What to Pack for Positano

The hundreds of stone steps and steep, winding lanes of Positano are punishing on feet. Shoes with excellent arch support and a grippy sole are non-negotiable for navigating the vertical landscape.

The humid coastal air in Positano means perspiration builds quickly. Quick-dry fabric is good for washing in your hotel sink and having it ready by morning, saving precious luggage space.

Accommodations in Positano are often charming but compact, with limited closet space. These cubes keep your items organized and compressed within a small suitcase.

Essential for carrying a sun hat, water, and a stolen lemon from a garden walk back to your room. It tucks away when not needed for exploring the cliffside shops.

Italian outlets use Type F plugs. This adapter ensures you can charge your camera to capture the pastel-colored houses tumbling down to the turquoise sea.

A full day exploring from the Path of the Gods hike down to the Spiaggia Grande beach drains phone batteries. This bank provides enough juice for navigation and photos.

The braided nylon withstands being tossed in a beach bag with gritty sand. Having spares means one can charge in your room while another is in your daypack.

The well-known views of Positano demand high-quality imagery. A compact camera with a wide-angle lens is good for capturing the sheer scale of the cliffside village without the bulk of professional gear.

Keeps liquids contained and visible for security. Useful for organizing essentials in the often-small bathrooms of Positano's historic hotels.

For treating blisters from walking the stone steps or small scrapes. The compact size fits easily into your daypack for hikes along the Amalfi Coast.

The bus ride along the winding Amalfi Coast road or a boat trip to Capri can unsettle stomachs. These provide drug-free relief so you can enjoy the views.

Eliminates liquid spills in your luggage. The Mediterranean sun and sea salt can dry hair and skin; a good conditioner bar helps maintain moisture.

Safeguards your passport and credit cards from electronic theft in crowded Positano piazzas or on packed ferries. Keeps documents dry from sea spray.

The best way to carry cash for the lemon granita stands and ceramic shops discreetly under your clothing, leaving your hands free for the steep climbs.

Useful for securing your suitcase left at a luggage storage if you arrive before your room is ready in Positano, or for lockers at beach clubs.

Provides peace of mind when checking bags on flights to Naples, as connections can be tight. Lets you track your belongings as you travel the coast to Positano.

Essential for the often long journey to reach Positano, whether by plane, train, and bus or car. Supports your neck on winding coastal roads.

Shutters out the early morning Mediterranean light that filters through your shuttered window in Positano, allowing for rest after a day of climbing steps.

Stay hydrated on the go without bulk. The public water in Positano is safe to drink, so you can refill after descending to the beach, saving money and plastic.

Sudden, brief showers are common outside summer. A compact umbrella keeps you dry while you wait under a lemon tree or dash into a cafe.

Good for carrying purchases from the boutiques along Via dei Mulini or for a picnic of local cheese and bread on the beach. Reduces plastic use.