Ravello, Italy, what a truly wonderful, long-lasting memory.  To get there from Sorrento (where we were staying) took two ferries and a bus up a mountain through some of the most amazing scenery I have ever seen.  The trip there and back is worthy of 2 more posts, including the drive back to Sorrento from Amalfi  on the famous Amalfi Coast highway.  For now we concentrate on Ravello.  The drive up the mountain to the town is absolutely beautiful.  The vistas of the Mediterranean are amazing, the view of the town from below, picture postcard perfect.  The views along the road are amazing as well.  We were only able to spend a few hours here as schedules would not allow us more time.  This was unfortunate as it was definitely worth an overnight stay.  Absolutely breathtaking at every turn.

Looking up at the town.

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This is a look at the views along the road.

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Looking to the Mediterranean Sea

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The following are some shots looking out at the countryside from the town.

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A few shots from the town.

The obligatory ruins

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A pretty nice place to have a bite

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The town centre

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The famous ceramics of the region are made here (some anyway)
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19 responses to “Wandering to Ravello, Italy”

  1. The Hobbler Avatar

    Now you are killing me. I always wanted to go to Italy.

    1. John Phillips Avatar

      I guess it would be a bad time to point out the countdown clock on the sidebar then! It is counting down our departure to Spain and Portugal. Italy is spectacular. We spent a week in Rome and a week in Sorrento. We also spent a day in Florence. We could easily retire in Sorrento. My header picture is Mt Vesuvius across the Bay of Naples from Sorrento. I took it off the balcony of our B&B, we woke to that every morning.

      1. The Hobbler Avatar

        It is amazing. Beautiful. I’m happy for you, and I can see it in a way from your blog without having to worry about being hit on by all the Italian guys. 😉

        1. John Phillips Avatar

          The guys are different there. Leering is allowed which kind of makes north Americans a bit leery of the leerers. It is so obvious but no one pays any mind if it.

          1. The Hobbler Avatar

            It is a beautiful place. Leering and all.

            1. John Phillips Avatar

              Definitely. We need, no must, go back someday.

              1. The Hobbler Avatar

                You probably will. Write about it.

            2. John Phillips Avatar

              By the way my friend, I need to do the smiley face thing now. Catch you tomorrow I hope.

              1. The Hobbler Avatar

                Night 🙂

  2. Gina Nicole Fontes Avatar

    You’ve sold me! Absolutely stunning!

    1. John Phillips Avatar

      It’s so beautiful it is impossible to take a bad picture. Thanks for stopping by.

  3. magsx2 Avatar

    Hi,
    Fantastic photos, looks like it was a lovely trip.

    1. John Phillips Avatar

      The best so far

  4. AgrippingLife Avatar
    AgrippingLife

    Why do all the truly beautiful places have to be so difficult to get to? I guess that’s what keeps them looking beautiful – no tourists. I’d love to visit these out of the way places. Great pictures.

    1. John Phillips Avatar

      There is some truth to that. This part of the world has it all. The food the wine, the scenery, the ambiance. I’d go back there in a minute

  5. El Guapo Avatar

    Beautiful, and great pics. How much of the town exists outside of ceramics and tourism?

    1. John Phillips Avatar

      You pretty much nailed. Tourism is pretty much year round though. They also have some major musical events in the summer.

  6. Dan Avatar
    Dan

    Ravello is easy to remember and hard to forget.

    1. John Phillips Avatar

      Indubitably.

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