Sorrento is in Campania. The town features beautiful architecture, many cafes and restaurants, and shops catering to tourists.
Sorrento is on the Circumvesuviana rail system, so it is easily reached from Naples and an ideal base for visiting the archaeological sites at Pompeii and Ercolano.
Ferries regularly commute between Sorrento and Capri, Positano and Amalfi, making Sorrento an ideal base for exploring the other beautiful places in the region.
- Lemon terraces
- The pretty Small Port (Marina Piccola)
- puntacampanella. The natural reserve.
- 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
- Archeological Museum of the Sorrentine Peninsula
- Museo Bottega della Tasia Lignea A collection of local applied arts.
- Duomo (Cathedral) along Corso Italia
- Church of San Francesco : its cloister dates from 1300, and is one of the most picturesque spots in town
- Basilica di Sant'Antonino
- Piazza Tasso — 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 the Valley of the Mills in the gorge below. At the bottom of the gorge, there are ruins of one of a water-powered mills with a lumberyard adjacent.
- The Museo della Tarsia Lignea (Inlaid Wood Museum): The collection includes furniture crafted through the 20th century, and modern design.
- Via San Cesareo, one of the oldest streets in town.
- Sedil Dominova, the former gathering place for Sorrento's high society, and now the headquarters of the Società di Mutuo Soccorso.
- Villa Comunale — offers a beautiful view over the Sorrento coastline with Mount Vesuvius in the distance.
- Piazza Vittoria, another beautiful scenic overlook.
The pretty Small Port (Marina Piccola)
puntacampanella. The natural reserve.
Villa Pollio Roman ruins in Capo di Sorrento.
Museo Correale di Terranova Sorrento's picture gallery
Archeological Museum of the Sorrentine Peninsula
Museo Bottega della Tasia Lignea A collection of local applied arts.
Duomo (Cathedral) along Corso Italia
Church of San Francesco : its cloister dates from 1300, and is one of the most picturesque spots in town
Basilica di Sant'Antonino
Piazza Tasso — 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 the Valley of the Mills in the gorge below. At the bottom of the gorge, there are ruins of one of a water-powered mills with a lumberyard adjacent.
The Museo della Tarsia Lignea (Inlaid Wood Museum): The collection includes furniture crafted through the 20th century, and modern design.
Via San Cesareo, one of the oldest streets in town.
Sedil Dominova, the former gathering place for Sorrento's high society, and now the headquarters of the Società di Mutuo Soccorso.
Villa Comunale — offers a beautiful view over the Sorrento coastline with Mount Vesuvius in the distance.
Piazza Vittoria, another beautiful scenic overlook.
- Swim - Go to Marina Grande or (the better option) Marina Piccola. Some reserved areas with sand will ask for a €5-10 entrance fee (which will also get you a seat and an umbrella). A much better and more spectacular option might even me Bagni Regina Giovanna, a nice little cove from the ocean in a secluded spot. Though a bit far, it's worth the trip (ask the locals for direction).
- Sorrento Bike, Viale Nizza, 37, +39 366 98 02 885. 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.
- Rent a scooter or motorbike from the many shops offering them: typical rates (as of Oct 2019) are €25-35 for 5 hours, €28-40 for 12 hours, €35-45 for 1 day, €85-130 for 3 days.
Swim - Go to Marina Grande or (the better option) Marina Piccola. Some reserved areas with sand will ask for a €5-10 entrance fee (which will also get you a seat and an umbrella). A much better and more spectacular option might even me Bagni Regina Giovanna, a nice little cove from the ocean in a secluded spot. Though a bit far, it's worth the trip (ask the locals for direction).
Sorrento Bike, Viale Nizza, 37, +39 366 98 02 885. 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.
Rent a scooter or motorbike from the many shops offering them: typical rates (as of Oct 2019) are €25-35 for 5 hours, €28-40 for 12 hours, €35-45 for 1 day, €85-130 for 3 days.
- Corso Italia is the main shopping street in the center of Sorrento.
- One of the top souvenirs from the area is limoncello, the signature lemon liqueur. You can find it at Limonoro, Via San Cesareo, 51. This is a good place to see it being made, after which you’ll know why it packs such a punch – it’s basically pure alcohol with flavouring.
- l'Alambicco, a wine and limoncello shop in the historical centre, offers free tastings. It is a few steps from Piazza Tasso at via San Cesareo 15.
- Iolanda moda e accessori, a leather and fashion shop in historical centre, have large choice of bags, wallets, bijoux and shoes of brands like Valentino, Roccobarocco, and Cromnia. Via San Cesareo 15, very close to Piazza Tasso.
- Notturno Intarsio. 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.
Corso Italia is the main shopping street in the center of Sorrento.
One of the top souvenirs from the area is limoncello, the signature lemon liqueur. You can find it at Limonoro, Via San Cesareo, 51. This is a good place to see it being made, after which you’ll know why it packs such a punch – it’s basically pure alcohol with flavouring.
l'Alambicco, a wine and limoncello shop in the historical centre, offers free tastings. It is a few steps from Piazza Tasso at via San Cesareo 15.
Iolanda moda e accessori, a leather and fashion shop in historical centre, have large choice of bags, wallets, bijoux and shoes of brands like Valentino, Roccobarocco, and Cromnia. Via San Cesareo 15, very close to Piazza Tasso.
Notturno Intarsio. 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.
Piazza Tasso has many cafés with outdoor tables for coffee, a drink and people-watching.
- Gnocchi alla Sorrentina - potato gnocchi with tomato sauce and mozzarella baked to perfection.
- The Pastiera a typical cake that is produced in the area.
- The excellent olive oil produced in Penisola Sorrentina, this product to be prized in many events.
- The artichoke or aubergines parmigiana is a typical dish that is made with tomatoes and cheese.
- Gelateria Davide, Via Giuliani, 35. 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).
- O Parrucchiano Restaurant, Corso Italia 71, 6, +39 081 8781321. Historical, traditional restaurant.
- Villa Rubinacci Restaurant, Via Correale 25, +39 081 8781151. Villa Rubinacci is Hotel Eden's restaurant à la carte, open to both the public and hotel guests. Elegant furnishings in a bright room including outdoor seating in the delightful park settings enhance the chef's traditionally local Sorrentina and Italian cuisine with a creative international flair. Don't miss the famous local pizza prepared in various specialities.
- The Red Lion is a small, cheap, and surprisingly delicious restaurant, known for catering to tour groups. Traditional limoncello is served after meals.
- Don Alfonso 1890 Restaurant, Corso S. Agata, 13, Sant'Agata sui due Golfi, +39 081 533 05 58.
- Pizzeria Da Franco, Corso Italia 265, +39 081-877-2066. €6 pizzas, hot sandwiches, beer, wine, limoncello.
O Parrucchiano Restaurant, Corso Italia 71, 6, +39 081 8781321. Historical, traditional restaurant.
Villa Rubinacci Restaurant, Via Correale 25, +39 081 8781151. Villa Rubinacci is Hotel Eden's restaurant à la carte, open to both the public and hotel guests. Elegant furnishings in a bright room including outdoor seating in the delightful park settings enhance the chef's traditionally local Sorrentina and Italian cuisine with a creative international flair. Don't miss the famous local pizza prepared in various specialities.
The Red Lion is a small, cheap, and surprisingly delicious restaurant, known for catering to tour groups. Traditional limoncello is served after meals.
Don Alfonso 1890 Restaurant, Corso S. Agata, 13, Sant'Agata sui due Golfi, +39 081 533 05 58.
Pizzeria Da Franco, Corso Italia 265, +39 081-877-2066. €6 pizzas, hot sandwiches, beer, wine, limoncello.
Several waterfront restaurants here offer local cuisine, fresh fish and seafood:
- Le 5 Sorrelle. Run by five sisters, it has excellent seafood, especially the spaghetti alla frutti di mare. And Sophia Lauren ate here in 2004.
- Azzurra. Also very good.
Le 5 Sorrelle. Run by five sisters, it has excellent seafood, especially the spaghetti alla frutti di mare. And Sophia Lauren ate here in 2004.
Azzurra. Also very good.
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina - potato gnocchi with tomato sauce and mozzarella baked to perfection.
The Pastiera a typical cake that is produced in the area.
The excellent olive oil produced in Penisola Sorrentina, this product to be prized in many events.
The artichoke or aubergines parmigiana is a typical dish that is made with tomatoes and cheese.
Gelateria Davide, Via Giuliani, 35. 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).
- Limoncello di Sorrento, a strong liquor made from lemon rind. Also try other similar liquors such as Crema al Limone (like Limoncello but cream-based and less strong), and local wines like Falanghina, Lachryma Christi.
- Amaro di Capo di Sorrento - a liqueur made from bitter herbs. There is more to Sorrento than limoncello.
Limoncello di Sorrento, a strong liquor made from lemon rind. Also try other similar liquors such as Crema al Limone (like Limoncello but cream-based and less strong), and local wines like Falanghina, Lachryma Christi.
Amaro di Capo di Sorrento - a liqueur made from bitter herbs. There is more to Sorrento than limoncello.