Positano bites deep. It is a dream place that isn’t quite real when you are
there and becomes beckoningly real after you have gone. Its houses climb
a hill so steep it would be a cliff except that stairs are cut in it. I believe
that whereas most house foundations are vertical, in Positano they are
horizontal. The small curving bay of unbelievably blue and green water
laps gently on a beach of small pebbles. There is only one narrow street
and it does not come down to the water. Everything else is stairs, some of
them as steep as ladders. You do not walk to visit a friend, you either
climb or slide.
–John Steinbeck, Harper’s Bazaar, May 1953
“Beckoningly real after you have gone”…well said, Mr. Steinbeck. It wasn’t until I had been home for a while and began to see other’s photos of Positano on Instagram and I would feel a little pang in my heart, remembering the sheer beauty of this place and dreaming of some day going back, that I understood the meaning of “bites deep”.
I hope you will take a break from your day and join me on a little virtual escape to the paradise that is Positano…sit back, relax and try to imagine sitting on your terrace at the legendary Le Sirenuse, glass of prosecco in hand, listening to the church bells chime and gazing over this vista…
The “postcard” views from Le Sirenuse
Prosecco greeting us on arrival…I love the Mermaid key fobs!
Toasting the sunset…
Breakfast views…
No guilt when you are walking up and down the stairs of Positano all day…
The Michelin starred La Sponda is lit only by candlelight – absolutely breathtaking…
Visiting Positano and staying at the iconic Le Sirenuse has been #1 on my bucket list for quite some time…but, how can I possibly cross it off my list, when I can’t stop dreaming of returning again and again? For now, I have no choice but to daydream about the pastel hued buildings, the azure Mediterranean sea and sky, the brightly striped beach umbrellas and the scent of lemon in the air…ahhh, Positano, you do bite deep.
Positano from the sea…en route to Capri
Tanti baci (hugs and kisses)…
All photos taken by me with my iPhone 6.
You have indeed taken us away (as well as our breath!) to a magical place, Sandy! We love how memories from a wonderful trip can last a lifetime. Next time, we’re coming with you!
xxoo
C + C
Breathtaking!!!! I have never been to Positino but have read many books in which this stunning place plays a major role. It is been on my bucket list for a long time as well. For today, I am going to just back, relax and take in your fabulous photos. Thank you for sharing your grand adventure.
Oh, Sandy–You have captured the heart and soul of Positano. As much as any place I have visited, Positano stays with me. It’s been nearly a year since I’ve been there and the sun-drenched, pastel hues are still in my daydreams. You and John S. are so right, this place ‘bites deep’. Thank you for this walk down memory lane today. Lovely post!!
xx,
Heather
This is just what I needed to see to get me excited for our trip! So long in the planning, I can hardly believe we’ll actually be there. Before you know it, I’ll be back comparing notes with you and dreaming of a return trip!
xo Elizabeth
I love being in your suitcase and seeing these places through your trips- thank you for sharing. I used to think I had the best job, but yours tops the list ! ❤️
Nancy
I have been sharing your posts with my daughter-in-law because they are going to the Amalfi coast in September. I think she’s following you on Instagram now because I’m always tagging your posts for her.
Maybe we will finally get there ourselves this next year.
I just posted the recap of the Take Me Away party and I had to stop back over to drool over your photos again. Positano really is perfection! I have only been to Positano once but we stayed in Sorrento so I didn’t get to experience it enough. I have to stay at Le Sirenuse on my next time there. That hotel has been on my list for many years now and after seeing your photos, I know I MUST go! Now I just have to convince my husband… Thanks for linking up this month! ( I am glad to see your comments are working again!) Enjoy the rest of your week!
Shelley
Hello Sandy,
Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful!
And my breathing stopped, I do not have any words !!!!
Warm hugs, Mia