About Ravello

“Villa Cimbrone, whose gardens have been described as the "terrace of infinity" is a nineteenth century villa, wonderfully eclectic, with an intriguing mix of neo-classical and medieval, swirling Moorish motifs and noble Roman statues.”

Ravello is a small town with a main square, it is easy meet at a café and decide what to do next. The real joy of spending time in what is still a small village is to wander around the tempting boutiques hidden away down narrow side streets and then to indulge in the European pastime of sitting at the table of an old-fashioned trattoria to watch the theatre of daily local life being played out in front of you.

The entire town is almost a monument itself with something to please every visitor: a simple stroll through the streets and alleyways reveals this gem.

Getting to Ravello
Via Rome – 3 hour drive to Ravello, with direct flights from major US cities

Via Naples – 1 hour drive to Ravello, but will require a connection

By car from Rome
Fastest route: with the least traffic and good view of Naples: on the Rome-Naples autostrada, exit Caserta Sud take the A30 Salerno-Reggio Calabria. Exit at Nocera-Pagani. Follow the indications for "Valico di Chiunzi" and "Costiera Amalfitana", reaching Ravello by the pass (valico).

Slower but more scenic route: at Caserta Sud take the A30 and proceed towards Salerno as far as the Vietri sul Mare exit. Follow the indications for "Costiera Amalfitana" and "Ravello", passing through Cetara, Maiori and Minori. This road is very panoramic, but can have a lot of traffic, especially at weekends and on public holidays.

By car from Naples
Fastest route: take the Naples-Pompei-Salerno autostrada. Exit at Angri. Follow the indications for "Valico di Chiunzi" and "Costiera Amalfitana", reaching Ravello by the pass (valico).

Slower but more scenic route: take the Naples-Pompei-Salerno Autostrada. Exit at "Vietri sul Mare". Follow the indications for "Costiera Amalfitana" and "Ravello", passing trough Cetara, Maiori and Minori. This road is very panoramic, but can have a lot of traffic, especially at weekends and on public holidays.

By car from South
Coming from the South (A3) take the Salerno exit. Continue to Vietri and then follow the beautiful Amalfi coast road for 25 kilometres to the turn off for Ravello.

By train
Alight at the station of Naples or Salerno. From Naples you can reach Ravello by taxi or by buses of the Sita line. The same applies to Salerno. Both from Naples and from Salerno it is possible to reach Amalfi by hydrofoil, enjoying views of what might be considered the most beautiful coastline in the world. Reaching Amalfi you can proceed to Ravello (7 Kilometres) by taxi or with the Sita bus.