Spend a day learning to make fresh pasta and tiramisù on a cliff‑facing terrace at La Gavitella, then relax at a private beach club with shuttle-boat service from Positano. Practical and immersive, this combination class and beach day blends hands-on cooking with coastal views.
Spend a day learning to make fresh pasta and tiramisù on a cliff‑facing terrace at La Gavitella, then relax at a private beach club with shuttle-boat service from Positano. Practical and immersive, this combination class and beach day blends hands-on cooking with coastal views.
You step down a narrow stairway from the Church of San Gennaro, the cliffside air tasting faintly of lemon and sea spray. La Gavitella opens below: a bright terrace, white aprons, and the Tyrrhenian daring you toward the water. Chefs greet the group with coffee and cornetto before aprons and hats transform tourists into hands-on cooks.
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Operated by Positano Boats · Praiano, Campania
You step down a narrow stairway from the Church of San Gennaro, the cliffside air tasting faintly of lemon and sea spray. La Gavitella opens below: a bright terrace, white aprons, and the Tyrrhenian daring you toward the water. Chefs greet the group with coffee and cornetto before aprons and hats transform tourists into hands-on cooks.
This is a day that threads local culture, geology and food. The Amalfi Coast grew from limestone cliffs folded and carved by the sea; rocky shelves create small beaches and coves where fishing villages took root. Praiano’s history is maritime — a quieter neighbor to the ancient maritime republic of Amalfi — and food here reflects fishing, lemons, and simple pasta techniques passed down through family kitchens.
In the class you’ll make bruschetta, hand-roll ravioli and tagliatelle, and assemble tiramisù while Prosecco and limoncello punctuate the lesson. The terrace faces Positano, the Li Galli islets and, on clear days, the Faraglioni silhouettes — the sea seems to pull the view wider as you taste what you’ve made.
After lunch, the experience folds into an afternoon at the beach club: sunbeds, swims in a pocket of clear water and a shuttle-boat return. Practical notes: be ready for steep stairs, communicate dietary restrictions in advance, and expect about seven hours total. Bring swimwear, sunscreen and comfortable shoes for the descent. Photographs and recipes arrive after the trip so you can recreate the day back home.
You can board the free shuttle boat from Positano or Marina di Praia at the listed departure time, or reach La Gavitella by the stone stairs near the Church of San Gennaro in Praiano.
Round-trip boat transfers from Positano or Marina di Praia are included; confirm your pickup point when booking.
Yes — vegetarian options are available and the operator asks that you report allergies or intolerances at booking.
Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and a change of clothes; sunbeds are provided at the beach club as part of the experience.
Positano Boats operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




You step down a narrow stairway from the Church of San Gennaro, the cliffside air tasting faintly of lemon and sea spray. La Gavitella opens below: a bright terrace, white aprons, and the Tyrrhenian daring you toward the water. Chefs greet the group with coffee and cornetto before aprons and hats transform tourists into hands-on cooks.
You step down a narrow stairway from the Church of San Gennaro, the cliffside air tasting faintly of lemon and sea spray. La Gavitella opens below: a bright terrace, white aprons, and the Tyrrhenian daring you toward the water. Chefs greet the group with coffee and cornetto before aprons and hats transform tourists into hands-on cooks.
This is a day that threads local culture, geology and food. The Amalfi Coast grew from limestone cliffs folded and carved by the sea; rocky shelves create small beaches and coves where fishing villages took root. Praiano’s history is maritime — a quieter neighbor to the ancient maritime republic of Amalfi — and food here reflects fishing, lemons, and simple pasta techniques passed down through family kitchens.
In the class you’ll make bruschetta, hand-roll ravioli and tagliatelle, and assemble tiramisù while Prosecco and limoncello punctuate the lesson. The terrace faces Positano, the Li Galli islets and, on clear days, the Faraglioni silhouettes — the sea seems to pull the view wider as you taste what you’ve made.
After lunch, the experience folds into an afternoon at the beach club: sunbeds, swims in a pocket of clear water and a shuttle-boat return. Practical notes: be ready for steep stairs, communicate dietary restrictions in advance, and expect about seven hours total. Bring swimwear, sunscreen and comfortable shoes for the descent. Photographs and recipes arrive after the trip so you can recreate the day back home.