Why should you stop in Ravello during your next Amalfi Coast yacht itinerary?
Ravello is one of the most evocative destinations on the entire Amalfi Coast. It is less known than cities such as Amalfi, Positano, and other localities in the area, but this is however not a disadvantage, quite the opposite.
In Ravello, you can still enjoy a peaceful holiday and you can experience the true essence of the coast without the tourist hassle which, especially during the high season months, affects and crowds other centers.
If you are planning a yacht charter on the Amalfi Coast, be sure to add this hilltop town to your itinerary.
In this short article we summarized the 5 reasons why you should have a stop in Ravello while visiting Amalfi Coast by yacht, but first, let’s discover a bit more about this wonderful place.
Ravello is one of the authentic pearls of the Campania coast and overlooks precisely along the slopes of the Amalfi promontory. Today the village is subject to UNESCO protection, a recognition that is a guarantee of its absolute extraordinary nature.
In addition to visiting its remarkable monuments, much of the pleasure of staying in Ravello is given by the village itself. Getting lost in the streets, in the meanders of alleys, in the workshops of the artisans is perhaps the best we can live in Ravello, as a real authentic experience.
Where is Ravello located?
This small town is located on top of the cliff and has become famous for the spectacular and as far as the eye can see of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The city center is located slightly inland, with the part of the coast that is instead occupied by the hamlets of San Cosma and Castiglione. The town is located right between Minori and Amalfi and to get there you will have to anchor your yacht in one of the tourist ports in the area and reach Ravello in a few minutes by car.
For those who are already in Amalfi during their vacation or a visit, all they have to do is travel a few kilometers to reach this beautiful village.
As you can easily guess, Ravello does not necessarily have to be the only destination on your tour. Being in a strategic position, it can therefore be an excellent alternative for a different day “away” from the sea.
What absolutely not to miss in Ravello?
Before presenting the must-see attractions in the Ravello area, it is good to make a small introduction, which applies both to this small village and to the Amalfi Coast in general.
These places should be lived rather than visited, savoring their scents, flavors, environments, the heat of the sun, living a truly unique experience, and absolutely not comparable to any other place in the world.
5 reasons to visit Ravello by yacht
Having said that, here is a list of the monuments and experiences that Ravello can offer you:
1. Enjoy the view from the Infinity Terrace
One of Ravello’s jewels. A terrace suspended at 400 meters allows you to enjoy an incredible view, both towards the mountain and towards the sea. One of the best viewpoints on the entire coast. If you get this far you cannot leave without taking a look “at infinity”.
2. Visit the town villas and monuments
- The Ravello cathedral
Among the various historical buildings that exist in the Ravello area, the cathedral plays a role of fundamental importance.
It is one of the oldest cathedrals in Italy and its first construction dates back to 1086 AD.
Today it is the seat of the municipal parish and inside there are also two museums: The Opera Museum, which collects Roman cinerary urns, reliquaries from the early Christian era and ancient artifacts, and the medieval and modern art gallery;
- Villa Rufolo
A splendid villa, exceptional from an architectural and aesthetic point of view, helps to create a timeless beauty that has been able to bewitch practically anyone who has passed through these parts.
This is the place that enchanted the poet and writer Wagner, who made it a refuge for meditation.
The Villa, which was built by the Rufolo family around the thirteenth century, is an immense architectural heritage that still constitutes one of the main reasons that bring Italian and foreign tourists to reach Ravello;
- Villa Cimbrone
Today occupied by a 5-star hotel, one of the best known on the entire coast, it can still be visited in the part of the garden throughout the year, which extends to the aforementioned infinity terrace;
3. Go on a souvenir hunt
The entire Amalfi Coast is also the place of choice for shopping and Ravello is no exception:
We are talking about the authentic possibility of taking home typical objects, which cannot be found in any other area of Italy.
Among the most popular objects are the splendid ceramics, a true trademark of the coast and which come in different forms: plates, kitchen items, vases, decorative saucers, and even tiles. Goldsmith craftsmanship is also highly developed, crafts that work shells and sea products.
4. Taste the typical cuisine delicacies
As in all the rest of the Amalfi Coast, the local gastronomy is something not to be missed. Wherever you are you will not be able to resist the numerous restaurants, taverns, and takeaways where you can taste the typical dishes of this region.
There are also numerous luxury hotels and starred restaurants where famous chefs and pastry chefs will delight your palate.
5. Attend the Ravello Music Festival
Ravello has been boasting one of the most important music festivals in Italy for 65 years. They gather in the first week of July until generally the end of the month, with a series of classical music concerts of absolute prestige, organized in the premises of the splendid Villa Rufolo which we have already talked about previously.
Also known as the Wagner Festival in honor of the German composer who spent time here in the 1880s, it is particularly full of concerts and in recent years has begun to include more modern music as well, such as concerts by the best Jazz players in the world, as well as selections of foreign folk music.
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5 reasons to visit Ravello by yacht
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