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A former 11th-century palace set high in the cliffs overlooking the Amalfi Coast, Belmond Hotel Caruso is an intimate retreat in a spectacular setting—the perfect place for extraordinary motoring events. The hotel offers easy access to driving routes and our dedicated team can provide hassle-free logistical support, working with local authorities to acquire special permission to drive in the area and taking care of all the paperwork.
Located at the highest Set off on the hotel’s For an unforgettable Explore the hotel’s point above Ravello, the traditional wooden boat, gourmet experience, dine lush terraced gardens and infinity swimming pool Ercole, for an exciting on fresh Mediterranean enjoy unparalleled appears suspended trip around the beautiful specialities at Belvedere vistas of the devastatingly between sea and sky Amalfi coast Restaurant beautiful coastline
Belmond Hotel Caruso, Piazza San Giovanni del Toro 2, 84010 Ravello (SA), Italy T: +39 0185 2678 438 E: [email protected] BELMOND.COM CAR
FAST FACTS
HOTEL BUYOUT MAIN ENTRANCE CAR DISPLAY NUMBER OF ROOMS Subject to availability On request 50 rooms and suites
FACILITIES CAR WASH FUNCTION SPACES Heated infinity swimming pool Located in Tramonti, Wagner Room Wellness centre 14km/8.7 miles from the hotel 60 people - theatre-style Fitness centre 80 people - banquet Mini cruise along the Amalfi Coast PETROL STATION Colonne Room Located in Ravello, 60 people - theatre-style INTERNET ACCESS 1km/0.6 miles away 80 people - banquet Complimentary WiFi Arcade Bar throughout the hotel NEARBY PARKING 40 people - banquet Il Ponte a Scala, located Belvedere Restaurant AIRPORT ACCESS 2km/1.2 miles from the hotel (exclusive use only) Naples International Airport is 80 people - banquet 65km/40 miles from the hotel MECHANIC Belvedere Restaurant Terrace Located in Ravello, 70 people - banquet SECURITY 3km/1.8 miles away Wagner Gardens 24-hour on-site security team 170 people - banquet BRANDING ALLOWED IN THE HOTEL Poolside Bar INDOOR PARKING Signage, displays, exhibits and/or 45 people - banquet 15 spaces decorations are subject to hotel management approval, DINING OPTIONS OUTDOOR PARKING except for buyouts Belvedere Restaurant 1 space Pool Restaurant
Belmond Hotel Caruso, Piazza San Giovanni del Toro 2, 84010 Ravello (SA), Italy T: +39 0185 2678 438 E: [email protected] BELMOND.COM CAR
DRIVING ITINERARIES
DRIVING ROUTE I: RAVELLO - MINORI - CETARA - VIETRI SUL MARE (1 hour - 26km/16 miles) HIGHLIGHTS: Go off the beaten track, passing through tiny fishing villages • Vietri sul Mare hand-painted ceramics • Cetara, world tuna capital • Norman tower at Erchie
• Depart from Belmond Hotel Caruso (Piazza San Giovanni del Toro) to Castiglione (coastal road) • Turn left and follow the road signs to Vietri sul Mare and drive for approximately 45 minutes along the coastline • Once in Vietri sul Mare stop to visit Solimene, a famous local ceramic shop, at Via Madonna degli Angeli 7 • Retrace your steps and drive for approximately 15 minutes towards Cetara on the same road you came in on • Just on the curve, before reaching Cetara, you can admire the village of Erchie, a little gem which, legend has it, was founded by Hercules. An ancient Norman tower dominates the seafront and divides it into two small beaches • Continue to Cetara, a quintessential Mediterranean fishing village, and savour its unique delicacies at the restaurant “Acquapazza”, Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi 36 • Return to Belmond Hotel Caruso via the coastal road (40 minutes - 19km/12 miles), stopping in Minori for coffee at “Sal De Riso”, Piazza Cantilena 1, a renowned patisserie with a terrace overlooking the sea
DRIVING ROUTE II: RAVELLO - ATRANI - AMALFI - POSITANO (1 hour - 26km/16 miles) HIGHLIGHTS: Follow in the footsteps of the rich and famous • Explore Escher’s legacy in Atrani • Amalfi Maritime Republic • Positano chic
• Depart from Belmond Hotel Caruso (Piazza San Giovanni del Toro ) to Castiglione (coastal road) • Turn right towards Atrani and drive for about 10 minutes • Once in Atrani take time to explore Italy’s smallest village, immortalised by the Dutch artist Escher, who played with light and shadow in the narrow alleyways to create many of his most intriguing works • Continue west towards Amalfi, a 5-minute drive, and stop for coffee at “Pansa”, Via Duca Mansone 1, situated beneath St Andrew’s Cathedral, the town’s landmark • Continue on the coastal road, following signs to Positano. Drive for approximately 40 minutes on the SS163 road • Once in Positano, treat yourself to some stylish local fashions handcrafted by Maria Lampo, dressmaker to the stars, whose famous boutique is at Viale Pasitea 12/16 • Lunch at “Le Tre Sorelle” restaurant, Via del Brigantino 27, to sample its delicious pasta scialatielli with clams • Return to Belmond Hotel Caruso on the SS163 road (50 minutes - 22km/13.7 miles)
Belmond Hotel Caruso, Piazza San Giovanni del Toro 2, 84010 Ravello (SA), Italy T: +39 0185 2678 438 E: [email protected] BELMOND.COM