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Fornillo, Positano

4.3
#1 of 147 in Beaches in Campania
Beach Beach / Pool Club Must See
Sheltered by rocky, brush-covered mountains curving into the sea, Fornillo offers the chance to escape nearby Positano's crowds. You can drive from the scenic Amalfi Coast road. Or, from Positano, you can walk ten minutes from the ferry dock to this quiet beach, where you can rent lounge chairs and umbrellas inexpensively. A few restaurants offer pizza and other snacks. Our Positano trip planner makes visiting Fornillo and other Positano attractions simple, and helps you make a travel plan personal to you.
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  • By paolo c
    Excellent beach, albeit gravel, to hosts considerably lower than those of Positano center; Moreover this is also much more beautiful and with a great service of catering
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  • By Lori F
    Many people don't know that they can stroll over to a path north of the grand beach and in 15 minutes ..... find a nice little beach with less crowds than the Spiaggia Grande. This is wonderful and la...  more »
  • By Angustan K
    Nice hospitality and never forgetful lobster with homemade pasta. Treasure like paradise near seaside.  more »
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