What can I say... RAVELLO! You were a dreammmm..... I only wish I was there longer, a full day or even a few days. Ravello, being set high up the cliffside above Atrani and Amalfi, is sufficiently populated with historic/cultural sites, parks and trails, local businesses and restaurants to have some relaxing activities to partake in if you choose. Yet it's set apart from the larger towns along the coast with a more serene atmosphere suitable for resting and recharging. Being there in April during shoulder season, I wonder if I'd say the same during peak tourist season though...with how crowded most other towns already were in April, I have a feeling Ravello would be impacted similarly during the summer months. Reaching the town by local guide with transit or bus is optimal. The narrow, winding roads leading up to it are not for the faint of heart, and much of the town center is pedestrian only, so you'll need to find parking, then walk by foot on the medieval stone streets anyways. I read online that public buses were small vans, which doesn't seem to be the case anymore as of April 2026--they are full-sized public buses seating about 25 and fitting about 45 including standing room. There are also private "buses"available that are large vans that seat 10-12; inquire about these in the larger towns. Always book a round trip ticket bc it's not necessarily easy to find a shop selling bus tickets in Ravello. Sweeping, dramatic views, a connection to Richard Wagner, and a centuries of history (founded in the 5th Century, reaching peak economic and political prosperity in the 11-12th century) draw musicians, writers and artists. Some of the famous names who were inspired here were: Italian Renaissance author Giovanni Boccaccio, Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg, mathematically inspired artist M. C. Escher, British novelist Virginia Woolf, silent actress Greta Garbo, American writer Gore Vidal, Novel Prize in Literature winner André Gide, Spanish 20th century painter and sculptor Joan Miró, American author and screenwriter Truman Capote, and the list goes on. Notably each summer since 1953 the Ravello Festival is held in honor of Richard Wagner, though has expanded in scope to include orchestral performances, chamber music, jazz, art and photography exhibitions, dance shows, speaker sessions, discussion groups and artist meet-and-greets. read more

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I love this town, Ravello is the "Town of Music" located up in the mountains, quite difficult to get to if you don't have a good driver or you are not used to driving in Italy where "driving rules are optional" and I really mean that. The views are amazing. lots of old traditions and architecture. I got to see an Indian wedding as well while I was in the center of the town. Local jewelers provide unique pieces of jewelry which are pricey, but if you are into something unique it is work the money. Orange coral is the predominant theme here. read more

Comune di Ravello - Amazing place called the town of music - Ravello, SA