Is Nocelle worth it?

Worth it if…Underrated · +15Tiny car-free hamlet ~450 m above Positano where the Path of the Gods ends

Worth it, with conditions. Visitors praise the quiet and the view; it is small, so expectations should be modest.

Hype50How famous and hyped it is

Reality65Evidence-based, votes take over as they come in

The gap+15UnderratedHow we score

4.7 ★ Google · 783 reviews— hypegap votes · be one of the first

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The natural finish of the Path of the Gods; worth a pause before the descent.

Why Reality is 65

Lives up to its fame4/5Visitors praise the quiet and the view; it is small, so expectations should be modest.

Value for money4/5Free views and a cheap bus ride; trail-end food is reasonably priced by Positano standards.

Can’t get it elsewhere3/5Montepertuso offers similar high views closer to Positano.

Easy to do3/5Cheap bus but winding and cash-only; otherwise a long staircase.

What people loved

Quiet, traffic-free hamlet with sweeping views over Positano and the coastWell-loved trail-end kiosk for fresh lemon juice, granita and simple lunchesReachable by cheap local bus, so non-hikers can see the Path of the Gods views

What wore them down

Very small: little to do beyond the view and a mealGetting there means a winding, crowded bus or the long staircaseBus often cash-only and no ATM in the villageCrowded with hikers at midday in season

Parking & getting there

Don’t drive

Don't drive: Nocelle is reached by a narrow mountain road from Montepertuso and Google lists no public car park in the hamlet. Take the local bus from Positano or walk.

Mobility Amalfi bus stop, Nocelle (bus terminus, not parking)park and ride · about 3 min walk · ★ 3.7 (18)Price not publishedMap
Parking Garage Mandara Positano (park here, bus up)garage · about 29 min walk · ★ 3.1 (670)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 and its hamlets is for residents; use private lots positano.com

Without a car: Local bus from Positano (Piazza dei Mulini) via Montepertuso to Nocelle, about €1.30 and roughly hourly, carry cash; or ~1,700 steps

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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Booking: No booking; reserve restaurants in high season

EntryFree village; no entry feeSource · Checked Oct 17, 2026

ElevationAbout 450 m above sea level, with wide coastal viewsSource · Checked Oct 17, 2026

Path of the GodsOfficial end of the 7.8 km Path of the Gods from BomeranoSource · Checked Oct 17, 2026

Getting thereFrom Piazza dei Mulini: small local bus via Montepertuso (about €1.30, roughly hourly, often cash only) or ~1,700 steps up/down (30–45 min down); taxi about €50 for 1–4 peopleSource · Checked Oct 17, 2026

Time needed1–2 hours for a visit and lunch; most people pass through at the end of the hikeSource: Google reviews · Checked Oct 17, 2026

ServicesA few cafés/restaurants and a kiosk; reviewers report no ATM in the hamletSource: Google reviews · Checked Oct 17, 2026

Opening hours (Google)