From Wikitravel
The view from Ravello of the bay below
Ravello is a town and commune in Salerno, Italy. A peaceful area with a small population,
Ravello offers stunning views of the Mediterranean. Visit their
renowned gardens, Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo, and their
spectacular Duomo, the Cathedral of Ravello, which is located in
Vescovado Square. During summer months the city hosts the annual
Ravello Festival, an event started in 1953 in honor of Richard
Wagner and continued as a celebration of local art and music.
Get in
Ravello is located in the hills above Amalfi. If you arrive by
bus or boat from another city and plan on staying late for a
concert, you will need to arrange return transportation. Your hotel
should be able to arrange a car and driver to get you back to your
hotel. This is a pricey option although it may be your only choice.
The nearest airport is Napoli-Capodichino International Airport,
and for trains you'll have to go to Salerno.
By Bus
You can reach Ravello by taking the prevalent SITA buses that
run throughout the Amalfi Coast between the cities of Salerno,
Positano, Sorrento. You will disembark at the city of Amalfi and
from there you can either take a different SITA bus up the hill or
walk to Ravello.
SITA buses are air-conditioned and are an excellent alternative
to cars when traveling the Amalfi coast. The city-to-city SITA
buses are inexpensive but can become very crowded during the high
traffic summer seasons. Check the bus schedule for times.
By Boat
The closest point for Ravello with boat and ferry arrivals is
Amalfi, which shuttle between the coastal towns of Positano,
Salerno, Sorrento or Naples. In good weather, the views are
spectacular from the water. Coop Sant Andrea [1] run the service
between Amalfi, Salerno and Positano. For private and luxury
charters, Amalfi Coast Yacht [2] are based in
Amalfi, service the entire coast and specialise in transferring
guests who are staying in Ravello's five-star retreats.
By Car
Ravello is accessible by car, although cars are not allowed into
Ravello proper and there is only one parking lot near the main
square.
The main highways in this region that traverse the Amalfi Coast
are SS145, SS163, and SS373. Continue on Via Castiglione to arrive
at Ravello.
Get around
The small town of Ravello is easily explored on foot. SITA buses
run frequently between Ravello and Amalfi (which is the main bus
terminal on the Amalfi Coast for connections) and taxis are
available near the main bus stop in Ravello.
- Villa Cimbrone, via Santa Chiara, 26, ☎ +39 089 857459 (info@villacimbrone.com,
fax: +39 089 857777), [3]. Public gardens are open daily 9 AM-sunset.
€6. Culture, tradition, and beauty
intersect at Villa Cimbrone, the most spectacular hotel and public
garden on the Amalfi Coast. The Villa is reached by a narrow
pedestrian road and is situated on a cliff known as “cimbronium,”
which gives the Villa its name. Before becoming a hotel and a site
for weddings, conventions, and other events, the grounds were
passed down from one influential family to another since the 11th
century. It became apart of a nearby monastery around the 17th
century and eventually fell into disrepair. In 1904, a British
baron named Ernest William Beckett fell in love with the villa and
purchased it with plans to renovate the grounds. With the help from
Ravello architect Nicola Mansi and a French botanist, Beckett added
the Villa’s garden, small temples, gazebos, and bronze and stone
statues.
Villa Cimbrone, an exterior view.
The Villa has attracted many famous admirers, including E.M.
Forster, Virginia Woolf, D.H. Lawrence, and Winston Churchill.
Hollywood actress Greta Garbo and conductor Leopold Stokowski had a
famous romantic getaway on its grounds in 1938. A stroll through
the estate will reveal poetic inscriptions found on plaques and
numerous replicas of Roman busts. One attraction is a statue of
Mercury, the Roman messenger god, who invites visitors to a few
moments of introspection. Another sight to see is the Terrace of
Infinity, a serene location that sits high above a sheer cliff
facing the ocean.
edit
- Villa Rufolo, Piazza Duomo, 1, ☎ +39 089 857621 (info@villarufolo.it), [4]. Summer
hours: 9 AM-8PM; Winter hours: 9AM-4PM. €5. Villa Rufolo is a palatial Moorish-style
estate that was originally built in the 1270 for the Rufolo family.
It is situated in Ravello’s main square and is a ten-minute walk
from Villa Combrone. The Villa Rufolo is comprised of a main
building that adjoins a chapel with a reception hall and an
entrance tower. The tower, known as the Torre Maggiore, is 30
metres high and was once used to spot pirate ships arriving to the
Amalfi coast. The estate overlooks the Bay of Salerno and its upper
terrace gardens contain cypress trees, cycads, yuccas and palms.
The Villa remained with the Rufolo family until they sold it in
1588. Thereafter, the Villa slowly fell into disrepair due to
earthquakes, negligence, and property subdivisions. Almost three
centuries later it was finally restored by its new owner, a
Scottish botanist named Francis Neville Reid.
In 1880, a trip to Villa Rufolo’s garden inspired German
composer Robert Wagner to write the second act of his final opera,
Parsifal. Every summer since 1952, Villa Rufolo hosts the Ravello
Music Festival, an open-air concert held in Wagner’s honor.
edit
- The
Cathedral (Duomo), Piazza
Duomo. 8AM-1PM,
4:30PM-7PM. €2. Duomo is Ravello’s
cathedral, which is located in the town’s main square. Founded in
1086, the entrance of the Arabic-inspired church features two
bronze doors that picture the 54 scenes of Christ’s life. These
bronze doors are one pair of only two dozen in Italy. Inside, the
cathedral's interior is made of sculpted white marble. Visitors can
climb behind the altar to get a look of vials that contains St.
Pantaleone’s holy blood or see a fragment of St. Thomas’ finger
bone. In the crypt, the cathedral’s two-room museum features a
third century sarcophagus, marble slabs decorated with mosaics, and
a reliquary bust that holds the skull of Saint Barbara, the patron
saint of artillerymen and miners. edit
Do
Cruises
Down in Amalfi, you can take a full-day Amalfi Coast to
Capri Boat Excursion [5], which departs
everyday from Amalfi, Minori and Maiori. It includes village
sightseeing along the Amalfi Coast as well as a chance to check out
wondrous marine caves, grottos and rock formations. You'll circle
Capri, then dock and spend three hours exploring the island. Don't
forget your swimsuit, because the day will wrap up with a swim in
the Mediterranean. A ticket costs €79, and advance booking is
strongly encouraged. Or If you're short on time, opt for the
half-day Amalfi Coast to Positano Boat Tours [6], with departures
in the morning or the afternoon. You'll see marine caves and
grottos, and you'll pass by the towns of Ravello, Maiori, Amalfi,
Minori, Scala, Praiano, taking a two hour stop in Positano. A
ticket is €49, and advance booking is strongly encouraged.
- Cooking Class with Mamma Agata, Piazza S. Cosma
9, ☎ +39 089 857
019, [7]. Talented and experienced chef Mamma Agata hosts
this class in a state-of-the-art kitchen on her terrace overlooking
Ravello. You will learn all about the art of homestyle Italian
cooking, from growing organic vegetables to serving a beautiful
meal. Following expert demonstrations, you'll use regional
ingredients to make traditional dishes including antipasti, pastas,
breads, main courses and desserts. After class, share your meal
with your classmates while enjoying local wines and homemade
liquors from the Amalfi region. €140-€210. edit
- Cooking Class with Vincenzino, ☎ +39 089 858 416, [8].
Chef Vincenzino runs a cooking school
from his home in Ravello. To kick off your culinary experience,
he'll guide you through the the historic alleys of Ravello,
visiting the local food shops. You'll meet the merchants and learn
how the locals choose their fish, pasta, vegetables, and wines.
Later, at Vincenzino's clifftop home, where you'll prepare a
lunchtime feast, served (weather permitting) on a terrace
overlooking the Mediterranean. The day starts around 9-10am and
ends following your meal in the afternoon. You can purchase the
class through Wagner
Tours. €150. edit
- The Ravello Concert Society [9] offers concerts in the
evening. The concerts are usually outdoors, weather permitting.
Tickets can be obtained in person or through arrangements with your
hotel and cost around €25. This is a fantastic way to enjoy the
artistic culture of Ravello.
- The Ravello Festival [10] one of Italy's oldest
festivals, is an extensive offering of musical and dance
performances, film screenings, art exhibits and more. It runs from
June to September, with most performances on an impressive open air
stage at Villa Rufalo. Events are also held at a variety of indoor
and outdoor venues around Ravello.
- If you like to walk or hike, discover Ravello's pathways,
trails and serpentine stairs carved into the hillsides. You can
wind your way down along the Via Roma to Minori, taking in stunning
views of the valley below. The incline is pretty steep, but you can
take a bus back up to Ravello from Minori. The towns of Amalfi,
Atrani, Scala, and Pontone are just an hour or two's beautiful hike
down. Print out a trail map of Ravello to take with you. [11].
A hillside view from Ravello.
Ceramic plates on display in Ravello, Italy.
Small boutiques and outdoor markets abound in Ravello. The town
has long been famous for attracting artists and craftsmen, and this
is reflected in the handmade items available for sale. Many shops
will ship your purchases home - but beware of your own country's
customs procedures first! Because Customs will charge you money to
check and search your purchase at their major custom's hub when it
arrives from Italy and will only release your package (ceramic
table top, dinner set etc) when you pay the customs import costs.
And this can go into the thousands as it is calculated by
weight.
- Ceramiche d'Arte, Via della Repubblica 41, ☎ +39 089 858576 (info@ceramichedarte.com,
fax: 39 089 8586070), [12]. For unique handmade ceramics head to Ceramiche
d'Arte where the product patterns and colors are inspired by
hundreds of years of Italian tradition. edit
- Ceramiche Da Lena, Via dei Rufolo, ☎ +39 089 858437 (info@ceramichedalena.com,
fax: +39 089 858040), [13]. Ceramiche Da Lena is another well-known
ceramics shop found in Ravello. The company produces a wide variety
of ceramics, from delicate boxes to umbrella stands. Designs span a
wide range of tastes from a classic Arabesco to the light-hearted
"animal" series. edit
- Camo,
Piazza Duomo,
9 (Piazza
Vescovado,next to the church), ☎ +39
089 857461. Ravello is home
to Camo, a cameo store with a museum located directly behind it so
that you can get a dose of the history that goes into this
intricately carved jewelry. edit
- Wine
& Drugs, Via Ss. Trinita 6, ☎ +39 089 858443. The small town is also known for its wine. A
small shop, Wine and Drugs, often lures travelers in with its
curious sign and keeps them for an impromptu wine tasti
edit
- I Giardini di Ravello, Via Civita
19, ☎ +39.089.872264, [14].
Buy limoncello and other gourmet liqueurs
flavored with herbs and fruits like fennel and strawberry at this
establishment dedicated to products made by local artisans.
edit
- Profumi della Costiera, Via Trinitá
37, ☎ +39.089.858167. Another shop in town that sells both limoncello
and melon and strawberry-infused liqueurs. All products are made
with local ingredients according to traditional recipes.
edit
- Filo d'Autore Ravello, Via trinità
8, ☎ +39089858467, [15]. A new cashmere shop where you can find total
Made in Italy quality. Sweaters, scarfs, hats and more.. You can
choose sizes and colours directly in the shop. "Service" is the key
wird of the staff. edit
Food in Ravello is characterised by fresh, flavourful
ingredients prepared by chefs who are passionate about their
country's cuisine and determined to provide an authentic, welcoming
eating experience. Be prepared for long, personal talks with your
server, and for the owner to come out and greet you with open
arms!
- Cumpa Cosimo, Via Roma 44, ☎ +39 089 857 156. Closed November to March. A family-owned restaurant since 1929, this is a
local favourite serving up delicious pasta dishes in a welcoming
atmosphere. Specialities include cheese crepes, fish stew and veal
scaloppini, although chef/owner Netta Bottone has been known to
throw the menu out of the window and surprise guests with her
on-the-spot creations. Past patrons include Jackie Onassis, Mariah
Carey and Gore Vidal. $$.
edit
- Ristorante Bella Vista sul Mare, Piazza Fontana Moresca
5, [16]. Inside the 4-star Hotel Bonadies, Ristorante
Bella Vista sul Mare serves up fresh, authentic Mediterranean
cuisine along with local specialities. For those who are not
particularly hungry, there is also a snack menu to choose from.
Enjoy a glass of wine in front of the stunning views from the
restaurant and veranda. $$.
edit
- Mamma
Agata, Piazza
S. Cosma 9, ☎ +39 089 857
019, [17]. Home to the famous Mamma Agata Cooking School,
this beautiful space also houses the Country Garden Restaurant,
where the tables are communal and the food is unique. The tasting
menu is drawn from the local traditions of Campania, as is the
music which plays throughout, making this dining experience
impossible to replicate. edit
- Salvatore, Via della Repubbliche 2, ☎ +39 089 857 227. Salvatore is situated in the heart of Ravello,
with amazing views of the hills and the seas. The seafood is a
speciality here, with carpaccio of sea bass a particular favourite,
but there is also an extensive pasta menu and many meat dishes (in
fact, this is probably not the place for vegetarians). The wine
list can be a little overwhelming, but the waiter is always on hand
to help uncertain diners choose. edit
- Rossellinis, Via San Giovanni del Toro 27,
☎ +39 089 818 181. Closed from November to March. Located on the terraces of the Hotel Palazzo
Sasso, Rossellinis has been awarded 2 Michelin stars. The true way
to experience Chef Pino Lavarra’s Italian cuisine is to try the
eight-course tasting menu, including such delights as giant squid
ravioli and lamb filet wrapped in rose crust. Service is respectful
and attentive. edit
- Ristorante Pizzeria Vittoria, Via dei Rufolo
3, ☎ +39 089 857
947. This family-run
restaurant serves moderately-priced food in a casual, welcoming
dining room. Menu items include spaghetti alle vongole, pesce alla
griglia and wood-oven pizzas, such as the lauded spicy salami
pizza. The homemade pastas are excellent, too. edit
- Ristorante Garden, Via Bocaccio 4, ☎ +39 089 857 226, [18]. Offering mainly traditional Southern Italian
cuisine, this restaurant is located inside the Hotel Garden atop
the high mountainside of Ravello. The food is fresh, culled from
the local fishermen, butchers and bakers and the nearby farms.
Although the pasta dishes in particular are worth trying, it is the
spectacular view from the hillside that draws tourists to this
spot. edit
- Figli di Papa, Via della Marra 7, ☎ +39 089 858 302, [19]. Figli di Papa is located inside an ancient
palace off the main square of Ravello and offers an extensive
selection of pasta, meat, fish and vegetable entrees. The food is
fresh and prepared according to local recipes, and is carefully
presented to satisfy all the senses. edit
Ravello's respected local wines must not be missed.
The vineyards that cling to the hillsides below Ravello
primarily produce white wines; two local
DOC white wines of note are Vigna San Lorenzo from the
Episcopio winery at the Hotel Palumbo and Selva delle Monache from
the Ettore Sammarco winery, both located in town. To sample the
area wines, make sure to tour a local winery, either independently
or through a tour company. Those travelers looking for something a
little stronger should visit the bars located in Ravello's luxury
hotels and enjoy a cocktail in high style. Espresso and other
coffee drinks can be found in cafes near the town center.
Wine Tasting
- Episcopio Winery at the Hotel Palumbo, Via S. Giovanni del Toro
16, ☎ +39.089.857244 (reception@hotelpalumbo.it),
[20]. The Episcopio winery, on the grounds of the
sumptuous Hotel Palumbo, was established in 1860 by the hotel's
founder, Pasquale Palumbo, and is overseen today by his
great-grandson. Over the years, many of Ravello's famous visitors,
including Richard Wagner, have enjoyed the quality whites and reds
that these beautiful terraced vineyards have produced. Tours of the
winery are available, or relax with a glass at the hotel bar, where
you can rub elbows with the ghosts of past celebrities and look out
at the sea in an old world Mediterranean atmosphere.
edit
- Casa Vinicola Ettore Sammarco, Via Civita
9, ☎ +39.089.872774 (info@ettoresammarco.it),
[21]. Ettore Sammarco and his children run this small
but respected winery, in business since 1962. Wines, such as the
DOC-designated Selva delle Monache, are produced from grapes grown
exclusively in Ravello. Visitors to the winery may now purchase
wine and limoncello made onsite. edit
- Wine Tasting at Mamma Agata's, Piazza S. Cosma
9, ☎ +39.089.857019 (info@mammaagata.com), [22].
Gennaro, the resident sommelier at Mamma
Agata's cooking school and restaurant, leads an evening wine
tasting in which three local wines are paired with traditional
foods. Like the cooking classes, a wine tasting experience at Mamma
Agata's has received rave reviews from travelers. edit
- Marisa Cuomo Gran Furor Winery, Via G.B. Lama 14, 84010
Furore, ☎ +39.089.830348 (info@granfuror.it), [23]. The
best-known winery on the Amalfi coast is located in Furore, just
north of Ravello. Several of the wines from this family estate, run
by Marisa Cuomo and her husband, Andrea Ferraioli, have won
numerous awards and honors, among them the Ravello Bianco, produced
from a blend of two varietals grown only in Ravello. Be sure to try
the 2007 Bianco Fiorduva, which won the coveted Tre
Bicchieri award, the highest honor given to wines in
Italy. edit
- CellarTours, ☎ (310)
928-7559 (info@cellartours.com),
[24]. To venture further afield into
Campania and sample some excellent red wines, contact CellarTours.
This luxury travel company specializing in food and wine tours
offers an all-day excursion inland from Ravello to visit two
prestigious wine estates. The tour includes wine tasting, a gourmet
lunch, and private chauffered transportation. Prices start at 500
euros per person in a two person group, or 450 euros per person for
a group of four. edit
Hotel Bars
- The
Piano Bar at the Hotel Caruso, Piazza S. Giovanni del Toro 2,
☎ +39.089 858801, [25].
18th-century ceiling frescoes, an elegant
wood-paneled bar, white-jacketed waiters, and a dramatic view of
the Mediterranean give this lounge a romantic 19th-century
ambiance. Piano music from 7pm onwards. edit
- Bar
Don Pasquale at the Hotel Palumbo. See above listing for the Episcopio
Winery. edit
- Caffé dell'Arte at the Hotel Palazzo Sasso,
Via S. Giovanni del
Toro 28, ☎ +39.089.818181, [26].
The decor at the Caffé dell'Arte combines
antiques with a cool, vaguely 1920's art deco aesthetic. Choose
from the hotel's collection of rare liquors and brandies, or enjoy
a light meal. Panoramic views of the coastline, as always, complete
the experience. edit
Cafés
Most cafés in Ravello are located in or just off of the Piazza
Duomo and offer espresso drinks, a quick bite to eat, and outdoor
seating.
- Bar
Calce, Via
Roma 2, ☎ +39.089.857152. edit
- Bar
Schiavo, Piazza Duomo 2, ☎ +39.089.857142. edit
- Bar
Klingsor, Via
dei Rufolo 4, ☎ +39.089.857407. edit
- Hotel Parsifal, Viale Gioacchino d'Anna 5,
☎ (+39) 089 857144 (info@hotelparsifal.com),
[27]. This hotel is a small oasis of tranquility set
in the magical hamlet of Ravello. Hotel Parsifal was originally a
convent built in 1288 by the Augustinian friars and then converted
into a hotel in 1948. The welcoming family atmosphere exudes warmth
as you are met upon arrival by the helpful staff. A variety of
room-views to choose from: the Amalfi coastline, the valley, the
convent cloister, or their gardens. Budget. edit
- Hotel Villa San Michele (3 star hotel), Via Carusiello
2, ☎ (+39) 089 872
237 (smichele@starnet.it, fax: (+39) 089 872 237), [28]. Villa San Michele is a quaint hotel with
cliff-face terraces. This hotel houses a wonderful Mediterranean
restaurant (menu specialties spotlight local fish and seafood) with
a wraparound view. The eatery along with the stairway down to
sundeck on the sea has put this storybook hotel on the map
so-to-speak. Each room is furnished differently, and all but one of
the rooms has sea views and a private balcony. Rooms have many
desired comforts such as a direct dial telephone, satellite TV,
minibar, and bathrooms with shower. Budget. edit
- Best Western Hotel Marmorata (4 star hotel),
Via Bizantina
3, ☎ (+39) 089
877777 (bwinfo@bestwestern.it,
fax: (+39) 089 851189), [29]. This hotel is literally cut into a cliff over
the ocean and next to a dramatic waterfall. Rooms have a sea view,
some with Jacuzzi, and all with safe deposit box, minibar and
satellite TV. Hotel offers: Restaurants, private beach area,
outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, internet point and services
for children and babies. Mid-range. edit
- Hotel Bonadies (4 star hotel), Piazza Fontana Moresca
5, ☎ (+39) 089
857918 (info@hotelbonadies.it,
fax: (+39) 089 858570), [30]. Previously considered somewhat rustic by
Amalfi-coast standards, this hotel has been undergoing a makeover
with new additions to come. Currently offering double-rooms and
suites available with telephone, satellite TV and terrace, while
five suites have a sea view and Jacuzzi. Hotel offers: Restaurant,
solarium and swimming pool with hydro massage. Mid-range. edit
- Hotel Giordano (4 star hotel), Via Trinita
14, ☎ (+39) 089
85717 (giordano@giordonohotel.it,
fax: (+39) 089 857071), [31]. This understated, charming, family-owned hotel
is in a central location between Villa Rufolo and the main square.
Some rooms have a balcony with partial view; all have private
baths, telephone, minibar and satellite TV. Perks: Cooking and
wine-tasting classes—see CookingRavello [32] for details. Hotel
offers: Restaurant, swimming pool with poolside bar and
gardens. Mid-range. edit
- Hotel Graal (4 star hotel), Via della Repubblica
8, ☎ (+39) 089
857222 (info@hotelgraal.it). This modern hotel (originally built in 1967) is
located in the center of the historic town of Ravello and just a
few kilometres from the beach. Though not 'luxe' the rooms are
clean, spacious, and quiet and have features such as a satellite TV
and minibar while some rooms have superb sea views. Hotel offers:
Restaurants and swimming pool. The "Buffet Breakfast" served in one
of their two restaurants is a nice touch for jet-lagged and weary
travelers. Mid-range. edit
- Hotel Rufolo (4 star hotel), Via San Francesco
1, ☎ (+39) 089
857133 (info@hotelrufolo.it, fax: (+39) 089 857935), [33]. Conveniently located, since it is situated in
the historic centre near Villa Rufolo. Rooms and suites with a view
of the glittering Mediterranean or of their famous Villa Rufolo
gardens. Rooms and suites have a safe, satellite TV, telephone and
minibar. Hotel offers: Panoramic restaurant, swimming pool, beauty
center, and internet point. Mid-range. edit
- Hotel
Villa Cimbrone (4 star hotel), Via Santa Chiara 26, ☎ (+39) 089 857459 (info@villacimbrone.com,
fax: (+39) 089 857777), [34]. Steeped in old world grace and history, yet
timeless, this hotel is prized for its romantic setting, enchanting
views (especially memorable at nightfall) lush gardens, and a
celebrated restaurant. Each room has a safe, balcony, minibar and
telephone and each is individually decorated with frescos, tiled
floors, statuary, and ancient stone fireplaces. Mid-range. edit
- Hotel Villa Maria (4 star hotel), Via Trinità
14, ☎ (+39) 089
857255 (villamaria@villamaria.it,
fax: (+39) 089 857071), [35]. Nestled in the historic center between the
Clarisse nunnery and S. Francis Convent, this hotel's restaurant
draws from its kitchen gardens for a cornucopia of dishes. The cozy
rooms are simple, bright and airy drawing from the fresh breeze of
the mountains of Ravello high above the Mediterranean. Many of the
rooms have a private balcony while all have telephone, satellite
TV, minibar, and safe-deposit box. Perks: This hotel Villa Maria is
adjacent to Hotel Giordano and Villa Eva -- guests of each hotel
has the use of the services of the other two hotels, while the
Travel Agency "Wagner Tours" is owned by the same proprietor and is
also easily accessible and a helpful resource to hotel
guests. Mid-range. edit
- Hotel Caruso (5 star hotel), Via San Giovanni del Toro
2 84010 Ravello (SA) Italy, ☎ (+39)
01 852 67890 (info@hotelcaruso.net, fax: (+39) 01 852 67899), [36]. A
deluxe hotel perched on a clifftop on the highest point of Ravello
approximately 1150 feet above sea level overlooking the picturesque
coastal fishing village. Most rooms with stunning sea view of
Italy's famed Amalfi Coast, and a terrace and a few a private
garden. Rooms and suites equipped with safe deposit boxes, Internet
connection, direct dial phone, satellite TV and DVD and private
bar. Perks: Shuttle service to and from Amalfi and Positano; free
mini cruise.Hotel offers: Restaurants, rooftop infinity pool,
wellness center,boutique, and poolside snack bar. Splurge. edit
- Hotel Palazzo Sasso (5 star hotel), Via San Giovanni del Toro
28 84010 Ravello (SA) Italy, ☎ (+39)
089 81 81 81 (info@palazzosasso.com,
fax: (+39) 089 85 89 00), [37]. The setting for this stellar hotel is a 12th
century royal villa. This hotel is frequently praised for the
premium staff service. Rooms and suites decorated with XVIII and
XIX century furniture and many have an expansive Mediterranean Sea
or mountain view. Rooms have safe deposit boxes, satellite TV,
minibar, Internet access, and Jacuzzi. Room amenities also include
i-Pod docking stations. Hotel offers: Restaurants, spa and fitness
center with amazing sea vista. Splurge. edit
- Hotel Palumbo (5 star hotel), Via San Giovanni del Toro
16 84010 Ravello (SA) Italy, ☎ (+39)
089 857244 (reception@hotelpalumbo.it,
fax: (+39) 089 858133), [38]. Travel in time to this luxurious historical
palace-turned hotel that has been declared a national monument.
Much of the original medieval building preserved the Palazzo
Confalone with other architectural and decorative elements added in
the 17th century. Each room is decorated differently with antique
decor and balconies with a view. This grand hotel even holds its
own family winery “Cantina Episcopio”--the year 2010 will mark this
winery’s 150th anniversary. Perks: Evening concerts. Hotel offers:
Restaurant, private path to the beach and lovely landscaped
gardens. Splurge. edit
Get out
Nearby destinations include:
- Amalfi: This is the heart of the magnificent
Amalfi coast and a beautiful seaside setting. Home to the Duomo di
Amalfi and a once strong maritime republic. Visit the Chiostro del
Paradise, a famous graveyard dating back to the 1200s that also
houses ornate statues and columns.
- Positano: A city marked by fragrant citrus
groves and brilliant white buildings stacked in tiers on the cliffs
of the Amalfi coast. Positano offers lovely beaches, historic
architecture and spectacular views.
- Sorrento: Partake from a wealth of cafes,
restaurants and shops. The town showcases striking architecture,
and is a stop on the Circumvesuviana railway—a perfect diversion
before visiting other locations such as Pompeii and Ercolano.
| This is a guide article. It has a variety
of good, quality information including hotels, restaurants,
attractions, arrival and departure info. Plunge forward and help us
make it a star! |
Wikis
Quiz
Facts
Map
Search