Sorrento
Sorrento is a small town in Campania, southern Italy, with some 16,500 inhabitants. It is a popular tourist destination. The town overlooks the Bay of Naples as the key place of the Sorrentine Peninsula, and many viewpoints allow sight of Naples itself, Vesuvius and the Isle of Capri.
The Amalfi Drive (connecting Sorrento and Amalfi) is a narrow road that threads along the high cliffs above the Tyrrhenian Sea. Ferry boats and hydrofoils provide services to Naples, Amalfi, Positano, Capri and Ischia.
Sorrento's sea cliffs and luxury hotels have attracted notable people.
Sorrento is famous for the production of limoncello, made from lemon rinds, alcohol, water and sugar.
We recommend you stay in the city for at list 4 nights. Main sights recommended are:
- Marina Grande, port of Sorrento.
- Marina Piccola, small port of Sorrento.
- Piazza Tasso, central place in Sorrento.
- Villa communale Park with a view of the Gulf of Naples with the volcano Vesuvius.
- Via San Cesareo, Sorrento's main shopping street.
Near Sorrento take trips to 3 different locations:
- Take a train to visit Pompeii and see the famous ruins of the ancient Roman City.
- Take a day trip to Amalfi Coast. Visit Positano, Ravello and Amalfi.
- From Marina Piccola, Take a boat ride and visit the beautiful island of Capri.
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