A small but exquisite spa in a 12th-century palace using locally-inspired treatments including Amalfi lemon body wraps, Mediterranean sea salt scrubs, and deep tissue massage with panoramic sea views.
Palazzo Avino Spa belongs to the five-star Palazzo Avino, a 12th-century patrician villa—long known as 'the pink palace'—perched on the cliffs of Ravello, high above the Amalfi Coast in Campania. In keeping with the hotel's intimate scale, the spa is small and exclusive rather than expansive, a series of treatment rooms designed for a personal, unhurried experience with the Tyrrhenian Sea framed far below. Its treatment philosophy leans on the produce and traditions of the coast itself: the signature ritual is a body wrap using the prized Sfusato lemons grown on the Amalfi terraces, alongside Mediterranean sea-salt scrubs, citrus and herbal facials, and classic deep-tissue and relaxing massage. Treatments are delivered by trained therapists in a calm, understated setting, and the spa's reputation rests on the quality and personalisation of its short menu rather than on a long facilities list. Guests staying at Palazzo Avino also have access to the hotel's pools and the panoramic terraces for which Ravello is famous, while the hilltop position—around 350 metres above sea level—gives the spa cooler air and sweeping views down the coast toward Maiori and Minori. Treatments sit in the luxury bracket, typically €80-180 each, and because the spa is small, appointments are essential and best arranged in advance, particularly during the busy late-spring-to-early-autumn season when the hotel is at capacity. The property generally operates from spring through to October, in line with the Amalfi Coast's tourist calendar, and closes over winter. For visitors, the appeal of Palazzo Avino's spa lies in combining a locally rooted treatment—the Amalfi lemon wrap above all—with the rarefied garden-and-sea setting of Ravello, a hill town long associated with music festivals, historic villas and some of the most celebrated views on the Italian coast.
Treatments
- Sfusato lemon body wrap
- Mediterranean sea-salt scrub
- Citrus and herbal facials
- Deep-tissue massage
- Relaxing aromatherapy massage
Good to know
- Signature
- Sfusato lemon body wrap using locally-harvested Amalfi lemons
Highlights
- Intimate spa inside a 12th-century cliff-top palace in Ravello, high above the Amalfi Coast
- Signature Sfusato lemon body wrap using prized Amalfi-grown lemons
- Mediterranean sea-salt scrubs, citrus facials and deep-tissue massage
- Panoramic Tyrrhenian Sea views from a hilltop around 350m above the coast
- Part of the five-star 'pink palace' hotel with pools and garden terraces
Tips for visiting
- Book treatments well ahead; the spa is small and fills quickly in high season
- Budget roughly €80-180 per treatment
- Try the Amalfi lemon body wrap for a treatment rooted in local produce
- Combine a treatment with the hotel's panoramic terraces and pools for a full half-day
- Visit in late spring or September for warm weather with slightly thinner crowds
Frequently asked questions
Is Palazzo Avino Spa open to non-guests?
The spa primarily serves hotel guests, but treatments may be available to outside visitors by prior arrangement subject to availability. Booking in advance is essential as the spa is small.
What is the signature treatment?
The signature ritual is a body wrap using Amalfi's prized Sfusato lemons, complemented by sea-salt scrubs, citrus facials and massage.
How much do treatments cost?
Treatments typically range from about €80 to €180 each depending on type and length.
When is the spa open?
It operates in line with the hotel, generally from spring through to October, and closes over the winter season.