From our international correspondent, Anne McNally…

Positano is perched on the Amalfi coast between Ravello (where Gore Vidal had his house) and Amalfi, a ride away by boat from Capri. It has been a long time favorite of artists and Italian jet sets (Rudolph Nureyev owned the island across, Franco Zeffirelli had a house …) There are no cars inside the village, you go everywhere by foot, which make it really sportive!! The beach is like a mini Eden Rock on one side of the village but mostly you go around to lunch and swim by boat to fantastic places.

Where to lunch: Conca del Sogno, which is also a hotel and a lovely beach, is a must stop – very sophisticated and they make all their own products. Maria Grazia is a bit on the more simple side but has invented the incredible pastas al zucchinis. On the other side towards Amalfi, try Da Adolfo for great seafood.

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