Is Laurito Beach worth it?
Worth it if…Underrated · +39Tiny cove east of Positano reached by Da Adolfo's red-fish boat, famous for long seafood lunches
Worth it, with conditions. 4.4 across 657 reviews; repeat visitors call it the best experience on the coast. Complaints are about boats and crowds.
Hype25How famous and hyped it is
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4.4 ★ Google · 657 reviews— hypegap votes · be one of the first
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Boat ride, long lunch by the water and a swim: reviewers describe it as a trip highlight.
Why Reality is 64
Lives up to its fame4/54.4 across 657 reviews; repeat visitors call it the best experience on the coast. Complaints are about boats and crowds.
Value for money3/5Free boat and free beach section, but meals are priced as a destination lunch.
Can’t get it elsewhere4/5The boat-to-lunch ritual is a Positano classic you can't replicate on the main beach.
Easy to do3/5The shuttle is simple but small, with queues at lunch time; reservations needed in summer.
What people loved
Fun, scenic boat ride with views of Positano from the waterFresh, simple seafood: mozzarella grilled on lemon leaves, mussel soup, whole fishRelaxed, casual beach vibe that many repeat visitors call their Amalfi favouriteFree section of beach lets you stay after lunch without renting a loungerWhat wore them down
Boat queues at peak times; the shuttle holds only about 10 peopleLunch-only and pricey; Google rates it 'expensive'Small cove that gets crowded in high seasonReservations effectively required in summerParking & getting there
Driving is possiblePossible but hard: limited roadside parking on the SS163 near Hotel San Pietro and the Laurito steps; easier to take Da Adolfo's boat from Spiaggia Grande.
- Roadside parking on the SS163 between the Laurito and Arienzo stairsstreetPrice not published
- Parcheggio Russogarage · about 32 min walk · ★ 4 (204)Price not publishedMap
- Private garages are valet-style (you leave the keys) and charge by the full hour; reviewers report about €8–10/hour in summer, but no operator price list could be verified maps.google.com
- Blue-line street meters are scarce and almost never free in summer; white-and-yellow lines are residents only positano.com
- Alternating number-plate scheme (odd/even last digit) on the SS163 Vietri–Positano 10:00–18:00 on designated dates (2026: e.g. 30 Mar–6 Apr, 24 Apr–2 May; October weekends/holidays; none from 1 Nov); exemptions include residents, guests with a coast hotel booking, taxis/NCC, motorbikes positano.com
- Check current SS163 alternating-plate dates on ANAS / news before driving in season napolike.it
- positano.com advises parking along the road between the Laurito and Arienzo flights of steps; spaces are few and fill early in summer positano.com
Without a car: Da Adolfo's boat (red fish flag) from the Spiaggia Grande pier about every 30 min, or SITA bus to near Hotel San Pietro
Driving rules in Positano
Avoid driving on the Amalfi Coast from spring to autumn: the SS163 is narrow and congested, plate restrictions apply on peak dates, and Positano's parking is private, expensive and full by mid-morning. Ferries and SITA buses are the better choice. A car only helps for out-of-season trips or trailheads such as Pontone or Agerola.
- Alternating number plates on the SS163 Amalfitana. Anas ordinance 340/19 restricts non-resident cars on the coast road by last plate digit (odd plates barred on odd dates, even on even dates) from 10:00 to 18:00 on designated dates. 2026 dates reported: 30 Mar–6 Apr and 24 Apr–2 May, with October weekends and holidays also listed by positano.com, and none from 1 November. It covers 14 municipalities, from Vietri sul Mare to Positano, including Amalfi, Ravello, Praiano, Furore and Conca dei Marini. Exempt (with documents): residents, guests with a confirmed coast booking, taxis and NCC, disabled-badge vehicles, workers and homeowners. Motorbikes are also exempt per positano.com. Check current dates with Anas or the Comune before driving. napolike.it
- Anas ordinance (legal basis). Permanent Anas ordinance 340/19 sets the alternating-plate restrictions on the SS163 each year from 1 April to 30 September, in set time bands. stradeanas.it
- Positano ZTL for large vehicles. Via Pasitea, Piazza dei Mulini and Via C. Colombo are a ZTL for vehicles with more than 5 seats (€5 per trip). Paying does not allow stopping or parking. positano.com
- Street parking is residents-only. Street parking in Positano and its hamlets (Montepertuso, Nocelle) is for residents. White-and-yellow lines are residents-only and the few blue-line meters are almost never free in summer. Visitors use private valet-style garages that charge by the full hour, with no verified operator price lists. positano.com
- Parking overview. positano.com's parking guide lists the private garages and blue-line spots along the coast; spaces fill early in summer. positano.com
Know before you go
See something out of date? Fix it right here.Reservation required. Book Da Adolfo for lunch or sunbeds in season; the free boat runs about every 30 min from Spiaggia Grande but fills (approx. 10 seats).
BoatDa Adolfo's boat (red fish flag) leaves the Spiaggia Grande pier about every 30 minutes; reviewers say it is free, takes ~10 min and holds about 10 peopleSource · Checked Oct 17, 2026
ReservationReservations are 'more or less required' for lunch or sun loungers at Da Adolfo; book onlineSource · Checked Oct 17, 2026
EntryBeach split into a free section and a private section of a small hotel; two casual beach restaurantsSource · Checked Oct 17, 2026
HoursDa Adolfo open daily 10 a.m.–6 p.m. in season (lunch-focused)Source: Google Maps · Checked Oct 17, 2026
Getting thereBoat from Spiaggia Grande (~10 min), or SITA bus to the stop near Hotel San Pietro (~1 km east of centre) and a flight of steps downSource · Checked Oct 17, 2026
Water taxiOne reviewer paid €40 for a private water taxi when not using the shuttleSource: Google reviews · Checked Oct 17, 2026
Time neededHalf a day (lunch plus beach time)Source: Google reviews · Checked Oct 17, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
In their words
“The ~10 minute boat to the beach was fun and a nice way to see Positano from the water.”
“there were more people in line for the da adolfo boat than could get on (it's 10 max)”
“It can be crowded and getting there by ferry only may be a bit intimidating but it was worth it.”
“Hands down my family’s favourite restaurant and experience on the Amalfi coast!”
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Questions people ask
How do you get to Da Adolfo in Positano?
Take Da Adolfo's boat (red fish flag) from the Spiaggia Grande pier, about every 30 minutes, or take the SITA bus to near Hotel San Pietro and walk down the steps.
Is the Da Adolfo boat free?
Reviewers describe the shuttle as free; it holds about 10 people, so you may wait at busy times.
Do you need a reservation at Da Adolfo?
Effectively yes in summer for lunch or sunbeds; book online.
What should you order at Da Adolfo?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend mozzarella grilled on lemon leaves, mussel soup and whole grilled fish.
Better fits, according to people who went
Sources
- Positano.com – The beaches of Positano (Laurito, Da Adolfo boat)
- Wanderlust Storytellers – Positano beaches
- Da Adolfo – reservations
- Google Maps – Ristorante Da Adolfo