Exploring Sorrento
Overlooking the Bay of Naples with views of Naples, Vesuvius and the Italian island of Capri, Sorrento is a fascinating small historic city and popular sea side resort in Campania southern Italy on the western coast.
After a holiday in Sorrento you will be in no doubt why the likes of Byron, Keats, Scott, Dickens and Wagner all sort inspiration from visits to Sorrento.
Ancient Sorrento is steeped in history and culture; wander down to Piazza Tasso once called Largo of the Caste to the Baroque Church del Carmine and Palazzo Correale dating from the 17th and 15th centuries, or to the via De Maio and church of Sant’ Antonino. You will notice that parts of Sorrento date back to the Middle Ages by the very dark stone; head to Marina Grande with its characteristic fishing village. There are a number of museums in Sorrento and a whole host of ancient ruins dotted throughout the Neapolitan countryside.
Within one hours travel from Sorrento you can be on the islands of Capri or Ischia, Naples, Pompei, Positano or Amalfi; so day trips out of Sorrento are extensive and full of choice. Do take a trip to the Ruins of Pollio Felice’s Villa (Queen Joan’s Baths) and to the Marine Park, Punta Campanella whilst on holiday in Sorrento.
Shopping in Sorrento offers a combination of new shopping centres and old fashioned multi coloured shops lining the town’s ancient streets; handicrafts include ceramics, embroidery and scented candles, with local delicacies mixed with the local limoncello (alcoholic liqueur made of lemons).
Sorrento beach holidays
As Sorrento is located on a cliff top above the sea, there are many bathing areas accessible by lift (many sea front hotels have their own private lift and jetty). From these jettys or boardwalk structures in Sorrento you can walk down a set of steps or ladders to swim or just relax on a sunbed. For sandy beaches many head to Positano or Nerano.
Hotels in Sorrento
There is an extensive choice of restaurants and cafes to enjoy and suit every budget. Your accommodation in Sorrento can be in a luxury five star hotel or for the more budget conscious, a low cost but comfortable three star property.
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