Positano
positano Arrival in Positano Upon your arrival in Positano you check into your sea view room at the Hotel Villa Franca. With its commanding position over the town and sea, this family-owned hotel has the feel of an elegant private villa reflecting the Mediterranean architectural style of white walls, painted tiled, lacquered terracotta, and stone accents from Mt. Vesuvius. The warmth of Southern Italian hospitality soon takes hold as you settle in and begin to explore Positano on your own. One of the Amalfi Coast’s best known towns, Positano is situated at the mouth of a splendid gorge that gradually widens as it moves towards the sea. Originally a small fishing village, Positano’s characteristic houses, cubes of white, pink, red, orange, almost all with a small porch in front, some with a spherical dome, spiral down the narrow streets of the hillside to the port, interspersed with palm trees, trailing bougainvillea, and terraced citrus groves. Featuring in many films such as “The Talented Mr. Ripley,” the waterfront is a colorful bustle of fishing and pleasure boats and beach loungers and parasols. Dinner is on your own this evening in one of Positano’s many fine restaurants or trattorias. A list of recommended restaurants is available for dining ideas. Hotel Villa Franca Positano, Italy An elegant and welcoming four-star hotel with striking views of the sea and Positano. Reflecting local architectural style, spacious sea-view guest rooms and common spaces in white contrast with terracotta, painted tile, lush gardens, and terraces, and a rooftop pool with a 360-degree view of Positano. In addition to fine dining al fresco and a poolside bar, the hotel also has a fitness area and spa facilities (massage and Turkish steam bath). A complimentary room upgrade (pending availability) can be requested on arrival.
