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Ravello and Beyond
Explore #FAITHFULLGirl and photographer Holly Chippindale’s favourite places between Ravello and Praiano - from stays by the sea and hidden swimming spots to long lunches and days spent exploring the coast.
Where to stay
An old-world villa built into the cliffs of Ravello, surrounded by Mediterranean gardens with direct access to the sea. Spend slow days between the pool and the water below.
Hidden away in Praiano, Casa Privata is an intimate seven-room retreat surrounded by sprawling gardens that lead down to a private seafront. Stay for the secluded setting and days spent swimming straight from the property.
A charming, family-run stay in Castiglione di Ravello, tucked into the cliffs above the Mediterranean with private access to the sea.
Where to swim
Tucked beneath the cliffs at Castiglione. Find a sunbed, swim and settle in for a slow afternoon by the water.
A tiny cove tucked between the cliffs in Praiano. Arrive early for a morning swim and stay for lunch by the water.
One of the coast's most dramatic swimming spots, where a small beach sits between towering cliffs beneath the iconic stone bridge.
Just outside Amalfi, with clear blue water and a dramatic cliffside setting. Reach it from the coastal road or arrive by boat from Amalfi.
A favourite stop along the coast. Wander the narrow streets and piazza before heading down to the beach for an afternoon swim.
Where to drink and dine
A family-run restaurant on the water at Marina di Praia. Stop for fresh seafood and a long lunch after a morning swim.
A beach club and restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean towards Positano. Come for lunch, stay for a swim and spend the afternoon by the sea.
A local favourite tucked into Atrani, known for seafood and traditional dishes from the coast.
A relaxed Ravello favourite serving pizza and southern Italian dishes - perfect for an easy dinner after a day exploring.
Where to explore
Spend the morning wandering Ravello's cobbled streets, quiet piazzas and gardens before the town becomes busier for the day.
One of the smallest towns on the Amalfi Coast and best explored without a plan. Wander its narrow streets and stairways before making your way down to the sea.
Walk through the historic gardens to the Terrace of Infinity, perched high above the Mediterranean with sweeping views of the coastline.
The Amalfi Coast by scooter
Rent a scooter for the day and follow the coastal road between Ravello and Praiano, stopping for swims, small towns and long lunches along the way.
A day by boat
Hire a boat for the day and experience the coast from the water, stopping to swim in quiet coves and exploring the coastline between Ravello and Praiano at your own pace.
Travel tips
Stay for a few nights to experience Ravello in the quieter mornings and evenings.
Rent a scooter for at least one day to explore the coastline, and spend another out on the water. Start early, pack your swimmers and leave room for spontaneous stops along the way. And pack your camera - this coastline is one of the most mesmerising I have came across in all of my travels.