Is Sorrento considered Amalfi Coast?

Sorrento is not located on the Amalfi Coast, but instead on the Sorrentine Peninsula in the region of Campania in southern Italy between the Bay of Naples and the famed coastline.



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Sorrento is not located on the Amalfi Coast, but instead on the Sorrentine Peninsula in the region of Campania in southern Italy between the Bay of Naples and the famed coastline.

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If we would have to choose, we would stay at the Sorrento Coast again. Why? You get to have an original taste of Italy, more local flavour, less tourists and therefore more calm and quiet. And you can still take your car to go the Amalfi Coast for a day trip, whenever you feel like it!

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A day trip from Sorrento to the Amalfi Coast by boat Both ferries and private boat trips run from Sorrento harbour to the Amalfi Coast. Most boats pass around the Sorrentine Peninsula with views of the Punta Campanella nature reserve, Capri and other small islands before sailing along the Amalfi Coast.

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Sorrento is a bit more bustling and lively, with a wider range of shops, restaurants, and bars. Positano is more peaceful and relaxed, with a more laid-back atmosphere.

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The most beautiful stretch of the trip is the part that goes from Positano, the pearl of the Coast, to Amalfi, with an inevitable stop in Ravello, at the top of the rocky point jutting out of the sea.

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The Sorrento Peninsula not only has beautiful high cliffs overlooking the sea, but also inlets, fjords, and bays with stunning beaches of sand, pebbles and rocks. The best known, the bay of leranto with views of Capri where Ulysses was bewitched by the Sirens.

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The Season During the high tourism season, Amalfi Coast's restaurants, tours, and hotels can skyrocket in price. With the hotter months bringing in the swarms of crowds. Typically, the high season runs from April to the month of September, however, each month can vary in price.

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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.

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How long is the ferry ride from Sorrento to Capri? The ferry ride from the port of Sorrento to Capri normally takes about 15-25 min.

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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.

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How to Reach Pompeii from Sorrento. Getting to Pompeii from Sorrento, Italy is very simple: just take the Circumvesuviana train which runs from Sorrento to Naples, and in 20 minutes you'll arrive at Pompeii. The entrance to the archaeological site is right across from the Circumvesuviana station.

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Atrani is a relatively undiscovered spot when it comes to tourist destinations on the Amalfi Coast. You won't find many tourists on vacation in this village, so you'll be able to immerse yourself in positively Italian culture.

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Best Towns on the Amalfi Coast
  • Atrani. ...
  • Amalfi. ...
  • Conca dei Marini. ...
  • Furore. ...
  • Praiano. Praiano is perched on the cliffs that overlook the Tyrrhenian Sea. ...
  • Positano. Positano is one of the most beautiful towns on the Amalfi Coast. ...
  • Nerano. Nerano is a hidden gem. ...
  • Sorrento. Sorrento, like Salerno, is a gateway into the Amalfi Coast.


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There are important differences between one town and another, however. Positano is the most expensive town, followed by Amalfi. The less famous but equally welcoming towns of Praiano, Maiori, Minori, and Cetara, etc.

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