Is Villa Cimbrone worth it?

Worth it if…Lives up to the hype · +3Ravello hotel gardens ending at a bust-lined clifftop terrace ~300 m above the sea

Worth it, with conditions. Terrace of Infinity consistently delivers; a minority call the gardens overrated.

Hype61How famous and hyped it is

Reality64Evidence-based, votes take over as they come in

The gap+3Lives up to the hypeHow we score

4.7 ★ Google · 4,048 reviews— hypegap votes · be one of the first

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Worth itEditorial verdict until 5 couples vote

Romantic, quieter gardens and the famous terrace; ideal in late afternoon.

Why Reality is 64

Lives up to its fame4/5Terrace of Infinity consistently delivers; a minority call the gardens overrated.

Value for money3/5€10 buys extensive gardens and a top viewpoint, though some reviewers feel the upkeep doesn't justify it.

Can’t get it elsewhere4/5No other viewpoint on the coast has this statue-lined clifftop setting.

Easy to do3/5No booking, but two buses from Positano plus an uphill walk.

What people loved

The Terrace of Infinity is one of the most dramatic viewpoints on the coastLarge, varied gardens with statues and follies; quieter than the town centreClear map and well-marked route around the grounds

What wore them down

Some find parts of the park neglected and the €10 fee steep for one viewpointSteep ~10 min walk up narrow lanes from Ravello's centreSummer crowds on the terrace at midday

Parking & getting there

Don’t drive

Villa Cimbrone is pedestrian-only and the guide we used advises against driving because Ravello's road is narrow and parking difficult. If you drive anyway, park on the edge of Ravello and walk about 15 min.

Cathedral Square Recommended Parking Ravellolot · about 9 min walk · ★ 3.7 (242)Price not publishedMap

Anas ordinance 340/19: alternating-plate (odd/even) restrictions on the SS163 Amalfitana each year 1 April–30 September in set time bands stradeanas.it
Ravello is covered by the coast's odd/even plate scheme (10:00–18:00 on restricted days) napolike.it

Without a car: SITA bus Amalfi–Ravello (25–35 min), then about a 10-min uphill walk from the main square

Driving rules in Positano

Avoid driving on the Amalfi Coast from spring to autumn: the SS163 is narrow and congested, plate restrictions apply on peak dates, and Positano's parking is private, expensive and full by mid-morning. Ferries and SITA buses are the better choice. A car only helps for out-of-season trips or trailheads such as Pontone or Agerola.

Alternating number plates on the SS163 Amalfitana. Anas ordinance 340/19 restricts non-resident cars on the coast road by last plate digit (odd plates barred on odd dates, even on even dates) from 10:00 to 18:00 on designated dates. 2026 dates reported: 30 Mar–6 Apr and 24 Apr–2 May, with October weekends and holidays also listed by positano.com, and none from 1 November. It covers 14 municipalities, from Vietri sul Mare to Positano, including Amalfi, Ravello, Praiano, Furore and Conca dei Marini. Exempt (with documents): residents, guests with a confirmed coast booking, taxis and NCC, disabled-badge vehicles, workers and homeowners. Motorbikes are also exempt per positano.com. Check current dates with Anas or the Comune before driving. napolike.it
Anas ordinance (legal basis). Permanent Anas ordinance 340/19 sets the alternating-plate restrictions on the SS163 each year from 1 April to 30 September, in set time bands. stradeanas.it
Positano ZTL for large vehicles. Via Pasitea, Piazza dei Mulini and Via C. Colombo are a ZTL for vehicles with more than 5 seats (€5 per trip). Paying does not allow stopping or parking. positano.com
Street parking is residents-only. Street parking in Positano and its hamlets (Montepertuso, Nocelle) is for residents. White-and-yellow lines are residents-only and the few blue-line meters are almost never free in summer. Visitors use private valet-style garages that charge by the full hour, with no verified operator price lists. positano.com
Parking overview. positano.com's parking guide lists the private garages and blue-line spots along the coast; spaces fill early in summer. positano.com

Car parks from Google Maps; walking times are estimates. Checked 2026-10-17. Prices change, so check at the entrance.

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Booking: Pay at the gate; arrive at opening to beat crowds

EntryGardens €10 in high season, €7 from 1 November to 31 March; keep your ticket for spot checksSource · Checked Oct 17, 2026

HoursGardens 9:00 until about one hour after sunset (around 19:30 summer, 17:30 winter)Source · Checked Oct 17, 2026

Getting thereFrom Positano: ferry/bus to Amalfi, SITA bus to Ravello (25–35 min), then ~10 min (0.4 mi) uphill walk from the main square; pedestrian access onlySource · Checked Oct 17, 2026

HighlightsTerrace of Infinity with 18th-century marble busts, Temple of Ceres, cloister and crypt, rose garden, Alley of ImmensitySource · Checked Oct 17, 2026

Time needed1–2 hoursSource: Google reviews · Checked Oct 17, 2026

RulesNo drones; professional photography needs permission; leashed dogs allowedSource · Checked Oct 17, 2026