Is Ravello Worth Visiting?

Ravello sits 365m above the Amalfi Coast โ€” a refined town of gardens, villas, and classical music. Is it worth the hairpin drive up?

Yes โ€” Ravello is the most romantic town on the Amalfi Coast

โœ… Reasons to go

  • Villa Rufolo gardens have the most famous view on the coast
  • The Ravello Festival (summer classical music) is magical
  • Quieter and more refined than Positano or Amalfi
  • Excellent restaurants with clifftop terraces
  • Beautiful walking paths through lemon groves
  • Villa Cimbrone's Terrace of Infinity

โŒ Reasons to skip

  • No beach โ€” it's 365m above the sea
  • Tiny โ€” you see everything in 2โ€“3 hours
  • Getting there: winding road or 1,700 steps from Amalfi
  • More sedate than other coast towns
  • Expensive if staying overnight
  • Limited shopping and nightlife
๐Ÿ’ก Pro tip: Villa Cimbrone's Terrace of Infinity is less famous than Villa Rufolo but arguably more beautiful โ€” walk to the end of the gardens for the panoramic view.

Bottom line

Ravello is worth visiting for anyone who wants the Amalfi Coast views without the beach chaos. The music, gardens, and clifftop dining are sublime.

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