La Torre 

Location & Area

One can reach La Torre from the street level going down a 200-meters public walkway that includes approximately 350 steps, Or, weather and sea conditions permitting, as well as time of your arrival, both on arrival and departure you will be transferred by ferry boat directly at the property from Positano, sailing along the magic coastline !

A grocery shop in Praiano will deliver, free of charge, any grocery items you may need (a brochure with full list of these items is provided in the property). They speak English !A car is not essential to stay at La Torre. If you do hire one, you will be able to park it at an extra charge in Positano. From the property there is direct access to the sea through a concrete platform. you will reach it from La Torre going down approximately 70 outdoor steps. From here you can call water taxis which at a small fee (Euro 20) will take you to and from Positano.

Those who like hiking and climbing will be able to easily reach the famous trail along the ridge of the mountains that overlook the Amalfi Coast. For its extraordinary beauty, made of precipices and breathtaking views, the trail is called “Sentiero degli Dei”: Path of the Gods.In Positano, it is possible to enjoy aquatic and underwater sports, to rent boats and to take mini cruises by day and night along the coast. From the dock in Positano you will also be able to board ferries and hydrofoils to Amalfi and Salerno, Capri, Sorrento Coast and Naples, as well as go on mini-cruises. You must indeed take a tour of the coast from the sea.If you are fond of archaeology, Pompeii, Herculaneum and Paestum are easily within reach and, of course, Naples as well.

Travel Tips.

Italy Photo Gallery.

Positano was a port of the Amalfi Republic in medieval times, and prospered in the 16th and 17th centuries. But by the mid-19th century, the town had fallen on hard times. More than half the population emigrated, mostly to Australia.

Positano was a relatively poor fishing village during the first half of the 20th century. It began to attract large numbers of tourists in the 1950s, especially after John Steinbeck published his essay about Positano in Harper's Bazaar in May, 1953: "Positano bites deep", Steinbeck wrote. "It is a dream place that isn’t quite real when you are there and becomes beckoningly real after you have gone."

The church of Santa Maria Assunta features a dome made of majolica tiles as well as a 13th century Byzantine icon of a black Madonna. According to local legend, the icon had been stolen from Byzantium and was being transported by pirates across the Mediterranean. A terrible storm had blown up in the waters opposite Positano and the frightened sailors heard a voice on board saying "Posa, posa!" ("Put down! Put down!"). The precious icon was unloaded and carried to the fishing village and the storm abated.

Positano has been featured in several films, including Only You (1994), and Under the Tuscan Sun (2003), as well as being mentioned in the 2009 musical film Nine in the song "Cinema Italiano". Positano is also the setting for the romantic adventure novel, "Finding Positano, A Love Story" (2010), by William James. It also hosts the annual Cartoons on the Bay Festival, at which Pulcinella awards for excellence in animation are presented. From July 1967 and through most of the 1970s, Positano was home of singer-songwriter Shawn Phillips and was where most of his best known work was composed. Also, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards from The Rolling Stones wrote the song "Midnight Rambler" in the cafes of Positano while on vacation. Patricia Highsmith based the little port of Mongibello in The Talented Mr Ripley on Positano. The town is also where parts of the film adaptation were filmed.

Today tourism is by far the major industry in Positano. Positano is also very popular for Limoncello and for L"Albertissimo", an alcoholic tipple that can only be found at a small stall at the main harbour.

Check-in procedure

Check-in time is between 3 and 8 p.m. You will be taken to the booked accommodation and will be asked for a photo copy of your Id or passport, any extras and the Breakage deposit (in cash only) Euro 500,00 – this is refunded on your departure day, less any breakages.

We strongly recommend contacting our land agents the day before or early morning of your arrival day, to let them know how you intend getting to the resort and approximate arrival time, they will in this occasion be able to advise of any local festas, roads closed etc...

Check-out time is between 06:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Arrival and departure times can be arranged outside these times for this service a supplement of Euro 55,00 is applied.

Local Supplements

On Request:

Dealy cleaning Euro 60,00 per day.

Chef Euro 60,00 per day.

Highchair and Cot with linen are available at weekly supplement of Euro 55,00 payable locally.

Air Conditioning/Heating supplement is Euro 0,40 per Kw.

Welcome pack service charge Euro 10,00 - Our English speaking local agent in Italy provides a personal shopping service for food items which they deliver to the accommodation prior to your arrival. This is not a set welcome pack but is tailored to your individual requirements. If you are interested in this option, please contact us via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and give us your list of items including quantities. It is important to do this at least a week before your departure. You will need to pay in cash on arrival at the property, so please ensure you have taken enough Euros with you. You will be charged the local price for the goods (a receipt will be given) plus a delivery charge of 10,00 Euro.

Municipal Holiday Residence Tax payable locally in cash.

How to get there

There are several ways to get to the Amalfi Coast from Naples Capodichino Airport or Naples Train station either by renting a car or by public transport.Also possible to arrange private transfer directly to Positano/property.Ask us for quotation.Once in Positano you can get around fine without the car as parking in the towns is hard to come by and expensive.Public Busses operate year - around connecting all the Amalfi Coast villages and Sorrento area.Ferries (from May to October) operate a service between Positano - Amalfi – Sorrento – Capri Island – Naples and Salerno.Amalfi Coast transport.

NOTES

Just right for a romantic get-away holiday or honeymoon (or second honeymoon !) on one of the most romantic coastlines in the world.Rental tariff includes consumes of electricity, gas, water, bedroom and bathroom linen with weekly changes. Transport on arrival and departure (with boat from Positano or with porter from the road).

Policies & disclaimers

Bookings / Payments: Within option expiry day 30% deposit is required in order to confirm the booking. Balance payment is due 45 days prior to arrival date.Cancellations and Curtailments by the client: Once payment is received and voucher (Booking Confirmation) issued, any amendments or cancellations will incur the following charges:Cancellation fees:10% From date of confirmation, up to 45 days prior to rental commencement period.50% 44 – 30 days prior to rental commencement period.90% 29 – 07 days prior to rental commencement period.100% less then 7 days prior to rental commencement or during period.Please consult our Booking Terms and Conditions.