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Sorrento Travel Guide

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Sorrento is in Campania.

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Get in

  • From Naples Airport ('Capodichino'): 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.
  • Read about the unified public transport ticket Campania Unico.

Get around

  • Walk
  • Local buses - the local bus service is good enough to visit all interesting places available in the area.
  • Taxi

See

  • Lemon terraces
  • The pretty Small Port (Marina Piccola)
  • The puntacampanella natural reserve [1]
  • Villa Pollio roman ruins in Capo di Sorrento.
  • Hotel Tramontano, where Norwegian writer lived Henrik Ibsen lived while writing parts of Peer Gynt (1867) and Ghosts (1881).

Do

Exploring the area Hire a boat and day trip to Capri

Buy

Eat

  • Gelateria Davide, Via Giuliani, 35. One of the best gelaterias on the Amalfi Coast, this little ice-cream parlour is famous for it's 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).

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" this is a tipical dish that is made with tomatoes and cheese, we 'll never forget the delicious pizza .

Drink

  • Limoncello di Sorrento, a strong liquor made from lemons

Sleep

Budget

  • Hotel Desiree, Via del Capo 31B, +39 0818 781 563. Ten minutes by foot from the city center, Hotel Desiree is a 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. $70-$110.

Mid-Range

  • Hotel Villa Margherita , Corso M. Crawford 77 - S. Agnello di Sorrento (ZIP code: 80065) - Ph. +39 081.8781381 - Fax +39 081.8784759 [2]. Hotel Villa Margherita is a gorgeous residence which has been recently renovated to offer guests maximum comfort for a three star hotel. Single rooms from €73 doubles from €108, triples from €140.
  • Villa Romantica , Via Montecorbo 1/A - Massa Lubrense (ZIP code: 80061) - Ph. +39 081 8789370 - Fax +39 081 8789370 [3] beautiful holiday villa in Peninsula Sorrentina overlooking Capri Island,this is in a very quiet place, is surrounded from a 4000 square meters garden with the typical plant of the area, the lemons and olives.
  • Hotel Domus Porto Salvo, Via Nuovo Rione Cappuccini, 11 80065 Sant'Agnello di Sorrento Ph. +39 081.8774887 Fax +39 081.8774887 [4]. Domus Porto Salvo is located on the sea in the municipality of Sant'Agnello di Sorrento, a few minutes from Sorrento, overlooking the lovely Bay of Naples. This spot is an oasis of peace and quiet with a unique cozy ambiance where guests can relax surrounded by nature. Single rooms from €55 Doubles from €80.

Splurge

Get out


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