Is Positano safe for solo female travelers?

Positano is a highly popular tourist destination known for its beautiful landscapes and friendly locals. Known for its lower crime rate, the town generally feels quite safe, even for solo female travelers. There's a strong police presence and people in the city are very respectful towards visitors. As anywhere, it's important to take general precautions, especially at night, but even as a solo female traveler, you should feel comfortable exploring this beautiful Italian location.

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How safe is Positano for female travelers?

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4.6 /5

based on 3 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

It was a one day trip although Positano would have been much time worth but still I would suggest to skip the famous lemon gelato( I forgot the name😅) it's just a fancy version of normal gelato. The money is only for the views and I would recommend taking the ferry towards your next destination as the views behind would be lit.

Posted: August 5, 2024Experienced: June, 2024
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Couple travel

Positano was such a nice and chill place to relax. When I was there, weather was not very hot, sea was even little cold but we have swimmed anyway. While you are in the sea, please look back to view from the sea and see how amazing feeling is this 🥹

Posted: April 30, 2024
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Solo travel

Positano is nice and the way the buildings are incorporated into the cliff slope is cool, but in my opinion, the town itself was too crowded and 'pretentious'.

Posted: March 24, 2023
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