Known locally as the 'beach of 300 steps,' Arienzo rewards those willing to earn their sunlight. The staircase descends from the coastal road east of Positano down to a secluded pebble cove that catches the last rays of sunlight on this stretch of coast. A small beach club serves drinks and simple lunches, but the free section is ample and rarely crowded. The water is extraordinarily clear — the isolation keeps it pristine. The climb back up is the price you pay, and it is steep. This is not a beach for anyone with mobility issues, but for fit travelers seeking quiet, it is unbeatable.
SITA bus stop on SS163 above the staircase. Boat shuttle from Spiaggia Grande (seasonal).
Take the boat shuttle from Spiaggia Grande instead of the stairs (ask at the pier, roughly 10 EUR round trip). The sunset here outlasts every other beach in Positano — stay until 19:30 in summer.
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