When you plan to only spend one day in Ravello, I recommend to arrive early in the morning. Its most famous sights open at 9.00 am. Plan ahead, so you can decide which place you definitely want to see first, without any crowds and then plan your next stop.

The absolute best time of day to visit Ravello is in the early morning (before 10:00 AM) or the late afternoon (after 4:30 PM). Ravello is a popular day-trip destination for those staying in Positano or Amalfi, meaning the town center and its famous gardens, Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone, can become quite congested between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Arriving early allows you to experience the "Infinity Terrace" in peace and capture photographs without crowds. Alternatively, staying for sunset is highly recommended, as the "alpine-like" air of the mountains cools down and the sunlight hits the coastline at a dramatic angle, turning the Tyrrhenian Sea a deep gold. Furthermore, many of the town's best boutiques and ceramic shops are less crowded in the early evening, offering a more personalized shopping experience before the dinner rush begins.