Arienzo between beach, nature and hiking trails

Arienzo between beaches and hiking trails

Arienzo, a locality in Positano, is a destination for different types of travel plans: the Spiaggia di Arienzo, hiking trails and the stairways connecting the locality with the beach are the main points of focus. This gives you a clear way to orient yourself between the coast, nature and outdoor activity. Depending on whether you place the beach, a hike or the surrounding landscape at the centre of your plans, you can set different priorities for your stay.

The Spiaggia di Arienzo

The Spiaggia di Arienzo lies between two high, densely vegetated cliffs. Mediterranean scrub, palm trees and flowers define its immediate surroundings. A villa built by Franco Zeffirelli stands at the Spiaggia di Arienzo. The villa built by Franco Zeffirelli adds an architectural accent to this coastal spot among the cliffs, Mediterranean scrub, palm trees and flowers.

Getting your bearings at the beach

The Spiaggia di Arienzo is also known as the “Spiaggia dei trecento gradini”. SITA buses from Positano stop near the Spiaggia di Arienzo; a staircase then leads down to the beach. Those travelling by bus first reach the area near the beach; access to the water is then via the staircase. The Arienzo Beach Club, located at the Spiaggia di Arienzo, offers food and cocktails; its boat service departs daily from Molo Lucibello.

Hiking trails and stages

CAI hiking trail 331 begins in the locality of Arienzo at a long, steep staircase on the Strada Statale Costiera Amalfitana, Via Arienzo. The classic route of the Sentiero degli Dei runs for approximately 7.8 kilometres from Bomerano (Agerola) to Nocelle (Positano) and takes 3–4 hours to complete. At approximately 7.8 kilometres and 3–4 hours, the classic route occupies a distinct portion of the hiking day in your daily planning. Choosing the route is important for planning your day: the CAI trail begins in Arienzo, while the Sentiero degli Dei begins in Bomerano.

Steps and natural surroundings

From Nocelle, 1,500 steps lead down to the locality of Arienzo; from Arienzo, a further 300 steps lead down to the Spiaggia di Arienzo. For the descent to the water, the additional section of 300 steps must be added to the route connecting Nocelle with Arienzo.

Placing Arienzo within your travel plans

Vallone Porto is a Site of Community Importance due to its distinctive natural features. The Spiaggia Fornillo beach is also located in the immediate vicinity of Arienzo.

If you are planning accommodation in Arienzo, you can use the spatial arrangement of your plans as a guide: the Spiaggia di Arienzo, CAI trail 331, Nocelle and the Sentiero degli Dei represent different points and routes. This kind of planning helps you keep beach days, local stairways and hiking stages conceptually separate.

Other places for orientation

For further orientation, you can also visit Cava Deʼ Tirreni, Montepertuso, Capaccio, Castellabate, Poderia, Roccapiemonte, Ceraso and Fonte.

For the broader travel overview: Salerno.