Hotels near The Beaches

Beaches on the Amalfi Coast are mostly pebble and small, tucked between cliffs, and they range from free public stretches to clubs charging serious money. Spiaggia Grande, Positano's main beach, has the finest setting and a paid section with loungers for around EUR 30, while a ten-minute walk leads to the quieter Fornillo beach. Amalfi's Marina Grande and the dark-sand cove of Marina di Praia in Praiano are easy, lower-key options.

Do not expect wide sandy resorts - the appeal here is the dramatic backdrop, not the sand, and many of the best coves are reachable only by steps or boat.

Pro Tip: For a free spot, arrive before 10am to claim space on the public section, or skip loungers entirely and reach a hidden cove like Arienzo on the small shuttle boats that run from Positano's Spiaggia Grande in summer.