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Ravello

Ravello is a hilltop town on the Amalfi Coast, about 350 metres above the sea, known for the gardens of Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone and for its summer concerts.

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Ravello is a hilltop town in the province of Salerno, in Campania, southern Italy. It sits on a plateau on a steep cliff, about 350 metres above the sea, and looks over Maiori and Minori toward the Gulf of Salerno. Founded in the 5th century as a refuge from invasions, it grew rich on wool and trade within the Republic of Amalfi, and its merchant families built palazzi, several of which are now hotels.

Most visitors come for the gardens of Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone, whose Terrace of the Infinite overlooks the coast, and for the Ravello Festival, held each summer in Villa Rufolo's gardens and at Oscar Niemeyer's auditorium. Cars reach the town from the Amalfitana road (SS163), and buses serve the town centre. Ravello can also be reached on foot by 782 stairs from Atrani, and the streets inside are steep. Summers are warm and fairly breezy. Plan a day for the main sites, or stay a night to see the town after day visitors leave.

Ravello in five

Take the bus up from AmalfiLocal buses climb from Amalfi in roughly half an hour. There is no beach in Ravello, so combine it with a coast base. Check the last bus down before you stay late.Amalfi Coast
Visit the gardens at opening or late in the dayVilla Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone are the main sights and both charge admission. Tour groups fill them around midday, so go early or late, and check each villa's official page for hours.Positano
Check the concert calendar before you bookThe town hosts summer concerts on a terrace over the sea, and dates change by year. If a performance matters, book the event first and then the room.
Walk down to MinoriA stepped path leads down the hill to Minori in about an hour, and a bus brings you back up. It is downhill, but the steps are uneven, so wear shoes with grip.Minori
Stay a night for the evening quietOnce day-trip groups leave, the piazza empties and the terraces turn calm. Many hotels close in winter, so check opening dates before you book.

Things to do in Ravello

See all attractions in Ravello

Sight · RavelloVilla Cimbrone

Church · RavelloDuomo di ravello

Landmark · RavelloOscar Niemeyer Auditorium

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Need to know

Airport: Naples (NAP), about 1.5 to 2 hours by road
Getting there: Coast bus from Amalfi, or a taxi from Minori or Maiori
Getting around: On foot; the center is mostly pedestrian
Best base: In the town itself for evenings; Amalfi for beaches and ferries
Time needed: Half a day, or 1 night

Weather by month

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JanuaryRain14 rainy daysHigh12°Low5°Quiet, closures
FebruaryPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh14°Low7°Cool, quiet
MarchRain14 rainy daysHigh16°Low8°Spring starts
AprilRain12 rainy daysHigh19°Low10°Easter, mild
MayRain13 rainy daysHigh22°Low14°Warm, gardens
JuneClear6 rainy daysHigh29°Low19°Concert season
JulyClear4 rainy daysHigh32°Low21°Hot, busy
AugustClear8 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh32°Low22°Peak crowds
SeptemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh27°Low18°Warm, calmer
OctoberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh23°Low14°Mild, quiet
NovemberRain17 rainy daysHigh18°Low11°Rain, closures
DecemberPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh14°Low7°Quiet, closed

Average daily high and low in Ravello, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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What's on in Ravello

Concerts, festivals and big events in and around the city

Events calendar

Every year

Jun–JulNapoli Teatro Festival ItaliaNaples, a day trip
SepFesta di PiedigrottaNaples, a day trip

Day trips by train

Before you go to Ravello

Garden and concert ticketsVillas and evening eventsBook timed entry

Stays in RavelloHotels with terraces and viewsCheck availability

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Rules for Ravello, checked

Italy is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on the Italian Foreign Ministry website (esteri.it) before you book.Source
Declare cash above the EU limit when you enter or leave Italy. Check the current amount with the Italian Customs Agency (adm.gov.it) before you travel.Source
Dial 112 for police, ambulance or fire anywhere in Italy. It is the EU emergency number.
Churches, including the Duomo di Ravello, expect covered shoulders and knees. Carry a light scarf or shawl to cover up for visits.
Tipping is not expected. Check the bill first, since a cover charge (coperto) or service charge may already be added.

Plan around Ravello

All of Italy

Regions, cities and the rules every visitor needs

Read the guide Amalfi Coast

Towns, buses, ferries and the coast road

Read the guide Positano

The cliff village west along the coast

Read the guide Minori

The beach town at the foot of the hill

Read the guide Salerno

The port city at the east end of the coast

Read the guide EES, explained

Entry checks at Schengen borders since April 2026

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Ravello FAQ

Is Ravello worth visiting?

Yes, if you like gardens, views and quiet evenings more than beaches. It is a calm contrast to Positano and Amalfi, and it works as a half-day stop or a night when the buses stop.

How do you get to Ravello?

By local bus from Amalfi, which takes about half an hour, or by taxi from the coast towns. There is no train, so reach the coast by ferry or SS163 bus first, then climb up.

Can you visit Ravello as a day trip from Positano?

Yes, with a change in Amalfi. Allow about two hours each way in summer, check the last bus back and start early. A night in Ravello is more relaxed if you want to see both villas.

Is Ravello better than Positano?

It is quieter and cheaper, with better gardens, but it has no beach. Positano has the postcard view and the sea. Choose Ravello for calm, and stay in Positano or Amalfi if you want to swim.

Are the Ravello gardens worth the ticket?

Villa Cimbrone's terrace and Villa Rufolo's gardens are among the best views on the coast, and both charge admission. If your time is short, visit one rather than rushing both.