Things to do
Ravello
To see all of Ravello, visit the villas, do some shopping, and stroll through the compact city center, you only need a couple hours. Ravello can be combined with Amalfi and Positano, if you are taking a day trip along the Amalfi Coast. Ravello can also be combined with Tramonti, which is another town that sits higher in the mountains. Tramonti is surrounded by vineyards and has a much different vibe than the coastal towns, but it is lovely.
Salvatore Ravello
Restaurant in Ravello
Villa Cimbrone
This villa dates back to the 11th century. However, most of the gardens and building as we see them today are about 100 years old, dating back to the early 20th century. Visitors to Ravello can visit the gardens, which are extraordinarily beautiful. For most visitors, the highlight of Villa Cimbrone is the Infinity Terrace (Terrazza dell’Infinito). This terrace is lined with marble busts and has a stunning view out over the Amalfi Coast. Entrance tickets cost €10 and the gardens are open daily from 9 am to 6 pm. The gardens can close for special events at the villa.
Villa Rufolo
When it was built in the 13th century, Villa Rufolo was one of the largest and most luxurious villas on the Amalfi Coast. It was built by a wealthy merchant and during the 14th century, banquets for kings and nobility were held here.On a visit to Villa Rufolo, you can tour the buildings of the villa, but they are rather barren on the inside. The real beauty is in the gardens. From the botanical gardens, you look out over the Amalfi Coast and the towns of Minori and Amalfi, making this one of the most beautiful viewpoints in all of the Amalfi Coast.Entrance tickets cost €7 and the villa is open daily from 9 am to 8 pm. Hours can vary from July through September during the festival.
Duomo di Ravello
This church dates back to 1068. In 1918, Pope Benedict XV elevated the cathedral to a minor basilica. On a visit to the duomo, you can also visit the Duomo museum and an art gallery within the church.
Piazza Centrale
Shop for ceramics, limoncello, art, and souvenirs around Piazza Centrale and on the streets extending off of the square.
Path of Gods
Located high above the coastal towns of Positano and Praiano is one of the most beautiful walks in Italy, the Path of the Gods (also called Sentiero degli Dei). This is the most popular hike to do along the Amalfi Coast and it is famous for its jaw-dropping views over Positano and the Sorrento peninsula.
Pompeii
The city of Pompeii is famous because it was destroyed in 79 CE when a nearby volcano, Mount Vesuvius, erupted, covering it in at least 19 feet of ash and other volcanic debris. The city's quick burial preserved it for centuries before its ruins were discovered in the late 16th century.
Amalfi
One of the most visited areas of Campania in the world, this stretch of coastline reaching from Positano to Vietri sul Mare along the Tyrrhenian coast of southern Italy. In front is the Gulf of Salerno, behind it the Monti Lattari. Its high cliffs, enchanting coves and small bays, terraces dotted with citrus fruits, vines and olive trees, and its high-fashion shops and artisan workshops make it one of the most popular destinations in the world. 15 minute drive from Ravello
Positano
Positano is a cliffside village on southern Italy's Amalfi Coast. It's a well-known holiday destination with a pebble beachfront and steep, narrow streets lined with boutiques and cafes. 50 minute drive from Ravello
Sorrento
Sorrento is known for its citrus fruits and abundance of lemons. As you wander through the town, keep your eye out for small lemon groves and trees hidden among the buildings. Locals continue to cultivate the fruit as part of their culture and of course to make Sorrento's most famous export – limoncello liqueur.