Trying to decide: Amalfi Cost vs Sicily vs Cinque Terre?
Jul 20th, 2011 | 08:36 AM
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Personally we didn't care much for Ravello as
1) it was rather chilly in the shade & at night, presumably due to the altitude (this was the 3rd week in June & it was very hot when we subsequently moved down to Amalfi - DH got prickly heat !), and
2) it was just *too* quiet with not enough to do / nice places to eat for the 4 nights we spent there - and we were much older than you when we went & not exactly looking for lively nightlife.
Also, although there are stunning coastal views from a few spots, notably the 2 famous gardens, they are quite distant and not visible from everywhere in town. And obviously there are no beaches
And it's inconvenient if you are wanting to do day trips.
I would only recommend visiting Ravello as a day trip to see the gardens, or for 1 night if you want to attend a concert.
1) it was rather chilly in the shade & at night, presumably due to the altitude (this was the 3rd week in June & it was very hot when we subsequently moved down to Amalfi - DH got prickly heat !), and
2) it was just *too* quiet with not enough to do / nice places to eat for the 4 nights we spent there - and we were much older than you when we went & not exactly looking for lively nightlife.
Also, although there are stunning coastal views from a few spots, notably the 2 famous gardens, they are quite distant and not visible from everywhere in town. And obviously there are no beaches
And it's inconvenient if you are wanting to do day trips.I would only recommend visiting Ravello as a day trip to see the gardens, or for 1 night if you want to attend a concert.
