Neither Paris nor Venice, it is the preferred destination for Europeans for a honeymoon.
Are you getting married soon and looking for a destination that will seal your romance forever? While the Seychelles, Mauritius, and French Polynesia are among the most popular honeymoon destinations, we've unearthed a rare gem just 3 hours from Paris.
This colorful cliffside village perfectly embodies the archetype of "European romance" and is among the top 10 honeymoon destinations according to European Best Destinations. Legend has it that this village was founded by the sea god Neptune to please the nymph Pasitea...
Every corner of the village exudes romance: you will stroll hand in hand through narrow streets discovering an explosion of colors and scents, between the bougainvillea in bloom, the pastel-colored houses, the small craft shops that smell of lemon or leather and the cobalt blue of the sea on the horizon...
This village, as well as the entire coast, is renowned for its glamour, excellent cuisine, and romantic dream hotels housed in grand historic palaces with breathtaking sea views from private terraces, some with private pools and jacuzzis. This gem is Positano on Italy's Amalfi Coast, also ranked among Italy's most beautiful hidden gems by European Best Destinations , making it a more secret destination for your honeymoon than the European must-sees like Paris or Venice.
At sunset, you won't want to miss a private boat ride or a chilled limoncello aperitif while admiring the incredibly photogenic scenery. As night falls, the magic happens: the village transforms into a shimmering waterfall under a sky tinged with pink and orange. It's time to enjoy a sumptuous dinner for two on a terrace overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea...
If you're looking for a safe bet for your honeymoon in Positano, you'll either stay at Le Sirenuse, a former 18th-century palazzo that houses a Michelin-starred restaurant (La Sponda) and is lit every night by 400 candles, or at San Pietro di Positano, a 5-star hotel built into the cliffside, featuring a private beach, a rock-cut pool, pretty gardens, and restaurants.
Looking for a more exclusive experience? Then head to Villa Treville, the former residence of director Franco Zeffirelli, nestled on a cliff and boasting a private beach. If you'd like panoramic views of the entire bay, the equally romantic Hotel Marincanto also offers direct access to the village center.
So, convinced by Positano? Book your flight to Naples now, a 2-hour direct flight from Paris. You can then reach Positano either by sea on board a ferry in the summer (1 hour 10 minutes journey), or by the local Circumvesuviana train line towards Sorrento (1 hour 30 minutes journey) and then by SITA Sud bus or ferry to reach the village (45 minutes journey).
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