Spiaggia Grande Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Spiaggia Grande. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Day Trip to Positano, Amalfi & Ravello from Sorrento

• Full Day Private Amalfi Coast Tour from Sorrento or Naples

• Amalfi Coast Tour: Positano, Amalfi & Ravello from Naples

• From Salerno: Small Group Amalfi Coast boat tour with stops in Positano & Amalfi

• Private Tour of the Amalfi Coast from Sorrento with Driver

That depends. There’s no charge to visit Spaggia Grande’s public areas. However, they can get very crowded, especially during the peak season. Expect to pay upwards of €20 in a fenced-off area to rent a lounge chair and umbrella from a private beach club, known in Italian as a stabilimento balneare.

Adjacent to the Marina Grande port, the Spiaggia Grande is a sprawling stretch of coastline in Positano—the unfussy name just means “Big Beach” in Italian. It’s filled with beach clubs, restaurants, and bars. The drab sand isn’t likely to win any accolades, but it’s a fun spot for swimming and sunbathing.

Aim for the shoulder seasons, ideally May or June, or September through early October. The Amalfi Coast is thronged with tourists in the summer, and August is also when all of Italy goes on vacation, usually to the beach. Avoid the rush by coming just before, or just after, the biggest crowds hit.

Yes, it is possible to get to Positano independently, and Spaggia Grande is easy to walk to from most locations in town. Buses depart from Sorrento and Amalfi, while you can also take the ferry from Salerno. With limited time, a day trip will show you several towns along the Amalfi Coast.

Many guided bus tours depart from Sorrento and include stops in Amalfi, also located along the coast, and the hilltop town of Ravello, famed for its literary history and panoramic views. Free time to shop, take in the scenery, or grab a meal (or gelato) is usually offered in each location.