Overan old fishermen’s house that every so often became a haven for people from Positano, who made themselves up the Saracens to revile the legend of the predators’ landing on a wonderful rock spike there is the ideal refuge of those who land here and wish to immerse themselves in the splendid colours of the Amalfi Coast. Hotel Covo Dei Saraceni Positano is within easy reach of Amalfi,which boasts one of Italy's most spectacular cathedrals, Mount Vesuvius, Pompei and the beautiful island of Capri. Naples Capodichino Airport is 65 km away (90 min). Hotel Covo Dei Saraceni Positano is a delightful, family-owned hotel and the only one on the beach front. Having started life as a sea front restaurant, it has been transformed over the years into the charming hotel it is today. The guest rooms range from medium-size to spacious, most with views over the water. Wooden furniture, paving in cotto, windows which constitute great picture frames around the blue sea. The great terrace of the Covo dei Saraceni faces the sea. In the Savino Restaurant, in which delicate pale colored texiles have been used for the up holstery, drapes and cushions, guests are served the freshest fish, home made pasta, and numerous local delicacies. The breakfast room, on the first floor of the hotel, takes its name from the great lilac bougainvillea which flowers here from early spring to late summer.
