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Monday, April 3, 2023

My Favorite Beach in Positano Amalfi Coast ITALY

 

Positano

Terrazzo at La SCOGLIERA BEACH CLUB

I first spent a couple wonderful days at La Scogliera Beach Club way back in the Summer of 1985. I was a young man of just 23 back then, and getting a Chaise Lounge and hanging out at La Scogliera was like a dream come true. Like I had seen in movies as a kid, Agent 007 James Bond and the like swimming exclusive Mediterranean Beach, lounging at exclusive beach clubs with beautiful European Women, and living "The Good Life," and here, so was I. Yes it was a dream come true. Most young men my age would have opted for one of the free beaches, but not I. I would pay more to be among the beautiful people. Especially the gorgeous bikini clad girls. Or just half a bikini? Just the bottoms as the sun bathed going topless, I must say I enjoyed it all so very much. I had my chaise lounge, Campari & OJ, lovely music playing, the Sun, the Sand, the Beach, Beautiful Women, "yes, I was in 7th Heaven," to say the least, I felt like a King back then. Being in Positano, gorgeous girls, great Italian Food, Cocktails, gelato, properly pulled Espresso, the World's Best Pizza, the Casa Albertina, "what more could I want?" Not much I tell you. I was oh so happy those days in Positano, on the Amalfi Coast, Italy, for I was living my dream. My dream I saw on all those James Bond movies, growing up as a young boy in 1960s and 70s America.

We went to the Rivoli Theater in Rutherford, New Jersey. Yes I watched Bond, Sean Connery and Roger Moore, and I wanted to be just like them. Well, not a Secret Agent, but I wanted to travel the World, going to exotic locals with beautiful women, Deluxe Hotels, cars, Champagne & Caviar, as they say. Yes, movies like Summertime (Venice), William Holden in Hong Kong in The World of Suzy Wong, Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca, "that's what I wanted," and here I was at the exclusive beach club La Scogliera in Positano, on the Jet-Set Amalfi Coast. My dreams had come true. I savored it all, took it all in, and was appreciative at being there, in this one of the World's most beautiful spots of all.

I spent my day, just hanging out, either lounging on my chaise lounge, sipping my Campari, soaking in the Amalfi Coast Sun. I swam a lot. Yes, I'm not usually a beach person, except when I'm in places like; Capri, Positano, the Costa Brava, or French Riviera. Then I become one. A beach person, and so when I'm on Capri or Positano, I hang at the beach and spend quite a lot of time swimming the Mediterranean (Tyrrhenian Sea). I go in the water, and I'm swimming at least 15 to 20 minutes at a time, even up to 30 minutes before getting out of the water. Oh yes, I love swimming the waters of Capri (Da Luigi Beach Club) and Positano. I swim out and just float there at times, looking at the town that just seems to sprout and shoot up out of the sea, straight up to dizzying heights above. This scene is quite dramatic and awe inspiring, both on Capri and Positano, and I love it. Yes I love floating on my back and looking out at the beautiful scene before me, the seagulls are singing, and I can faintly hear the music at the club, and chitter-chatter of people on the beach. It all blends together for the most lovely sound. That special sound of the seashore, do you know what I mean?

Yes, back in 1985, as a young man, I paid more ($8) to be and the beach, and felt it was worth every penny to be there. These days, a chaise lounge can run you anywhere from 20 to 40 Euro for the day, depending upon the time you are there, the price varies. Now I would not pay 4o Euro a day, that's a bit much. I would however pay 25 Euro to have a private chaise at La Scogliera Beach Club, Positano. That's the price (25 Euro) I pay for a chaise lounge and towel at Da Luigi Beach Club on by the Faraglioni Rocks in Capri. Expensive? Yes, but worth every penny to treat yourself to a special treat, "don't you think?"

by Daniel Bellino Zwicke

At The BEACH

La SCOGLIERA

The Restaurant

La SCOGLIERA BEACH CLUB


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POSITANO

View from La SCOGLIERA BEACH CLUB

The AMALFI COAST

ITALY


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Thursday, December 16, 2021

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Sunday, March 24, 2019

Positano Travel Guide Hotels Restaurants Adventures

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Positano

WELCOME to BEAUTIFUL POSITANO

And The ULTIMATE GUIDE to EVERYTHING POSITANO

EAT - DRINK - SLEEP - EXPLORE - SWIM - PLAY - GET AROUND


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The MAIN Beach at Positano


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Pulling Into POSITANO

This is a Great Car ... But it's Best to Leave the Car at Home

GETTING to POSITANO

The BEST WAY


There are several ways to get to Positano, either by Bus, Car, or Boat, and some ways are much better than other ones. 
If you are Flying into the Airport in Naples, you can get Affordable Ground Transportation , directly from the Airport to Sorrento, where you can take a spectacular Bus Ride, or Ferry Boat directly from Sorrento right to the center of Positano. 


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POSITANO

Wish You Were There ???




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Positano Getting There


NAPOLI DAY TOURS to POSITANO


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How to Get There

Marisa Tomei and Robert Downey Jr. arrive by FERRARI

in "ONLY YOU"


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WHERE to STAY

This is Where Billy Zane, Marisa Tomei , and Robert Downey Jr. Stayed

Le SIRENUSE HOTEL

"ONLY YOU"




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in POSITANO


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In POSITANO

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Lo SMERALDO

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WHERE to EAT on The AMALFI COAST


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The AMALFI COAST



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SUNDAY SAUCE

Cooking Like

The You're in Positano

The AMALFI COAST

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Clark Gable with Sophia Loren

Naples and The AMALFI COAST

ITALY




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The Path of The Gods

POSITANO

The AMLFI COAST



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The AMALFI COAST

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VIEW From Le SIRENUSE

Thee PLACE to STAY in POSITANO

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A Room at Le SIRENUSE

Info & Reservations





POSITANO The AMALFI COAST

TRAVEL GUIDE - COOKBOOK



"DON'T LEAVE HOTE Without IT" !!!



CASA ALBERTINA  ... Positano

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Look at This View ??? !!!!

How'd You like to Have Your Breakfast Here ?

One of Our ALL-TIME FAVORITES CASA ALBERTINA

POSITANO



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Casa Albertina

LUXYURY For LESS



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Beautifully Appointed Rooms 


Casa Albertina is a wonderful 1st Class little family run Hotel that is perfectly situated so you get a nice view of the town from just a little way up, yet a short easy teen minute walk to the Beach and Center of Positano. 

I first discovered Casa Albertina way back in 1986 and had 3 glorious days staying there. The son Lorenzo gave me a special rate, seeing I was a young man (22) and probably didn't have much cash. This hotel is beautifully appointed and the entire staff provides the most friendly service. Casa Albertina is an Absolute Gem.

Note : The first time I stayed at CASA ALBERTINA was the Summer of 1986. The owners sone Lorenzo gave me a special rate of $79 a night, and I had an absolutely wonderful time. The next year when I came back, the price had gone up to $119 a night. When I checked the prices in May of 2018, the rate was $279 a night, and actually a reasonable rate for the quality of this hotel, which is not super deluxe, but does make it in to the luxury category of hotels.


CASA ALBERTINA ... Via Tavolozza 3  ... POSITANO , ITALY  ... Reserve a Room .





BUCA di BACCO .... Positano

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View From a Room

HOTEL BUCA di BACCO


HOTEL BUCA di BACC  ... Via Rama Teglia 4 ... Positano, Italy ...  tel. 39 081 1892 2289

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The POOL

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A Room at Le Sirenuse


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 View From Terrace Bar at Le Sirenuse

Le SIRENUSE HOTEL ... Via C. Colombo 30 , Positano, Italy .. tel. 39 0862 060556 Click 

Here to Book a Room at Le SIRENUSE HOTEL




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View from the SAN PIETRO

One of The Worlds Most Renowned Hotels

For The DREAM VACATION of a LIFETIME




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One of The SAN PIETRO'S FABULOUS Rooms

Your Own Private Balcony

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HOTEL ART PASTEA

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View from the Terrazzo at Hotel Art Pastea


POSITANO



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Lounge at HOTEL ART PASITEA


Free Wifi, Free Breakfast, Beautiful Views, afforadble Prices ...

HOTEL ART PASITEA  .... Via Pasitea   207, Positano, Italy 

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HOTEL DIMORA FORNILLO

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View from the Terrazzo at Hotel Dimora Fornillo

POSITANO

A Room with a VIEW

Hotel Dimora Fornillo

HOTEL DIMORA FORNILLO ... Via Fornillo 27 , POSITANO

About 200 Steps up to the Hotel from the Beach and Center of town. AC Free Wifi ... Free BREAKFAST    Reserve a Room



VILLA MARIA ANTONIETTA

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View From VILLA MARIA ANTONIETTA

If You're on a Budget, Villa Maria Antonietta is one of The Best Options in Town ...

Positano has to be one of the hardest places in the World to find a hotel room, and in the Budget Category, almost but not Impossible. Villa Maria Antonietta is one of your best options if you want to pay less than $150 US Dollars a night. It's almost impossible finding a room here in the high season (April to Mid October).  You have a much better chance getting a room here in the off-season when you can get a room for about $96 a night (US Dollars).
I first stayed here in the Summer of 1985, and was recommended this place by the late Poet RENE RICARD. At the time I paid $40 a night, so considering the way things have skyrocketed here in Positano, that you can get a room for about double the price in 2018, that's pretty reasonable.
The accommodations are basic, but most important, they are clean, the location is Fantastic, you are in Positano and it's relatively Cheap.
If you want to stay in in Summer, Book Far in Advance !!!
Just 1,900 Feet from the Main Beach and Marina to catch Boats (Ferries) coming and going to Positano. 

VILLA MARIA ANTONIETTA ... Via C. Colombo 41 , POSITANO , ITALY 









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HOTEL CONCA D' ORO

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Hotel Conca D' Oro

Positano


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View From Balcony

HOTEL CONCA D' ORO

POSITANO

Walk to The Main Beach

HOTEL CONCA D' ORO  .... Via Boscariello 16 ,   POSITANO , ITALY   Info







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TIPS on GETTING a ROOM in POSITANO and The AMALFI COAST

Positano has to be without question one of the hardest places in the World for the Budget minded to get a hotel room. There are not many options, as most hotels, the prices are astronomical priced. Seriously! This being said, it's not impossible and there are some options available.
We have Compiled a List of Several Affordable (Cheapest Hotel Rooms in POSITANO) Options for the Budget Minded. It wasn't easy, but we did it.
It goes without sayint that's it's markedly more dificult to find a reasonably priced room here during the high season which runs from mid April to mid September, with mid May to the first weel of Septemeber being super busy.
This all being said, if it's possible for you to go in October or April, these two months might be your best possible option. If you have plenty of cash and can afford to pay $300 or more a night for a hotel room, then you won't have as much as a problem.
The other alternative to see Positano if you want to go during the High Season, is to stay in another town like, Paiano right next door to Positano, or Minori, Sorrento or other town near by, and take a bus or Boat to visit Positano, have a nice lunch and do some sightseeing.
Good Luck!
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MANGIA ITALIANO
MEMORIES of POSITANO
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At BUCA di BACCO


Positano , Italy Yes a Wonderful Ristornate Amazing View Great Food Excellent Service ... This Hotel and Restaurant is a mainstay of the hugely popular town of Positano on the Amalfi Coast of Italy. Everything about the place is First Class, the hotel of course , the restaurant and a friendly professional staff of waiter, BBs, host, Chef, cooks, and all who work at this establishment. I've eaten here numerous times since 1985, and it's always been a great experience including my latest trip this past May with my cousin Tony. We went for lunch, this was my cousin Tony's first time, and he loved as I always have. I think I created a Monster when my cousin Tony said let's get a bottle of Champagne and a suggested we might get a good quality Italian Sparkling Wine. A few days before  were at Lo Smeraldino Ristorante right on the water in Amalfi. I ordered the Ferrari "Perle" Brut 2007. It was wonderful and Tony was hooked, he loved it, and wanted to get it at almost every restaurant we went to for the rest of the trip. Now back to Buco di Bacco. Tony scanned the Wine List at Buco, he found the Ferrari "Perle" and ordered another bottle (Vintage 2010). We started drinking it and as with the 5 or so bottles of this wine we had on the trip, it was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed. Now when it came to ordering, for Antipasto we got an order of Melanzane Parmigiano (Eggplant Parm) and some grilled vegetables. Now, though we both love eating Seafood when down on the Amalfi Coast, when we saw Meatballs (Polpette) on the menu, we both ordered some. I ordered a plate of Spaghetti Meatballs while Tony ordered just Meatballs minus any pasta.





The BAR at BUCO Di BACCO

The service as usual was excellent, it was a absolutely gorgeous day in Positano and we were both a couple of Happy Campers outside on the lower Terrazzo of Buca Di Bacco. We both commented on how relaxing and peaceful it felt sitting there on the deck and we both sat back and thorughly enjoyed the whole experience and good fortune to having lunch there at such a nice restaurant in the beautiful town of Positano n the Amalfi Coast in Italy. Yes, we knew we were lucky and we were most certainly grateful to be sharing such a memorable meal together, two Italian-American cousins in Italy in Positano, The Amalfi Coast. Basta !
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The WINE LIST

BUCA Di BACCO

Since 1916

POSITANO


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BUCO di BACCO

POSITANO  ... I won't give you the adress, as you can't miss it. The Hotel and Ristorante BUCA di BACCO is front and center, right at the main beach in the center of town in Positano. If by some insane reason you have a problem finding it, just ask, it's right down near the water.  telephone :  39 081 837 0723

PS ... If you can Afford It? The Hotel is Wonderful.






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Da VINCENZO

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A Great View of POSITANO from a outdoor table at Da VINCENZO


That's the terrazzo of Caffe Positano where all the people are sitting outside, which if you started going to Positano long ago, you may know that spot as the old BAR DeMARTINO, one of my favorite places ever in Positano, but sadly no longer there. Anyway, this is a spectacular spot to get an Apertivo, have lunch or dinner, and just enjoy the moment and the beauty before you, and just how "Lucky" you are to be in this Gorgeous Place, known as Positano. Enjoy!



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Italian Cookbook Author (Me)

Daniel Bellino Zwicke, Enjoying Lunch

at Da VINCENZO

Been Going there Since 1985

Positano


Yes, I started going to Da Vincenzo way back in 1985. Ever Since my first trip to the lovely little Seaside Town on The Amalfi Coast, that was yet to be discover by the masses all around the World. Yes, there were people who had heard about this gorgeous place, but not nearly as many as do now. Yes, Positano for the most part was still relatively un-known back then. That's before Marisa Tomei and Robert Downey Jr. made the movie ONLY YOU that brought the town to the attention of so many more Millions of people then had ever even heard of the palce before. Anyway Cei la Vie.
Now back to Rene Ricard and myself and how I discovered and went to Da Vincenzo way back in the Summer of 1985 (Bar DeMartino also). It was just a few days befor my long awaited first trip to Italy, Spain, and the South of France when as I was walking down 2nd Avenue one night I ran into my friend Alma who was with the Poet RENE RICARD. We were all chatting on the street when I mentioned my trip. When I said I was going to Rome, Venice, and Positano, Rene got quite excited and told me the best places to go to in Rome, Venice and Positano. So besides all the info Rene gave me on Rome and Venice, he told me all about Positano and where to stay and where to eat which included going to Da Vincenzo where Rene told me I'd get the Best Plate of SPAGHETTI VONGOLE that Id' ever have in my entire life.


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View From a Table at La CAMBUSA

La CAMBUSA ... Piazza A. Vespucci / Spiaggi Grande  POSITANO ... tel # 39 089 812051 .


 
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La CAMBUSA

PIAZZA A. VESPUCCI

POSITANO


La CAMBUSA

Out of most of the places we went in Positano this was easily best. They are so friendly and the food was perfect while overlooking the beach. Our first night they were about to close and stayed open for us to get a light bite and a great bottle of wine and we told them we would be back and they didn’t not disappoint. The seafood pasta was amazing and once again the staff was accommodating. I couldn’t recommend this place more. Enjoy Positano and really get to know the people because it’s a great place.
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Le PERGOLA

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La CAMBUSA and The Piazza Amerigo Vespucci

POSITANO




LATTERIA "Alimentari"  ... Via Pastea   , POSITANO
 
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LATTERRIA

"Some of The BEST FOOD in All of POSITANO"


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FRITTATA FORMAGIA ARANCINI PANINI MELANZANE SALUMI e FRUTTA

The Selection at "LATTERIA" is AMAZING

And You Can Take it out and Eat on Their Lovely Little Terrazzo
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The Terrazzo at "LATTERIA ALIMENTARI"

We just lucked out and stumbled into this place for sandwiches while we waited for check in time at our hotel. We took them down to the beach and ate them on benches. Several people came up and asked where we got them! They were delicious and SO reasonably priced. Fantastic! 



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The GIRLS at Latteria Positano



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Eat out on The Terrace or Take Out to Your Hotel Room or Apartment
or for Your BEACH LUNCH

They've got everything you need : Water, Wine, Sandwiches, Fruit, Rice Balls, Cheese, Salami, Eggplant Parmigiano, Frittata, Olives, Sweets, everything. 


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Daily Specials at LATERIA POSITANO




DELIKATESSAN

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Delikatessan



Yes another deli  (Salumeria). Believe it or not, Salumerias / Rosticcerias have some of the best food in almost every city in Italy, and so is the case in Positano with Latteria Deli and here at Delikatessen. We decided to grab some food to take back some food to enjoy on our balcony. The food was of great quality and very reasonably priced. We bought some Pasta, Panini, and Eggplant, Arancini (Rice Balls) . Everyhtng was super tasty. They make greay Sandwiches (Panini) taht a great to take along with some Fruit and Arancini for an awesome Beach Lunch. If you are staying in Positano for a while and don't want to eat out all the time then this is a great option. They have a great wine selection if you like to do as we do and keep a bottle or two back at our room , as well asfruit and  bottled water which you always need.




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In The KITCHEN at DELIKATESSEN

POSITANO



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Look at This Awesome Panino
Eggplant, Salami, Mozzarella, Peppers



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One of the Girls at DELICATESSEN

POSITANO

DEICATESSEN .... Via Mulini 5 , POSITANO  





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View from Beach Club at Music on The Rocks

POSITANO

"My own personal Favorite Beach in Positano"

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Arienzo Beach
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Spiaggi Grande

The Main Beach of Positano



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Fornillo Beach is a Great Spot with Several Nice Bars and Restaurants


POSITANO

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3D BEACH MAP
of POSITANO

The AMALFI COAST 




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The Boat to Da ALDOLFO
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at LAURITO BEACH

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Map of Positano and its Beaches



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