Laurito, Positano
The verdict
- Best for: Anyone who wants a long, slow lunch by the sea and a swim in clear water, reached by a little boat ride rather than a fight for space on a town beach.
- Best spot: A table and a lounger at one of the cove restaurants such as Da Adolfo, with its famous free boat shuttle from Positano.
- Know this: Most people arrive by the small boat shuttle from the main Positano beach, as the road route is a long set of steps.
Published 10 February 2026. Last reviewed 3 March 2026
Laurito is a small cove tucked east of Positano, out of sight of the town and reached most easily by a short boat ride. It is best known for its rustic beach restaurants, above all Da Adolfo with its red fish painted boat that shuttles guests free from the main Positano beach. The appeal is simple: a long lunch of grilled fish and lemon, a glass of wine, a swim, and an afternoon with no rush.
The honest read is that the cove is small and pebbly, shared between a couple of restaurants with paid loungers and only small free patches. This is not a place for a big free beach day; you come for the table and the setting. It earns its loyal following, but it books out in summer, and the only easy way in is the boat, so you plan your day around the shuttle times rather than the other way round.
The water saves it, clear, calm and quickly deepening, ideal for a swim between courses. Come for lunch and stay the afternoon, reserve ahead, and let the slow pace do its work. If you want a busy town beach go to Spiaggia Grande, for a quiet cliff walk try Fornillo, and for late afternoon sun head to the cove at Arienzo nearby.
Clubs on this beach
Laurito is shared between rustic beach restaurants with paid loungers and small free patches, rather than a single nightclub style venue. For more club style options on the coast, see our Amalfi Coast beach clubs directory.
Da Adolfo
Da Adolfo is the cove best known restaurant, marked by its red fish painted boat that shuttles guests free from the main Positano beach. It serves grilled fish and house wine with loungers by the water; reserve ahead in summer. Exact rates and shuttle times are to be confirmed.
Other cove restaurants and free patches
The rest of the small cove is shared between further beach restaurants with paid loungers and small areas of free public space. Operators and any minimum spend are to be confirmed, so check ahead and arrive early for a free spot.
Laurito sits east of Positano, hidden from the town and reached most easily from the water. The road route is a long flight of steps down from the Amalfi coast road, so almost everyone comes by boat. Da Adolfo runs a free shuttle boat for guests from the main Positano beach, marked by the red fish on its bow.
If you are not heading to Da Adolfo, small boats and water taxis also serve the cove in season. Book a table where you can, check shuttle times, and bring sun protection and water, as the cove is small and facilities are limited to the restaurants.
Reserve a day at Laurito
Laurito is all about its cove restaurants, but tell us your date and party and we will point you to the right loungers and tables here and along the Amalfi Coast. No charge to enquire.
Common questions
How do you get to Laurito beach?
Most people come by boat. Da Adolfo runs a free shuttle for its guests from the main Positano beach, and other small boats serve the cove in season. The road route is a long stairway down from the coast road, which few choose in the heat.
What is Da Adolfo?
Da Adolfo is the cove best known rustic beach restaurant, famous for the red fish painted boat that ferries guests free from Positano. It serves grilled fish, lemon and house wine by the water, and reservations are wise in summer.
Is Laurito a good beach for swimming?
Yes, the water is clear, calm and deepens quickly, which makes for an easy swim straight off the cove. Lifeguard cover is limited, so swim with normal care, as conditions are usually settled but never guaranteed.
Is there free space at Laurito?
There are small areas of free public space between the restaurants, but the cove is mostly paid loungers and is small. Arrive early for a free spot, or book a table and lounger at one of the restaurants.
When is the best time to visit Laurito?
May, June and September bring warm, settled sea with the cove restaurants and their boats running and lighter crowds than the July and August peak, when tables and loungers fill fast.
