The list of mythical resorts along the spectacular winding corniche that runs along what is, quite simply, Europe's most magnificent stretch of coast - Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and above all Ravello - conjure up an irresistible mixture of glamorous celebrity hideaways and breathtaking natural scenery.
Situated 350 metres above the sea, perched on a craggy cliffside, Ravello commands the ultimate panorama over the Amalfi coast, a magical location that the French poet, André Gide, evocatively described as "between the sky and the sea".
It is the ideal site to base yourself for exploring a unique landscape that has inspired the likes of composers Richard Wagner and Edward Grieg, the painters William Turner and Miro, and authors, D.H. Lawrence, Tennessee Williams and Gore Vidal, who spent part of their lives here. Greta Garbo successfully sought refuge from the crowds and prying paparazzi in Ravello, and ever since it has been a favourite haven for Hollywood stars.
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One of the oldest Music Festivals, contributed towards Ravello status as "Città della Musica". More » |
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Browse through our Concierge selection of the best Restaurants in the region. More » |
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