Just below the Villa Comunale of Sorrento, near the port, there are some decked out beaches, and stretches of free areas of beach where you can relax and swim without even leaving the city.
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Bagni da Salvatore – Marina Piccola, SorrentoNestled in a little bay between Marina Piccola and Marina Grande, Bagni da Salvatore offers a lovely sunbathing and swimming platform.
Of course you can imagine that the bookings will be filled quite quickly, therefore we strongly advise you book your beach slot well in advance to avoid any disappointment, especially if you're only in Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast for a few days.
Come at low tide and you'll be rewarded with the largest rock pools I've ever come across. If the weather is good bring your bathers as part of the beach is manned with life guards or hop in one of the larger rock pools for a swim. Stairs leading down to the beach are fewer then other spots and plenty of parking.
Alternatively, you can continue walking through the clothing optional beach area that bears around the cliff to the left, where you'll find a wonderful, secluded cove that offers even more privacy to sun and swim for the more shy sunbathers.
Our verdict: The Sorrento Coast is the perfect place for a less overcrowded experience of the Italian South. You'll experience small villages all by yourself and can watch the sunset from the balcony of your hotel (that probably also costs you less then the hotels at the Amalfi Coast).
The town is widely known for its small ceramics, lacework and marquetry (woodwork) shops. The Sorrentine Peninsula has views of Naples, Vesuvius and the Isle of Capri. The Amalfi Drive, connecting Sorrento and Amalfi, is a narrow road along the high cliffs above the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Port Phillip Bay is a unique habitat for Bottlenose Dolphins and going on a dolphin swim tour is a once in a lifetime experience. Polperro Dolphin Swims operate twice daily tours in season from the end of September through to April from Sorrento Pier.
But can you swim on these shores? The breath-taking beauty of the Amalfi Coast is mostly due to the stunning sapphire waters lapping against its shores. But can you swim on these shores is the question. In short, yes!
Fornillo Beach is one of the best destinations for those looking for a romantic and relaxing experience in Amalfi. You won't find crowds here like you would at touristy neighborhoods such as Marina Grande. The beach is mostly quiet, as it's most often populated by locals rather than travelers.
Positano also offers shopping galore and very good restaurants. Some say Positano has better beaches than Amalfi, but if you're used to beautiful sandy beaches, you won't be impressed with any beach on the Amalfi Coast. They are black sand and very pebbly (rocky). Beaches in Amalfi are equally so.
You might find a lot of people say Positano is better than Amalfi as Positano appears to have nicer beaches, more restaurants, and shops. Positano also has some of the best scenic views. You'll want to show off to everyone with your view of colourful cliffside homes, blue sea, and beaches.
Locals from Sorrento particularly love the area known as Puolo, both for its beach and its easy access for families. There is a large stretch of beach here, and the water along the shore is quite shallow.