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Half a day covers the villas; stay the night for quiet evenings and summer festival concerts. Below: 4 sights, 1 activity and 2 places to eat, plus how Ravello fits into a longer trip.

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Ravello, Italy
Places
9

4 See · 1 Do · 2 Eat · 1 Drink · 1 Shop

Curated routes
1

Amalfi Coast Escape

Best season
May – Sep

from our route notes

Warmest month
August

25°C / 76°F avg high

Coolest month
February

11°C / 51°F avg high

Wettest month
November

about 131 mm rain

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.

Things to do in Ravello

9 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

4 sights worth building a day around across Piazza Duomo, Santa Chiara and Centro.

  • Villa Rufolo in RavelloPhoto: Istvánka · CC BY-SA 3.0
    See

    Villa Rufolo

    13th-century villa with tiered gardens and the terrace stage of the Ravello Festival.

    • Piazza Duomo
    • $$
    • 60 min
    • Morning
  • Duomo di Ravello in RavelloPhoto: Milagros Rodrigo · Google
    See

    Duomo di Ravello

    11th-century cathedral with bronze doors and a mosaic-covered marble pulpit.

    • Piazza Duomo
    • $
    • 30 min
    • Morning
  • Villa Cimbrone in RavelloPhoto: Jensens · Public domain
    See

    Villa Cimbrone

    Gardens leading to the Terrace of Infinity, a bust-lined balcony high above the sea.

    Tip Gardens open until sunset; less busy late afternoon.

    • Santa Chiara
    • $$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Late afternoon
  • Auditorium Oscar Niemeyer in RavelloPhoto: Auditorium Oscar Niemeyer · Google
    See

    Auditorium Oscar Niemeyer

    Curved white concert hall by the Brazilian architect, overlooking the coast.

    • Centro
    • Free
    • 20 min
    • Daytime

Do

1 activity for when the group wants to do more than look in Piazza Duomo.

  • Ravello Festival in RavelloPhoto: Fondazione Ravello · Google
    Do

    Ravello Festival

    Summer music festival with concerts on Villa Rufolo's sea-view stage.

    Tip Book belvedere seats months ahead.

    • Piazza Duomo
    • $$$
    • 2 hr
    • Jul–Aug evenings

Eat

Where we would book a table in Ravello in Centro.

  • Trattoria Cumpà Cosimo in RavelloPhoto: Радослав Желязков · Google
    Eat

    Trattoria Cumpà Cosimo

    Long-running family trattoria serving homemade pasta platters and local wine.

    • Centro
    • $$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Dinner
  • Rossellinis in RavelloPhoto: Alma Aun · Google
    Eat

    Rossellinis

    Michelin-starred restaurant at Palazzo Avino with a terrace above the coast.

    Tip Book well ahead; jackets suggested.

    • Centro
    • $$$$
    • 2.5 hr
    • Dinner, Apr–Oct

Drink

Our picks for a drink in Ravello in Minori.

  • Sal De Riso Costa d'Amalfi in RavelloPhoto: Rita Placidi (Rita) · Google
    Drink

    Sal De Riso Costa d'Amalfi

    Café of pastry chef Salvatore De Riso on the Minori seafront, below Ravello.

    Tip Walk down the old staircase path from Ravello (about 45 min) and bus back.

    • Minori
    • $$
    • 45 min
    • Afternoon

Shop

Markets and shops worth the detour in Piazza Duomo.

  • Camo Cameo and Coral Museum in RavelloPhoto: Clayton Wile · Google
    Shop

    Camo Cameo and Coral Museum

    Family workshop and small museum of carved cameos and coral on the main square.

    • Piazza Duomo
    • $
    • 30 min
    • Afternoon

How to fit Ravello into a trip

Ravello is stop 4 of 4 on our Amalfi Coast Escape route. Follow it as-is or lift Ravello into your own plan.

Ravello month by month

Average daily highs run from 11°C / 51°F in February to 25°C / 76°F in August. November is the wettest month, with about 131 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Ravello weather and the best time to visit →

Near Ravello

8 other destinations from our guides within about 400 km (249 mi), measured in a straight line.

Ravello questions, answered

How many days do you need in Ravello?

Our route notes suggest half a day in Ravello. On our Amalfi Coast Escape route it is stop 4 of 4 in a 6-day trip. The listed visit times for our 9 places add up to roughly 11 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Ravello best known for?

Half a day covers the villas; stay the night for quiet evenings and summer festival concerts. Standouts on our list: Villa Rufolo (13th-century villa with tiered gardens and the terrace stage of the Ravello Festival); Duomo di Ravello (11th-century cathedral with bronze doors and a mosaic-covered marble pulpit); Villa Cimbrone (Gardens leading to the Terrace of Infinity, a bust-lined balcony high above the sea).

When is the best time to visit Ravello?

Our Amalfi Coast Escape route is best May – Sep. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in August (25°C / 76°F), the coolest in February (11°C / 51°F) and the most rain in November (about 131 mm).

What are the best things to do in Ravello?

Start with Villa Rufolo, Duomo di Ravello, Villa Cimbrone, Auditorium Oscar Niemeyer and Ravello Festival. Our guide lists 9 places in all, from 4 sights, 1 activity, 2 places to eat, 1 bar or café and 1 shop.

Where should a group eat in Ravello?

Our picks: Trattoria Cumpà Cosimo (Centro); Rossellinis (Centro). Book well ahead; jackets suggested (Rossellinis).

What is near Ravello?

The closest destinations in our guides are Amalfi (about 2 km / 1 mi), Positano (about 11 km / 7 mi) and Sorrento (about 20 km / 12 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

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