It’s easy to lose yourself in the drama of Ravello — with its perched gardens, marble piazzas and postcard views of the Amalfi Coast. But down below, carved into the cliffs of Marmorata, lies one of Italy’s most seductive secrets: Palazzo Avino’s private beach club.
Not your average toes-in-sand setup, this is la dolce vita with polish. Picture deep blue waters lapping against sun-bleached rocks, sleek platforms tucked between folds of coastline, and staff who seem to know what you need before you do. It’s serene. It’s quiet. And it feels blissfully off the tourist circuit.
By day, you’ll find guests drifting from saltwater pool to shaded loungers, lingering over fresh linguine at the Clubhouse, or simply floating in the Tyrrhenian with nowhere to be but here. It’s the kind of place where time stretches and emails wait. Even the air feels a little more exclusive.
The beach club is part of Palazzo Avino’s hilltop domain – but here’s the twist: you don’t necessarily have to be checked in to check it out. Access is limited and discreet (think seasonal reservations and by-appointment indulgence), but for those in the know especially business-leisure travellers based nearby, it’s a sun-drenched detour worth making.
So, whether you’re coming down from Ravello or slipping in for an afternoon escape, this coastal cove delivers a rare kind of stillness. One that whispers luxury, not shouts it.