Why go
Walking from the upper streets toward the shore shows how Positano’s buildings fit the hillside. Santa Maria Assunta offers a clear landmark: its majolica dome and Byzantine Madonna icon tie the townscape to its older religious story. The beach then opens the view back toward the houses.
What to look for
- Santa Maria Assunta’s majolica dome stands out among the hillside houses.
- The church holds a thirteenth-century Byzantine icon of a Black Madonna.
- From the shore, the town’s streets and buildings rise sharply up the slope.
Useful to know
- Plan for stairs and a return climb if you descend to the shore.
- Pair the church with a walk through the streets rather than rushing straight to the beach.
- Check current transport and church access before making a tight onward connection.