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8th October 2011 - Positano.

10.30 on the quay at Marina Picolo, Sorrento and the Citta di Sorrento is ready to leave for Positano and Amalfi.

It takes approx 40 minutes to sail around the Sorrentine peninsula to Positano.

Positano ferry at the Marina Picolo, Sorrento - © Ian Foster / fozimage

Positano, perched on a near vertical cliff claims to be the most picturesque and photogenic of the Amalfi towns.

Positano - © Ian Foster / fozimage

Houses are peach, pink and terracotta colours, covered with flowers and vines.

Positano ferry disembarking at Positano - © Ian Foster / fozimage

Divided by the Torre Trasita tower the Spiaggia del Fornillo lies to the West and the more popular Spiaggia Grande where the ferry docks lies to the East.

Positano - © Ian Foster / fozimage

The coast road Via G Marconi runs along the top of the town. Houses cascade down to the sea with narrow lanes and steps to explore.

Shops and restuarants spill out onto the lanes.

Just above the beach is the Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta.

Spiaggia Grande is made up of grey volcanic sand, a public beach at one end and the private beach with sunbeds and parasols at the other end.

All images © Ian Foster / fozimage