Yeah, I read that article, and it's soooo complicated. Currently in Levanto next to the Cinque Terre. Went for a hike on Friday in the middle of October and the crowds were still...unenjoyable. And, yeah, I'm part of the crowds. I honestly cannot imagine what it would it be like in summer. Actually, I can. It sounds like hell. And I imagine Positano must be as well.
I have no long term answers, just short term answers we use for ourselves. Visit places like the CT in the shoulder and off season. Get up early and see the towns before the rest of the crowds. And seek out the places that are less famous. Thereby ruining those places down the road.
Exactly - it's complicated! And to lightly say that tourism doesn't help the people who live here misses a huge part of the very complicated conversation. (And demonstrates once again how little people who only visit here for a day or a week really know about this place.) Simply not going to Positano or the Amalfi Coast isn't the solution since tourism is a vital part of the communities here. But having an actual conversation about it is the start. So it's disappointing when articles like that get traction but don't actually push a dialogue forward in any useful way. As I often consider the part I play in all of this world of social media and travel, these are conversations I would like to have. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on it!
Hi Tom, for arriving in Positano what I recommend usually depends on where you're staying and what the budget is for the trip. If you're staying down near the bottom of town (near the sea) and want to do public transport options, I would suggest taking the train from Bari to Salerno and then the ferry to Positano. (If you're traveling when the ferry is running, which is from about Easter through the end of October/ first few days of November.) You'll get a lovely view of much of the Amalfi Coast from the sea on the ferry ride. That option is a bit exhausting, however, if you are staying near the top of Positano and have luggage to handle. The other option would be a train to Naples and then a private taxi transfer to Positano. Whenever it's possible for the budget, I always recommend a private transfer to and from the Amalfi Coast since it is definitely something that is worth the cost as far as comfort goes. Hope that helps!
I would discount any article in Vox as it is written by mean spirited Progressives who are SJWs and have contempt for "the rich" and see everything in terms of being a victim....locals vs tourists, wealthy westerners vs middle class westerners...etc etc. - The American media left are killjoys and make life worse. Enjoy the Amalfi Coast, forget Vox and their ilk.
I'm very late to this (missed it while I was traveling), but thanks for the shoutout! I love reading your dispatches from the Amalfi Coast and hope to visit again next spring!
Yeah, I read that article, and it's soooo complicated. Currently in Levanto next to the Cinque Terre. Went for a hike on Friday in the middle of October and the crowds were still...unenjoyable. And, yeah, I'm part of the crowds. I honestly cannot imagine what it would it be like in summer. Actually, I can. It sounds like hell. And I imagine Positano must be as well.
I have no long term answers, just short term answers we use for ourselves. Visit places like the CT in the shoulder and off season. Get up early and see the towns before the rest of the crowds. And seek out the places that are less famous. Thereby ruining those places down the road.
Like I said -- complicated.
Exactly - it's complicated! And to lightly say that tourism doesn't help the people who live here misses a huge part of the very complicated conversation. (And demonstrates once again how little people who only visit here for a day or a week really know about this place.) Simply not going to Positano or the Amalfi Coast isn't the solution since tourism is a vital part of the communities here. But having an actual conversation about it is the start. So it's disappointing when articles like that get traction but don't actually push a dialogue forward in any useful way. As I often consider the part I play in all of this world of social media and travel, these are conversations I would like to have. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on it!
What's the best way to travel from Bari to Positano?
Hi Tom, for arriving in Positano what I recommend usually depends on where you're staying and what the budget is for the trip. If you're staying down near the bottom of town (near the sea) and want to do public transport options, I would suggest taking the train from Bari to Salerno and then the ferry to Positano. (If you're traveling when the ferry is running, which is from about Easter through the end of October/ first few days of November.) You'll get a lovely view of much of the Amalfi Coast from the sea on the ferry ride. That option is a bit exhausting, however, if you are staying near the top of Positano and have luggage to handle. The other option would be a train to Naples and then a private taxi transfer to Positano. Whenever it's possible for the budget, I always recommend a private transfer to and from the Amalfi Coast since it is definitely something that is worth the cost as far as comfort goes. Hope that helps!
Thanks for the info
I would discount any article in Vox as it is written by mean spirited Progressives who are SJWs and have contempt for "the rich" and see everything in terms of being a victim....locals vs tourists, wealthy westerners vs middle class westerners...etc etc. - The American media left are killjoys and make life worse. Enjoy the Amalfi Coast, forget Vox and their ilk.
I'm very late to this (missed it while I was traveling), but thanks for the shoutout! I love reading your dispatches from the Amalfi Coast and hope to visit again next spring!