has a terrace from where you can glimpse the beach and get a view of the town. In addition, it is possible to see the gulf of Salerno in the background , so your visual experience is guaranteed.

• Address: Località Grotte dell'Incanto, 51, 84017, Positano.

Hotel Le Sirenuse

From the Hotel Le Sirenuse you will be able to take excellent pictures at sun set and during the evening hours. The specific point to appreciate the view is the swimming pool, from where you can see the Gulf of Salerno in all its splendor.

• Address: Via Cristoforo Colombo, 30, 84017. Positano.

Il Tridente Restaurant

Il Tridente Restaurant: it is a place from whose terrace you can take spectacular photos with the houses of Positano in the background , since from this point you can see the steep village and, of course, you will have the option of continuing to see the gulf from a good angle.

• Address: Viale Pasitea, 140, 84017. Positano.

If you have already toured the old town, you may be thinking of skipping this activity. However, by doing this tour at night, you will see the other side of this enchanting place, as it will be illuminated with the characteristic lanterns and you will have the natural light of the moon.

For this tour, you will have the presence of a guide, who will take you to explore this part of the city in a different way. You will arrive at the Santa María de la Asunción Church, where the adventure begins. You will pass through various hidden stretches and stairways of the old town, while listening to interesting stories and anecdotes about the various corners of the surroundings.

You will also visit the 13th century fort and the beach of Fornillo. Next, it is time to stop by some restaurants and stores selling products such as sandals and ceramic items made by local manufacturers.

To finish, you can enter the church of Santa Maria and observe a Roman Villa that was recently discovered. In it, there are several fresco paintings with enigmatic characteristics. If you wish, you can eat a typical Italian dessert at La Zagara restaurant, such as tiramisu, rum baba or lemon delight.

In case this is your last day in town, this walk is an excellent way to say goodbye and then you can start your transfer to Positano airport.

Information of interest

• Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
• Location: the activity usually starts outside the Church of Santa Maria Assunta. Piazza Flavio Gioia, 84017 Positano.

A good option during your stay is to take a gastronomic tour of Positano's main restaurants and bars. You will feel like a local tasting some of the traditional cuisine of the region. All this, while you discover the lively nightlife of the city and contemplate the beautiful sky from a terrace. Here are some of the restaurants you can visit:

La Taverna del Leone

LaTaverna del Leone is the restaurant located in the hotel of the same name. Here you can delight yourself with delicious preparations of Italian gastronomy, specifically with Mediterranean recipes. Everything, with ingredients mostly produced in the region.

The menu of La Taverna del Leone includes the starter, the first course, the second course and the dessert. In addition, as you will go to the restaurant in the evening hours, you can taste the pizzas that are offered at this time. Each recipe is the result of years of experience of the chef.

• Address: Via Laurito, 43. Positano.
• Hours: from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and from 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm. Not open on Tuesdays.

La Scalinatella

This is a restaurant located inside the Hotel Miramare in Positano, with an impeccable decoration full of flowers and a beautiful view in the background. It can be a propitious environment for a romantic dinner or with friends.

The proposal of this restaurant is to show you the fruits of the Mediterranean. You will experience various flavors of the sea and seasonal, full of freshness where the aromas will not be missing. All this, with dishes prepared by chef Ambrogio.

• Address: Via Trara Genoino 29 Albergo Miramare, 84017, Positano.
• Hours: breakfast (from 7:30 am to 10:30 am), lunch (from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm) and dinner (from 7:00 pm to 10:15 pm).

Da Vincenzo Positano 1958

On the menu at Da Vincenzo Positano 1958 you will find a varied list of preparations that includes more than 10 choices of appetizers, various pastas, soups, calamari, hake, beef and lamb, as well as salads and baked vegetables.

All this can be accompanied by wine. The best thing is that you will not be spoilt for choice, as their wine menu is really extensive, covering dozens of options.

• Address: Viale Pasitea 172 84017. Positano.
• Hours: lunch (from 12:15 to 14:30) and dinner (from 18:15 to 22:30).

If you want to explore the Amalfi Coast at its best and enjoy the panoramic night view it has to offer, then venture out on a private tour where you can go at your own pace. You will be able to customize your itinerary, learn much more about the villages in the area, admire the view and take pictures everywhere.

The tour starts with pick up at the agreed location with the driver and extends for about 34 minutes by minivan or private car to the commune of Amalfi. You will be able to stop for photos whenever you wish, while enjoying the breathtaking coastal views.

As you proceed, you will pass through the Amalfi Coastal village, with various streets, cafes and bars, where you can have a drink or a snack. You will also pass through Praiano, a picturesque village where you can take pictures of its beautiful villas and churches.

Afterwards, it is time to climb a little in the direction of the Duomo di Ravello, which will offer you enviable panoramic views of the coast. In the landscape, you will also see gardens that blend in with the cliff. Finally, you can stop by the Cathedral of Sant'Andrea or browse some of the stores in the area.

Useful information

• Price: from 560€ per person.
• Duration: about four hours.
• Location: from Positano to Amalfi.

In case you really intend to live a much more active night experience, just visit Music On The Rocks. In this club you will be able to dance mainly to electronic music with Italian quality, while observing the views offered by the cliff at night.

It is a large establishment with several neon lights, which gain more proportion and flood the atmosphere as the night progresses. Best of all, the party goes on until the early hours of the morning, so the fun will have no limits.

Even if you have no problem sleeping late at night and waking up early the next day, you can perfectly include this option among the activities in Positano in 3 days or less, in case your trip is shorter.

Address: Via Cristoforo Colombo, 51, 84017, Positano.Hours: Every day from 23:30 to 04:00.

One of the attractions of Positano is its ability to offer options for all tastes and budgets. For example, you can take a free walk along the beaches of the region at sunset. In this way, you can enjoy a privileged view of the Mediterranean and the starry sky working. All this while relaxing lying on the sand or walking along the seashore.

Arienzo Beach

Depending on the point of Positano where you are, to reach this beach you will have to go down about 300 stairs, that's why the beach also carries this last feature as its name. But, don't worry, you can also reach the place by car. This beach is characterized by crystal clear and very clean waters.

Marina Grande

Marina Grande stretches for about 400 meters, so you can walk around and delight yourself with the landscape of facades, small boats and elevations that populate this area.

Spiaggia del Fornillo

This is a much quieter place, where you can do meditation sessions or simply relax in any way you wish. In this area you can sit and watch the sunset or even the darkness of the night.

You already know that Positano at night does not cease to offer scenarios to capture in images. Therefore, I invite you to sign up for a photographic tour of the area, where you will also have the opportunity to learn or improve your knowledge of image composition.

This is a tour in which you connect with a professional photographer, who will take you through the most photogenic places in Positano. You will walk through the narrow and nostalgic streets that characterize Positano. In addition, you will visit the seaport and some beaches.

You will start from the center of Positano, usually from the Church of Santa Maria Assunta. After touring the urban area, you can visit the nearby beaches such as Marina Grande or Spiaggia Arienzo. In addition, the guide will teach you some basics of photography to get a better focus, framing and make the most of the night light.

Taking advantage of the sky dressed in black and, according to the season in which you visit, it is very likely that you will come across the fireworks show in the town of Sorrento. Just travel for a little more than half an hour and make your sunset unique with this visual experience.

You will depart from Positano in the direction of Sorrento, a journey of about 35 minutes. Upon arrival at the destination, you will board a yacht, a boat or a ship to dive into the crystal clear waters of the coast and wait for the fireworks to start.

Also, during this experience you will have time to swim and snorkel. Afterwards, you will return to your hotel or, if you wish, you can continue to enjoy the nightlife that Positano has to offer.