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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 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.

For other places with the same name, see Sorrento (disambiguation).

[edit] 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.

[edit] Get around

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

[edit][add listing] 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 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)
• St. Francis Monastery
• Basilica di san Antonio

[edit][add listing] Do

• 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. Visit: [2]

[edit] Tours

• Dynamic Earth Adventures, (info@DynamicEarthAdventures.com), [3]. An organization that arranges personalised tours to Vesuvius and Pompeii led by experienced tour guides and academics in the field.  edit

[edit][add listing] Buy

One of the top souvenirs from the area is limoncello , the signature lemon liqueur. You can find it at Limonoro [4] 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.

• Wine and limoncello shop located in the Historical centre of Sorrento, Named l'Alambicco [5], offer to the visitors also Limoncello free testing, is located just few steps from the main square "Piazza Tasso" via San Cesareo 15

• Leather and fashion shop located in Sorrento Historical centre, Named Iolanda moda e accessori [6], have large choise of bags, wallets, bijoux and shoes of the best signs like Valentino, Roccobarocco, Cromnia and more is in via San Cesareo 15 very close from the main square "Piazza Tasso"

[edit][add listing] Eat

• 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 photo gallery of famous Pizza in some its typical versions [7]
• The artichoke or aubergines "parmigiana" is a typical dish that is made with tomatoes and cheese.

[edit][add listing] Drink

• Limoncello di Sorrento, a strong liquor made from lemon rind.

[edit] Restaurants

• Villa Rubinacci Restaurant, Via Correale, 25 - 80067 Sorrento - Ph. +39 081.8781151 - Fax +39 081.8072016 [8]. 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 [9] is a small, cheap, and surprisingly delicious restaurant, known for catering to tour groups. Traditional limoncello is served after meals.
• Don Alfonso 1890 Restaurant [10], Corso S. Agata, 13, 80064 Sant'Agata sui due Golfi - Sorrento, tel. +39 081 533 05 58 fax +39 081 533 07 77
• Pizzeria Da Franco, Corso Italia 265, Sorrento - Ph. +39 081-877-2066. € 6 pizzas, hot sandwiches, beer, wine, limoncello.

[edit] Ice Cream Shops

• Gelateria Davide, Via Giuliani, 35. One of the best gelaterias in the city, 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).

[edit][add listing] Sleep

[edit] Budget

• B&b Casa Dominova, via P.R. Giuliani 58, 80067, tel +39 081 8773446, fax +39 081 8781927. [11]. Bed and breakfast located in the center of Sorrento.

• 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.

[edit] Mid-range

• Hotel Villa Fiorita [12], Via Nastro Verde, 96 - 80067, Phone +39 0818780003 Fax +39 081 8080950 , - info@albergovillafiorita.com - Hotel 3 stars with swimming pool, solarium and bar. Hotel with sea view. Prices starting from 50 eur per room per night with buffet breakfast included.

• Esperidi Resort , Viale dei Pini, 52 - 80065 Sant'Agnello di Sorrento Ph. +39 081.8783255 Fax +39 081.8785022 [13]. The holiday village Esperidi Resort in Sorrento, offers holiday accommodation for a stay in Sorrento Italy; accommodation from low cost bungalows to villa and high range apartments.

• O Sole mio hotel , Via Deserto, 13 - 80064 Sant'Agata sui due Golfi - Sorrento - Naples - Italy Ph. Tel. +39 081 8780005 - Fax +39 081 8780426 [14]. O sole mio hotel is placed in a beautiful panoramic point of Sorrento Coast and amalfi coast, is near great naturalistic footpaths, and is famous for his restaurant awarded.

• Hotel Villa Margherita , Corso M. Crawford 77 - S. Agnello di Sorrento (ZIP code: 80065) - Ph. +39 081.8781381 - Fax +39 081.8784759 [15]. Hotel Villa Margherita is a gorgeous residence which has been recently renovated to offer guests good comfort for a three star hotel. Single rooms from €73 doubles from €108, triples from €140.

• Hotel Domus Porto Salvo, Via Nuovo Rione Cappuccini, 11 80065 Sant'Agnello di Sorrento Ph. +39 081.8774887 Fax +39 081.8774887 [16]. Domus Porto Salvo is 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.

• Villa Romantica , Via Montecorbo 1/A - Massa Lubrense (ZIP code: 80061) - Ph. +39 081 8789370 - Fax +39 081 8789370 [17] 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.

[edit] Splurge

• Holidays in Villa [18], Sorrento, tel. +39 081 532 44 31 mob. +39 338 30 38 072. The most enchanting villas and cottage with swimming pool in Sorrento.

• Hotel Villa Savarese [19], Corso M. Crawford 59, 80065, tel. +39 081.5324920 fax +39 081.8774187. 10 minutes from Sorrento, Relais Villa Savarese is a prestigious hotel ideal for spending a special vacation in the heart of the Sorrento penisola.
• Hotel De La Ville [20], Via Rota, 15, 80067, tel. +39 081.8782144 fax +39 081.8772201. The warm Sorrento atmosphere, the relaxing environment and every comfort in the spectacular setting of the Gulf of Naples.
• Relais Don Alfonso [21], corso S. Agata, 13, 80064, tel. +39 081 533 05 58 fax +39 081 533 07 77. Relais Don Alfonso 1890 at Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi, 8 suites and an apartment between Sorrento and Positano, in the Sorrento Peninsula.
• Villa Le Tore, Via Le Tore, 10, ☎ +39 081.878.03.46 (info@villaletore.com, fax: +39 081.877.45.18), [22].  edit

• Hotel Excelsior Vittoria, 34 Piazza Tasso, 80067 Sorrento, ☎ +34 971 63 90 00 (ILAVittoria@ila-chateau.com, fax: +34 971 63 93 33), [23]. Enjoy stunning views of Vesuvius and the Gulf of Naples from this luxury aristocratic hotel in Sorrento, set in five acres of peaceful gardens. Euro: 350-630.  edit

• Crowne Plaza Stibbiae, (5 stars hotel),S.S. 145 Sorrentina, Km. 11 - 80053 Castellammare di Stabia (NA) Italy - Tel +39 081.39.46.700 (Fax +39 081.39.46.770, email info@sorrentocoasthotel.com), [24]. 5 Star Luxury hotel resort with views over Sorrento and Vesuvius. Restaurant, beauty centre, special excursions, private beach, free shuttle bus, and an International standard of hospitality.

[edit] Get out

• Capri and Ischia by ferry.
• Pompeii, Herculaneum and Naples by the Circumvesuviana Railway.
• The Amalfi Coast: Positano, Praiano, Amalfi etc. by Sita buses.
• The greek temples available in Paestum.
• Ravello - mountain village, home of Gore Vidal

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