I searched for someone talking about this but found nothing. So here is a heads up to check out Atrani on Netflix!
Our backstory: Years ago (2015?) we planned a day trip to Ravello from Amalfi town, our home base on the Amalfi Coast. But the line for the bus was very long. So we consulted our trusty Rick Steves guidebook and learned about a hike to a town we had not heard of before. We followed the route, something like "follow the sidewalk outside of town, turn left and climb hundreds of steps up and down..." So we did, up through winding tunnels, more stairs, peek a boo views, then down more steps into a charming, small, quiet plaza. We enjoyed delicious pasta with maybe a dozen other tourists in sight. Over the years we have returned many times, enjoyed a meal and even visited the local barber shop.
But now Atrani might be joining the list of over touristed towns in Italy. It seems that fans of the new Netflix series, Ripley, want to visit those steps and tunnels and plazas and views. Today we watched the first episode, filmed in stunning black and white, and recognized many of the locations we have enjoyed. The film takes place in the 60s, easy to pull off since the town has changed little. According to Wikipedia it is the "only town along the coast to preserve intact its antique, traditional characteristics."
Fair warning, though, the story line, based on a book and made into a 1999 film, is grim...
But the scenery! ! !