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City in Campania, Italy
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Marina Piccola
A pretty boat port
The natural reserve.
Regina Giovanna Castel Roman Ruins
Roman ruins in Capo di Sorrento
Place where Norwegian writer Henrik Ibsen lived while writing parts of Peer Gynt (1867) and Ghosts (1881).
Sorrento's picture gallery
Museo Bottega della Tasia Lignea
A collection of local applied arts. The collection includes furniture crafted through the 20th century, and modern design.
Its cloister dates from 1300. It is one of the most picturesque spots in town.
Sorrento's main piazza, connected to Piazza Lauro by Corso Italia. Walk a few meters up Viale Enrico Caruso to enjoy the view over the railing down to:
Vallone dei Mulini
At the bottom of the gorge, there are ruins of one of a water-powered mills with a lumberyard adjacent.
One of the oldest streets in town.
The former gathering place for Sorrento's high society, and now the headquarters of the Società di Mutuo Soccorso.
Offers a beautiful view over the Sorrento coastline with Mount Vesuvius in the distance.
Another beautiful scenic overlook.
Rent a bike and ride out of to see the coast from above. They rent helmet, bottle, saddle bag and padlock. They can deliver and pick up the bike to your hotel, or wherever you wish. On-line reservations.
One of the best gelaterias in the city, this little ice-cream parlour is famous for its gelato that incorporates fresh local flavours. Don't miss the Profumi di Sorrento (with fresh local citrus fruits) or the Noci di Sorrento (with fresh local nuts).
Historical, traditional restaurant.
Il Leone Rosso is a small, cheap, and surprisingly delicious restaurant, known for catering to tour groups. Traditional limoncello is served after meals.
€6 pizzas, hot sandwiches, beer, wine, limoncello.
Le 5 Sorelle
Run by five sisters, it has excellent seafood, especially the spaghetti alla frutti di mare. And Sophia Lauren ate here in 2004.
Also very good.
Features a beautiful panoramic view of Sorrento coast line; breakfast included.
A tranquil place, with large and airy rooms all furnished in modern style with balconies overlooking citrus plants.
One of the few houses in town that's directly on the sea.
Sorrento Coast
Large vacation rental of 150 m² for up to 10 guests, with 3 bedrooms, a large living-kitchen, 3 bathrooms, an equipped rooftop sun terrace, parking for 3 cars in a reserved area, free Wi-Fi broadband, air conditioning and heating, dishwasher, ice machine, 2 washing machines, and a tumble dryer. Licence n. 15063071EXT0097
Sweet old hotel perched on the edge of a cliff. Some rooms have great views of the sea; others don't. Rooms are small but clean and rates include a light breakfast - highlight is friendly, knowledgeable staff.
Cheap accommodations with good hospitality and services. The staff are available for any kind of reservations. Large selection of guestrooms and rates, divided in double, triple and quadruple, standard and economy.
Bed and breakfast on the Amalfi Coast, between Sorrento and Positano, with a fantastic view on the Sorrento Bay.
Tucked down a side street, but less than 5 minutes' walk from the town, more a hotel than a hostel. It has the facilities of a 3-star hotel, air-conditioned, spacious and clean, and the desk staff are very helpful.
Hotel with a panoramic view and jacuzzi on the terrace. Owners produce limoncello and offer their guests a yacht in order to explore the coast.
5-star hotel with spa, gym, restaurants, suites, parking, shuttle bus for Sorrento and swimming pool bar.
4-star hotel with sauna, gym, restaurant, swimming pool and bar.
4-star sea view hotel close to Sorrento with panoramic view, swimming pool, elegant rooms.
3-star hotel with swimming pool, solarium and bar. Sea view.
Four-star hotel with swimming pool and restaurant located between Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. 90 bedrooms divided in double, twin (also available with sea view) and triple. all with private bath and shower.
A residence which has been renovated to offer guests good comfort for a three star hotel.
Former farmhouse of the 19th century turned into an elegant and well furnished four-star hotel with swimming pool, spa centre, restaurant and bar, located on the hillside around Sorrento and with a fantastic sea view, also available for weddings.
A beautiful holiday villa overlooking Capri Island. This is in a very quiet place, surrounded by a 4000-m² garden with typical cultivation, such as lemon and olive trees.
Late 19th-century patrician residence home in a splendid park of palms and citrus trees, a prestigious charming boutique hotel; combines rooms rich in history, such as the library with its antiques and vintage books, with modern comforts and professional service.
Villas to rent in Sorrento
An exclusive vacation villa rental. A place for a family holiday or a group of 6. The villa stands in beautiful and evocative scenery, in the location of Capo di Sorrento.
Luxury aristocratic hotel set in of peaceful gardens with views of Vesuvius and the Gulf of Naples.
4-star hotel with swimming pools, mediterranean-style bedrooms with sea views, restaurants, gym and tennis court.
A wine and limoncello shop in the historical centre, offers free tastings.
A leather and fashion shop in historical centre, have large choice of bags, wallets, bijoux and shoes of brands like Valentino, Roccobarocco, and Cromnia.
Has the most beautiful inlaid woods. 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.
By plane
By train
By bus
The SITA buses from Positano and Amalfi end in Sorrento in the plaza in front of the train station.
By car
From Naples' Tangenziale drive south towards Costiera Sorrentina, and be prepared to spend 1½ hours in the traffic.
By boat
After you arrive by bus or train, you will exit to the modern park Piazza Lauro. From there, you can:
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