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Researched Updated Oct 29, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City
Ravello, a comune in the province of Salerno, Campania, in the hills above the Amalfi Coast (postal code 84010). It is part of the Costiera Amalfitana UNESCO World Heritage site, inscribed in 1997. 1
Population
2,335 residents on 1 January 2026 (ISTAT preliminary estimate). The 2021 census population was 2,395. 2
Internet Speed
A coverage listing puts about 98 percent of the comune on ADSL, with an average around 11 Mbps. It shows no fibre up to 200 Mbps and no 1 Gbps fibre-to-the-home. The page gives no survey date. 6
Currency & Banking
Euro. The ECB reference rate on 19 October 2026 was 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD, about 0.8909 EUR per USD. 3 5
Tap Water
Tap water is generally safe throughout Italy; taste varies by region and some southern supplies may be desalinated. Avoid fountains marked non potabile. Restaurants often serve bottled water. 3
Power
230 V, 50 Hz, with Europlug, Schuko and Italian Type L sockets. 3
SIM Card
TIM, Vodafone, Wind Tre and iliad sell prepaid SIMs in Italy. Bring a passport or valid ID; shops may require or generate a codice fiscale. The country prep lists iliad GIGA 150 at €7.99/month for 150 GB and TOP 230 at €9.99/month for 230 GB plus 18 GB EU roaming, with €9.99 SIM activation. 4 3
Accommodation
Hotel Palumbo, Via San Giovanni del Toro 16, is a historic palace hotel in the centre. For a month, the city cost file records an Airbnb one-bedroom example of about €3,487 in November 2026 (listed at 3,914 US dollars). 11 32
Cashless Friendly
Cards are widely accepted in Italy; carry cash for smaller shops and markets. Tipping is not mandatory; a coperto may appear on restaurant bills, and rounding up or leaving small change is common. 3
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb entire homes are the short-let market. The city cost file, from a November 2026 search, uses about €3,487 for a discounted month (a one-bedroom house listed at 3,914 US dollars). 32
Budget Accommodation
B&B I Limoni (approx. €110/night) or staying in nearby Scala for lower rates
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
L'Annunziata area or nearby Scala across the valley for quieter, long-term options
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Piazza Duomo / City Center for proximity to Villa Rufolo and restaurants 11 1

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
No coworking space in Ravello. Palazzo Innovazione, Complesso Santa Sofia, Largo Abate Conforti, Salerno: hot desk €25 for a full day (9:00-20:00) or €245 a month, both including VAT. Weekday reception is 9:00-20:00. 7
Best Cafe for Work
Caffè Calce is mapped on Viale Richard Wagner. A travel guide lists Bar Calce at Via Roma 2. 11 23
Networking Events
Informal gatherings during the Ravello Festival (July-August) at Villa Rufolo
Social Events for Expats
Cooking classes at Mamma Agata's often serve as networking hubs for foreigners

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
No Uber. Local taxis are expensive (approx. €40-50 to Amalfi). Use 'Taxi Ravello +39 089 857440'
Bike/Scooter Rental
Ravello Scooter Rental (Via Boccaccio) - approx. €60-80 per day
Best Beach Nearby
Castiglione di Ravello (accessible via a long staircase of ~1,000 steps)
Top Regional Airline
ITA Airways (operating from Naples International Airport - NAP)
Top International Airline
Lufthansa, Air France, and easyJet fly into Naples (NAP)
Highway Access
The coast roads named for Ravello are the SS163 Amalfitana, the SS145 and the SS373, then Via Castiglione. Cars are not allowed in the centre; there is one car park near the main square. 11
Main Train/Transit Hub
Salerno Railway Station (Stazione di Salerno) for high-speed Frecciarossa trains
Public Transport Passes
SITA Sud COSTIERASITA is €10 for 24 hours of unlimited buses in Ravello, Amalfi, Atrani, Positano, Sorrento, Salerno and the other listed coast towns. It is personal: write your name and validate it on the first ride. There is no monthly pass; another day is another €10. 8
Regional Travel
A 2025 coast fare table lists the SITA Sud ticket between Amalfi and Ravello at €1.50 (type AC1). Coast buses connect in Amalfi, and boats to the other towns leave from there. 31 11

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Presidio Ospedaliero Costa d'Amalfi in Castiglione, a frazione of Ravello, part of Salerno university hospital San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona since 2011, with a medical and a surgical emergency department. For an ambulance call 112. 9 3 1
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Wellness Center at Palazzo Avino (high-end spa/gym facilities)
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Most residents use 'Palestra Comunale' in Scala or hotel gyms like Hotel Garden
Laundry Services
Lavanderia l'Onda in nearby Amalfi or hotel laundry services

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
Limited; some local pizzerias like Mimì Pizzaria offer direct delivery via phone
Best Local Dish to Try
Scialatielli ai Frutti di Mare (fresh pasta with seafood)
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Ristorante Vittoria (offers excellent grilled vegetables and pasta alla Norma)
Best Dessert Spots
Pasticceria Andrea Pansa (nearby in Amalfi) or bar del Duomo in Ravello for Delizia al Limone
Affordable Shopping Spots
DeSpar supermarket, mapped on Via Cigliano in the Civita part of Ravello. 24
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.it (deliveries take 2-4 days due to mountain location)
Grocery Delivery
Macelleria e Alimentari da Giovanni offers local delivery to villas
Bar/Nightlife Area
Piazza Centrale (Duomo) for late-night cocktails; Ravello is quiet after midnight
Local Brewery
Birra Amalfi (available at Wine & Drugs Shop on Via Roma)
Wine Bars
Enoteca Mansi (Via Roma) - wide selection of local Campanian wines
Street Food Stalls
Cuoppo d'Amalfi (fried seafood in a cone) in nearby Amalfi
Popular International Cuisine
Limited; focus is heavily on Italian. 'Mimi Bar Ristoro' offers some fusion salads

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone with its 'Terrace of Infinity' 1 11 28 25
Museums & Art Venues
Museo del Duomo (located beneath the Cathedral) 11 12
Historical Sites
The church of San Giovanni del Toro, in the old quarter once called Il Toro, dates from before the year 1000. 1
Religious Sites
The cathedral is the Duomo of Santa Maria Assunta, inaugurated in 1080. It keeps an ampoule of the blood of San Pantaleone, the patron, which is said to liquefy on 27 July. 12
Annual Events
The 74th Ravello Festival runs from 4 July to 5 September 2026 at Villa Rufolo, with concerts on the belvedere. Several of those seats are listed at €60. An under-26 ticket is €20 at the box office, except the dawn concert. 20
Cultural Districts
Ravello is part of the Costiera Amalfitana UNESCO World Heritage site, inscribed in 1997 (reference 830). 1
Theater Venues
Auditorium Oscar Niemeyer, Via della Repubblica, opened in 2010. If rain moves a Ravello Festival concert off the belvedere, it can be held here. 11 26 20
Local Markets
Weekly Tuesday morning market (Piazza Fontana) for clothes and local produce
Music Scene
Classical concerts at the Ravello Concert Society
Street Art
Mainly traditional ceramic murals in the 'Ceramiche d'Arte' style
Cooking Classes
Mamma Agata's cooking school is at Piazza S. Cosma 9, 84010 Ravello. 29
Art Galleries
Galleria d'Arte di Camillo (Via Roma)
Historic Buildings
Palazzo Sasso, now the hotel Palazzo Avino, is at Via San Giovanni del Toro 28. The house dates from the 12th century and was restored and reopened in 1997. 30
Local Heritage
Ravello was a town of the maritime republic of Amalfi and dyed wool from the country around it. Villa Rufolo's garden is tied to the staging of Wagner's Parsifal. Ceramics shops still sell local work, and a cooking school in town sells IGP lemons. 1 11 29

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Valle delle Ferriere Nature Reserve (accessible via trails from Scala)
National Parks Nearby
Ravello sits in the Parco Regionale dei Monti Lattari, a regional park set up by a Campania decree in 2003 covering the Sorrento and Amalfi peninsula. The office is at Viale Ippocastani, Quisisana, Castellammare di Stabia. 21
Cycling/Walking Paths
The Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei) starts at Piazza Paolo Capasso in Bomerano, a frazione of Agerola, not in Ravello. A sign by the church of San Matteo marks the way. 22
Scenic Viewpoints
The Terrace of Infinity at Villa Cimbrone is a cliff garden above the coast. 11 25
Birdwatching Locations
Cliffs surrounding the Dragon Valley (Valle del Dragone)
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Strictly prohibited due to fire risk in the coastal mountains

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
Poste Italiane (Viale Parco Rimembranza); DHL/UPS ship to Salerno
Tech Repair Services
None in Ravello; requires a trip to Salerno (e.g., Computer Center Salerno)
Table Tennis Spots
Occasional tables at the local sports field (Campo Sportivo)
Language Classes
Private tutors available; search via the Tourist Office (Azienda Turismo)
Libraries & Study Spots
A public library is recorded at the Franciscan convent. 12
Community Centers
Centro Universitario Europeo per i Beni Culturali (Villa Rufolo)
Gaming Lounges
None available; Ravello is a low-tech, relaxation-focused destination
Casino & Gaming Halls
No casinos; closest are in Naples or slot halls in Salerno

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
OMI does not split by bedrooms. Central zone B1 (Villa Rufolo and Piazza Duomo, Villa Cimbrone excluded), ordinary homes, second half of 2025: €3,400-€4,900 per square metre. The middle is €4,150, so a 40 square metre flat is about €166,000. These are official ranges for ordinary homes, not sale prices of prestige villas. 10
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Same OMI series, the rest of the comune (zone R1): €1,350-€2,000 per square metre. The middle is €1,675, so a 40 square metre flat is about €67,000. 10
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
OMI has no bedroom split. Zone B1 ordinary homes, second half of 2025, are €3,400-€4,900 per square metre (middle €4,150). A 60 square metre flat at the middle of the range is about €249,000. 10
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Zone R1 ordinary homes are €1,350-€2,000 per square metre (middle €1,675). A 60 square metre flat at the middle of the range is about €100,500. 10
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Zone B1 ordinary homes are €3,400-€4,900 per square metre (middle €4,150). An 80 square metre flat at the middle of the range is about €332,000. 10
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Zone R1 ordinary homes are €1,350-€2,000 per square metre (middle €1,675). An 80 square metre flat at the middle of the range is about €134,000. 10
Corporate Tax
IRES 24%, plus IRAP generally 3.9%. Regions may raise or lower that IRAP rate by up to 0.92%. For 2025 only, a reduced IRES of 20% applied to some companies that reinvested profits in fixed assets. 15
Dividend Withholding Tax
26% standard withholding on dividends and interest paid by Italian companies to resident and non-resident investors. Treaties and EU rules can reduce it. Interest on government bonds is 12.5%. 16
Tax System
Tax residents are taxed on worldwide income; non-residents on Italian-source income. Residence applies when physical presence, habitual abode or the centre of personal and family relationships is in Italy for most of the tax year; PwC describes this as more than 183 days, counting fractions of days. 13 33
Highest Income Tax Bracket
43% national IRPEF on income above €50,000 in 2026. The bands under that are 23% up to €28,000 and 33% from €28,001 to €50,000. Regional tax is generally 1.23% to 3.33% and the municipal surcharge is 0% to 0.9%. 13
VAT
22% standard IVA. Reduced rates on listed supplies include 4% and 10%. 14
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes. From FY 2024 an Italian company consolidates a controlled foreign entity when its effective tax rate is under 15% and more than one third of revenue is passive income. A ruling can exempt a company that has real staff and premises. 17
Property Tax
IMU is not due on a main home except luxury cadastral categories A/1, A/8 and A/9. Other homes are taxed. PwC lists a basic rate of 0.86% on other property, which the comune can change, plus TARI for waste. 19 14
Property Transaction Tax
From a private seller, registration tax is 2% of cadastral value for a first home (minimum €1,000) or 9% otherwise, plus €50 mortgage tax and €50 cadastral tax. From a developer charging VAT, first-home VAT is 4% (otherwise 10%), plus €200 fixed registration, mortgage and cadastral taxes. 18
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
Italy’s Impatriate regime offers a 50% exemption on qualifying Italian-source employment and self-employment income up to €600,000 a year for five years, subject to eligibility. It is not an automatic exemption for digital nomad visa holders. 13

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 29, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. Wikipedia, RavelloReference
  2. City Population, Ravello (ISTAT census and 1 January 2026 estimate)Reference
  3. Wikivoyage ItalySecondary
  4. iliad mobile offersOfficial
  5. ECB euro reference rates, 90-day fileOfficial
  6. Tariffe.it fixed-line coverage for RavelloSecondary
  7. Palazzo Innovazione coworking, SalernoOfficial
  8. SITA Sud COSTIERASITA day ticketOfficial
  9. AOU Ruggi, Costa d Amalfi hospitalOfficial
  10. CasaLens OMI quotations for Ravello, second half of 2025Index
  11. Wikivoyage RavelloSecondary
  12. Italian Wikipedia, RavelloReference
  13. PwC Italy, taxes on personal incomeProfessional
  14. PwC Italy, other taxesProfessional
  15. PwC Italy, corporate income taxProfessional
  16. PwC Italy, withholding taxesProfessional
  17. PwC Italy, group taxation and CFC rulesProfessional
  18. Agenzia delle Entrate, first-home purchase taxesOfficial
  19. Ministry of Finance, IMU on a main homeOfficial
  20. Ravello Festival 2026Official
  21. Parco Regionale dei Monti LattariOfficial
  22. Path of the Gods, Monti Lattari parkOfficial
  23. OpenStreetMap, Caffè CalceReference
  24. OpenStreetMap, DeSpar on Via CiglianoReference
  25. OpenStreetMap, Villa CimbroneReference
  26. OpenStreetMap, Auditorium Oscar NiemeyerReference
  27. OpenStreetMap, Duomo di RavelloReference
  28. OpenStreetMap, Villa RufoloReference
  29. Mamma Agata cooking schoolOfficial
  30. Palazzo Avino, formerly Palazzo SassoOfficial
  31. Amalfi Coast SITA fares, updated June 2025Secondary
  32. Airbnb Ravello entire-home monthly stays, as recorded in the city cost fileListings
  33. PwC Italy tax residence criteriaProfessional

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €7,500 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €450,000) OMI has no bedroom split. Zone B1 ordinary homes, second half of 2025, are €3,400-€4,900…
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €4,800 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €288,000) Zone R1 ordinary homes are €1,350-€2,000 per square metre (middle €1,675). A 60 square…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €7,000 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €560,000) Zone B1 ordinary homes are €3,400-€4,900 per square metre (middle €4,150). An 80 square…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €4,500 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €360,000) Zone R1 ordinary homes are €1,350-€2,000 per square metre (middle €1,675). An 80 square…
    • Accommodation High-end hotels (Hotel Palumbo), boutique B&Bs (Gala Residence), and Airbnb villas Hotel Palumbo, Via San Giovanni del Toro 16, is a historic palace hotel in the centre. For…
    40 more changes
    • Affordable Shopping Spots Despar Supermarket (Via Roma) for grocery essentials DeSpar supermarket, mapped on Via Cigliano in the Civita part of Ravello.
    • Annual Events Ravello Festival (Summer concert series in the Wagnerian Gardens) The 74th Ravello Festival runs from 4 July to 5 September 2026 at Villa Rufolo, with…
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Italy's 'Lavoratori Rimpatriati' scheme offers a 70% or 90% tax exemption for 5 years for… Italy’s Impatriate regime offers a 50% exemption on qualifying Italian-source employment…
    • Banking for Expats Revolut and Wise are widely used; Nexi is the common local card processor not set
    • Best Cafe for Work Caffè Calce (Piazza Duomo) - reliable Wi-Fi and excellent outdoor seating Caffè Calce is mapped on Viale Richard Wagner. A travel guide lists Bar Calce at Via Roma…
    • Best Coworking Space None officially in Ravello. Closest: 'Salerno Workspace' in Salerno (approx. 1 hour away) No coworking space in Ravello. Palazzo Innovazione, Complesso Santa Sofia, Largo Abate…
    • Best Hospital Ospedale Costa d'Amalfi in Castiglione (5 mins drive from Ravello) Presidio Ospedaliero Costa d'Amalfi in Castiglione, a frazione of Ravello, part of Salerno…
    • Cashless Friendly Yes, but small shops and bus ticket kiosks often prefer cash (Euro) Cards are widely accepted in Italy; carry cash for smaller shops and markets. Tipping is…
    • City Ravello, Province of Salerno, Campania, Italy Ravello, a comune in the province of Salerno, Campania, in the hills above the Amalfi…
    • Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, applicable to foreign entities controlled by Italian residents Yes. From FY 2024 an Italian company consolidates a controlled foreign entity when its…
    • Cooking Classes Mamma Agata's Cooking School (Via S. Cosma, 9) Mamma Agata's cooking school is at Piazza S. Cosma 9, 84010 Ravello.
    • Corporate Tax 24% (IRES) + 3.9% (IRAP regional tax) IRES 24%, plus IRAP generally 3.9%. Regions may raise or lower that IRAP rate by up to…
    • Cultural Districts The entire historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage site Ravello is part of the Costiera Amalfitana UNESCO World Heritage site, inscribed in 1997…
    • Currency & Banking 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major banks include Intesa Sanpaolo in nearby Amalfi Euro. The ECB reference rate on 19 October 2026 was 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD, about 0.8909 EUR…
    • Cycling/Walking Paths The 'Path of the Gods' (Sentiero degli Dei) starts in nearby Bomerano The Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei) starts at Piazza Paolo Capasso in Bomerano, a…
    • Dividend Withholding Tax 26% standard rate 26% standard withholding on dividends and interest paid by Italian companies to resident…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 43% for income over €50,000 43% national IRPEF on income above €50,000 in 2026. The bands under that are 23% up to…
    • Highway Access A3 Motorway (Naples-Salerno), exit at Vietri sul Mare then SS163 Costiera The coast roads named for Ravello are the SS163 Amalfitana, the SS145 and the SS373, then…
    • Historic Buildings Palazzo Sasso (now Palazzo Avino) Palazzo Sasso, now the hotel Palazzo Avino, is at Via San Giovanni del Toro 28. The house…
    • Historical Sites The Church of San Giovanni del Toro (11th Century) The church of San Giovanni del Toro, in the old quarter once called Il Toro, dates from…
    • Internet Speed Average 60-100 Mbps (Fiber available in many hotels and luxury villas; 4G/5G is stable) A coverage listing puts about 98 percent of the comune on ADSL, with an average around 11…
    • Libraries & Study Spots Biblioteca Comunale di Ravello (small collection, quiet space) A public library is recorded at the Franciscan convent.
    • Local Heritage Ceramic production (Vietri style) and lemon cultivation (Sfusato Amalfitano) Ravello was a town of the maritime republic of Amalfi and dyed wool from the country…
    • National Parks Nearby Parco Regionale dei Monti Lattari Ravello sits in the Parco Regionale dei Monti Lattari, a regional park set up by a…
    • Population Approximately 2,500 2,335 residents on 1 January 2026 (ISTAT preliminary estimate). The 2021 census population…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F/L sockets 230 V, 50 Hz, with Europlug, Schuko and Italian Type L sockets.
    • Property Tax IMU (Municipal Property Tax) - approx. 0.76% to 1.06% of value IMU is not due on a main home except luxury cadastral categories A/1, A/8 and A/9. Other…
    • Property Transaction Tax Registration tax is 9% (non-residents) or 2% (first home for residents) From a private seller, registration tax is 2% of cadastral value for a first home (minimum…
    • Public Transport Passes SITA Bus 'CostieraSita' 24-hour pass (€10) or UNICOTRASTIERA tickets SITA Sud COSTIERASITA is €10 for 24 hours of unlimited buses in Ravello, Amalfi, Atrani…
    • Regional Travel SITA Bus to Amalfi (25 mins, €1.50) then ferry (Travelmar) to Positano or Capri A 2025 coast fare table lists the SITA Sud ticket between Amalfi and Ravello at €1.50…
    • Religious Sites Duomo di Ravello (dedicated to San Pantaleone) The cathedral is the Duomo of Santa Maria Assunta, inaugurated in 1080. It keeps an…
    • SIM Card TIM, Vodafone, and WindTre (Best coverage: Vodafone). Available at shops in Amalfi or… TIM, Vodafone, Wind Tre and iliad sell prepaid SIMs in Italy. Bring a passport or valid…
    • Scenic Viewpoints Terrazza dell'Infinito (Villa Cimbrone) - widely considered the world's best view The Terrace of Infinity at Villa Cimbrone is a cliff garden above the coast.
    • Short Term Rentals Airbnb and Booking.com; prices range from €150 to €600 per night depending on the season Airbnb entire homes are the short-let market. The city cost file, from a November 2026…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €8,000 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €320,000) - Extremely rare OMI does not split by bedrooms. Central zone B1 (Villa Rufolo and Piazza Duomo, Villa…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €5,500 per m² in nearby Scala (e.g., 40 m² = €220,000) Same OMI series, the rest of the comune (zone R1): €1,350-€2,000 per square metre. The…
    • Tap Water Drinkable and excellent quality from mountain springs; public fountains (fontanelle) are… Tap water is generally safe throughout Italy; taste varies by region and some southern…
    • Tax System Worldwide income basis for residents (>183 days) Tax residents are taxed on worldwide income; non-residents on Italian-source income…
    • Theater Venues Oscar Niemeyer Auditorium (modern venue for concerts and film) Auditorium Oscar Niemeyer, Via della Repubblica, opened in 2010. If rain moves a Ravello…
    • VAT 22% standard rate; 10% for cafes/restaurants 22% standard IVA. Reduced rates on listed supplies include 4% and 10%.

    fix pass aligned Currency & Banking, Tap Water, Power, SIM Card, Cashless Friendly, Tax System, Highest Income Tax Bracket, VAT and Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads with the country prep and shared Naples wording; cleared Banking for Expats because SIM-registration guidance does not verify bank requirements; updated research attribution and verification date and added the tax-residence source; recorded unverified prices, addresses and hours rather than treating earlier citations as new confirmations (en.wikivoyage.org, iliad.it, taxsummaries.pwc.com).

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