Lovers' Path (Sentiero degli Innamorati)

The Sentiero degli Innamorati is the shortest walk on this list but arguably the most romantic. This cliffside path connects Positano’s two main beaches — the bustling Spiaggia Grande and the quieter, more bohemian Fornillo — threading past ancient Saracen watchtowers and through bougainvillea-draped stone arches. The path is carved into the rock face about 30 meters above the water, and at several points you walk directly above the surf crashing into sea caves below. Two medieval towers — Torre Trasita and Torre Clavel — stand sentry along the way, remnants of the coastal defense system that once ran the entire length of the Tyrrhenian shore. The walk takes barely fifteen minutes but it feels like passing through a portal: the tourist energy of Spiaggia Grande fades and Fornillo’s laid-back atmosphere takes over. Go at sunset when the cliffs glow orange and the path is almost empty. It is also the only way to reach Fornillo on foot, making it a functional path that doubles as a beauty.