Ravello
Ravello: the city of Ravello festival and Infinity Terrace on the Amalfi Coast.
Ravello is designated as a city of music, as it is home to the Ravello festival. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and nicknamed a place of the soul, it is home to two of the world's most beautiful and evocative villas, Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone.
Must-see attractions in Ravello and surroundings
Where to stay in Ravello
In this piece of paradise are some of the most beautiful hotels in the world, charming hotels that are considered among the most prestigious on the Amalfi Coast and in the entire Mediterranean. Of course, there are numerous B&Bs and vacation homes, which end up enriching the proposal for all kinds of needs and budgets.
Given the small size of the city, you should know that almost the whole town is pedestrian, so in order to properly choose where to sleep in Ravello it is only important to define your budget. In fact, the main attractions of the place are within walking distance, while the other towns of the Amalfi Coast are fairly well connected by buses or cabs.
So here are the best areas to stay in Ravello:
In the surroundings of Ravello, closer to the beach and Amalfi: staying a few kilometers away from the center of Ravello, for example, in the hamlet of Castiglione di Ravello, will offer you the opportunity to be very close to the sea and Amalfi, but it certainly comes without the panoramic view that you would have by staying in the center of Ravello, that is, in the upper part of the Amalfi Coast.
City center: convenient area to walk to major city attractions: Villa Rufolo, Villa Cimbrone, Niemeyer Auditorium, Coral Museum and Ravello Cathedral. The main advantage of staying in the center of Ravello is definitely the magnificent panoramic view you can have over the entire Amalfi Coast.
If you are looking for a truly exclusive accommodation, the right one for you is the Hotel Villa Cimbrone, a former residence of English high society, which will offer you the most beautiful view overlooking the Amalfi Coast, alternatively the Belmond Hotel Caruso, 5 star hotel with breathtaking infinity pool.
How to get to Ravello
Ravello is a 60-minute drive from Naples, 60 minutes from Salerno, 90 minutes from Sorrento, and only 15 minutes from Amalfi.
For those coming from Salerno, it is possible to exit the A3 highway at Vietri sul Mare and from there take the SS163 Amalfitana to Amalfi, from there go up to the upper part following the signs.
For those coming from Naples on the A3, take the Angri highway exit, continue in the direction of Ravello.
It is not recommended to rent a car to reach Ravello, because you will find that most of the time you will not need it and it will remain parked. If, on the other hand, you plan to use it for various excursions, then choosing a car makes sense
Why you should visit Ravello
The marvellous Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone, from which unrivalled panoramic views can be admired, the mild climate almost all year round and the characteristic handcraft boutiques make Ravello the perfect tourist destination chosen by thousands of tourists from both Italy and abroad. Furthermore, Ravello is always bustling with cultural activity, boasting a calendar of events, shows, exhibitions and concerts that engage the townsfolk, locals, enthusiasts and casual visitors starting in late spring-summer and continuing through the end of December.
Ravello hosts the prestigious Ravello International Music Festival. Every year it begins with the absolutely prestigious classical music concerts held inside Villa Rufolo, and then continues with more modern music as well, with Jazz and Folk music concerts.
Ravello is the ideal destination for experiencing a quiet, relaxed and refined vacation on the Amalfi Coast, without the crowds of tourists found in the towns of Amalfi and Positano.
Some of the celebrities attracted by Ravello:
Richard Wagner
Winston Churchill
D.H. Lawrence
Greta Garbo
Virginia Woolf
Ravello and surroundings
