Sorrento is in Campania. The town features beautiful architecture, many cafes and restaurants, and shops catering to tourists. As it is on the Circumvesuviana rail system it is easily reached from Naples and an ideal base for visiting Pompeii and Ercolano. Ferries regularly commute between Sorrento for Capri, making Sorrento an ideal base for exploring that island as well.
A trip to Sorrento is full of possibilities, enjoy a splash in the Naples Bay, a walk through the lively pedistrian only steets at night, or an enjoyable day exploring the ruins of Pompeii.
PLACE TO VISIT
Lemon terraces - Sorrento is famous for the production of limoncello, a digestif made from lemon rinds, alcohol, water and sugar.
Villa Pollio - roman ruins in Capo di Sorrento.
Hotel Tramontano - where Norwegian writer Henrik Ibsen lived while writing parts of Peer Gynt (1867) and Ghosts (1881).
Museo Correale di Terranova - Sorrento's picture gallery
Hire a private charter boat take a day trip to Capri and along the Sorrento Coast or to the emerging tourist destination island of Ischia. Charter La Dolce Vita are the industry leaders on the Sorrento, Amalfi and Neapolitan Coasts and can suggest beautiful itineraries to suit your time frame whether it be you are a cruise ship guest and only have limited time to experience the best coastal sightseeing or you are long-time Sorrento visitors and just want a lazy day at sea.
Notturno Intarsio has the most beautiful inlaid woods. Gorgeous tables, tea carts, pictures, music boxes. Notturno has been in business for hundreds of years and has the best woodworkers around. Take their tour to see how they make these beautiful pieces of art. They will usually have something on sale, perfect to bring something back to your friends and family
HOW TO REACH
From Naples Airport - You can reach Sorrento by bus, from Capodichino to Sorrento busses depart six times daily.
By train - The Circumvesuviana goes from Naples along the coast ending in Sorrento.
By bus - The Sita buses from Positano and Amalfi end in Sorrento.
By car - From Naples' Tangenziale drive south towards Costiera Sorrentina, and be prepared to spend 1.5 hours in the traffic.
By Boat - From Naples, Ischia and Capri. This is a lot faster than by car.
