Between impossibly blue sea and sky sits Caruso, this 11th-century palace and the crown jewel of Ravello. This is a place of fairytales, where original frescoes and vaulted ceilings converse with contemporary Italian flair. A place where Amalfi culture is alive, and new ideas are formed. Here, you savour aperitifs and fine dining, soundtracked to enchanting music and enhanced with charming company. Paradise was never lost - it’s been hiding up here all along.

Stroll through the century-old gardens, with rose bushes climbing skyward and crops of aromatic herbs found at every turn. Explore the frescoed salons and arched stone vaults, before arriving for a dip in the striking infinity pool. It’s a swim you’ll never forget.

• ACCOMMODATION: 50 rooms and suites
• DINING: Fine dining restaurant with panoramic terrace, traditional restaurant, pool grill, cocktail bar
• EVENTS: Meeting and banqueting rooms
• LOCATION: 65km from Naples airport; courtesy shuttle to Amalfi and Positano
• FEATURES: Stunning heated infinity pool, private beach in Amalfi, spa, fitness center, boutique
• ACTIVITIES: Close to Pompeii, Capri, Amalfi, Procida and Positano; complimentary boat excursions and tailor-made tours

ACCOMMODATION
Set into the cliff edge, over tiered groves of lemons and olive vines, Caruso seems to float above the ocean. Rooms make the best of the view, with balconies overlooking the sparkling sea. Interiors also enchant: airy and elegant, with hand-picked antique furniture and four-poster beds. Every room and suite in this ancient palace is unique, so keep an eye out for intriguing historical details.

DINING
Lose yourself in the vibrant flavours of Italy in the stunning Ravello restaurants. Mouth-watering menus bring the focus back to fresh, local produce, served with creativity and panache. Drink and dine among ancient frescoes or with ocean views. For the cream of Amalfi Coast nightlife, step into the dazzling Piano and Cocktail bar for a nightcap.

• RISTORANTE BELVEDERE
Tuck into an unforgettable experience. Savour the flavours of Campania, enhanced with an international flair.
In each dish, chefs honour local cuisine and keep an eye to the world. Exquisite produce is elevated by its simplicity and served with timeless elegance.
Take a seat on the Amalfi Coast’s most exclusive terrace, perched on its highest peak. As you feast, soak-up the concerto of colours, scents and sounds from the infinite views - this is dining in heaven. Closed in the autumn months.
• RISTORANTE CARUSO
Delve into elegant dining that is truly Italian, served with unforgettable views.
Breakfast is classically Campanian - an aromatic espresso with Neapolitan sfogliatelle, locally-sourced cold cuts and cheeses or homemade cakes.
Dinner is simple and sublime. Local spaghetti with San Marzano tomato and fresh basil, plucked from the gardens. Or freshly caught Tyrrhenian seafood - salt-crusted, grilled and acqua-pazza style according to tradition.
• POOL GRILL
For alfresco glamour and delicious drinks and snacks, this restaurant is a must visit. Join us for a relaxing lunch or dinner by the pool and savour traditional Neapolitan pizza, pasta or fresh salads.
• BAR CARUSO
Magnificent 18th-century frescoes and awe-inspiring views: where better to wind down after a busy day? The atmospherically lit Bar Caruso is a destination par excellence for Amalfi Coast nightlife. It offers an extensive list of innovative cocktails, and a wide range of wines, champagnes and the delicious local prosecco.

SWIMMING POOL
Befitting one of Italy’s top luxury spa hotels, the spectacular infinity pool is an architectural masterpiece. Set at the highest point above the town of Ravello, it’s seemingly suspended in the clouds. Drift along and soak up breathtaking views of the coastline below.
The pool concierge can bring you a Kindle with a selection of reading material, a fresh fruit appetizer or an Evian vaporizer. Pure, unadulterated indulgence.

SPA
A Ravello hotel with a difference, Caruso is home to one of the Amalfi Coast’s most exclusive wellness centres. Here, spa culture has been refined to an art. Experience botanical bliss with a range of treatments designed to nourish mind, body and soul. Some therapies can even be enjoyed in romantic gardens under an azure sky.
• One single treatment room
• One couple’s treatment room
• Fitness area
• Hairdresser

FITNESS
Work out with a view in a panoramic fitness centre, featuring the latest Technogym equipment and extraordinary views of the coast.

VILLA MARGHERITA
Heavenly suspended between sea and sky, Villa Margherita is an exclusive haven where guests can enjoy elegant privacy.
Sumptuous décor, private Mediterranean gardens and use of Caruso's infinity pool, restaurants and spa make this sister villa an irresistible Amalfi Coast hideaway.
Enjoy total privacy in two secluded suites, each a beautiful and serene sanctuary. From the balcony, enrapturing coastal views invite you to linger longer.