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Is Montepertuso worth it?

Worth it if…Lives up to the hype · +43Hill hamlet above Positano named for a giant hole in the mountain, with a panoramic church square
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Parrocchia Santa Maria delle Grazie Montepertuso · Google Maps
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Worth it, with conditions. Pleasant and peaceful rather than spectacular; few reviews to suggest it is a highlight.

Hype13How famous and hyped it is
Reality56Evidence-based, votes take over as they come in
The gap+43Lives up to the hypeHow we score
4.4 ★ Google · 18 reviews— hypegap votes · be one of the first

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A good short leg-burner from Positano with a big view at the top.

Why Reality is 56

Lives up to its fame3/5Pleasant and peaceful rather than spectacular; few reviews to suggest it is a highlight.
Value for money4/5Free, with cheap bus access and good views.
Can’t get it elsewhere3/5The pierced rock is distinctive, but Nocelle and the Path of the Gods give bigger views.
Easy to do3/5Short bus hop but a steep climb on foot; church hours are limited.

What people loved

Quiet square with views over the coast and Li Galli islands to CapriThe curious pierced rock and its legend give it a story beyond the viewTerrace restaurants good for sunset, away from Positano prices and crowds

What wore them down

Very little to do; the church is often closed outside its short hoursThe walk up from Positano is steep and longThe 'Buco' is best seen from a distance and is easy to miss without directionsFew English reviews online, so expectations are hard to set

Parking & getting there

Don’t drive

Not worth driving: the hamlet's streets are narrow, street parking is for residents and Google shows no public lot in Montepertuso. Park in Positano (Viale Pasitea) and ride the local bus up.

  • Parking Garage Mandara Positanogarage · about 12 min walk · ★ 3.1 (670)Price not publishedMap
  • Parcheggio Russolot · about 11 min walk · ★ 4 (204)Price not publishedMap
  • Anas ordinance 340/19: alternating-plate (odd/even) restrictions on the SS163 Amalfitana each year 1 April–30 September in set time bands stradeanas.it
  • Street parking in Positano is for residents; use private lots positano.com

Without a car: Local bus from Piazza dei Mulini up to Montepertuso (a few minutes) or the old stairway on foot

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
Car parks from Google Maps; walking times are estimates. Checked 2026-10-17. Prices change, so check at the entrance.

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EntryFree (village, church square and views)Source · Checked Oct 17, 2026
The 'Buco'A large natural hole through Monte Gambera (510 m); legend says the Virgin Mary pierced it with her finger while defeating the DevilSource · Checked Oct 17, 2026
ChurchSanta Maria delle Grazie sits on a hill with a large panoramic churchyard; listed open 4–7 pm daily plus Sunday morningSource · Checked Oct 17, 2026
Getting thereFrom Piazza dei Mulini: local bus a few minutes up the hill road, or the old stairway (up to ~1,500 steps); taxi about €40 for 1–4 peopleSource · Checked Oct 17, 2026
Time needed1–2 hours including the climb or bus and a look aroundSource: Google reviews · Checked Oct 17, 2026
TrailsStarting point for walks into the Lattari Mountains and on to NocelleSource · Checked Oct 17, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
  • Monday: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 – 11:00 AM, 4:00 – 7:00 PM

In their words

“Unfortunately, the church was closed, but all around you could feel the quiet and peace of the place.”
Carmela Mammato · Google review · 2 years ago
“Views of the Amalfi Coast and the Isola Li Galli all the way to Capri.”
Carmela Mammato · Google review · 2 years ago
“After a challenging walk from Positano you can enjoy an enchanting view”
Gianpietro Comelli · Google review · 5 years ago

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Questions people ask

What is the hole in the mountain above Positano?

The 'pertuso' of Montepertuso, a natural hole through Monte Gambera; legend says the Virgin Mary made it while defeating the Devil.

How do you get to Montepertuso from Positano?

By the local bus up the hill road (a few minutes), a taxi (about €40), or the old stairway of up to ~1,500 steps.

Is Montepertuso worth visiting?

Yes for a quiet view and dinner if you have spare time in Positano; it is small, so don't expect much else.

Better fits, according to people who went

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Sources

Verdict by The Hype Gap editors. No one paid for it. Facts checked Oct 17, 2026. How we score · Standards