What is Sorrento best known for?

Sorrento is known for its citrus fruits and abundance of lemons. As you wander through the town, keep your eye out for small lemon groves and trees hidden among the buildings. Locals continue to cultivate the fruit as part of their culture and of course to make Sorrento's most famous export – limoncello liqueur.



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The Sorrento Coast is an ideal place to stay, but doesn't offer as many famous “attractions” or “sights” as the Amalfi coast. But that's also what makes the beauty of the Sorrento Coast. It feels real and you don't run into the risk of being hit with a camera tripod in towns like Massa Lubrense.

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Positano is more peaceful and relaxed, with a more laid-back atmosphere. Sorrento is also generally considered to be a bit more family-friendly, while Positano is more romantic and is a popular spot for honeymooners and couples. In terms of activities, both Sorrento and Positano offer a variety of options for visitors.

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The center of Sorrento, Italy is quite compact, close to the traffic and easy to explore on foot.

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Positano Positano is one of the most beautiful towns on the Amalfi Coast. Overlooking the sea and the wide black sand beach are colorful buildings that cling to the steep cliffs.

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Positano is the most popular town on the Amalfi Coast in Italy, known all over the world for the moda positano, the vibrant nightlife and the characteristic shops. If you are looking for colorful clothes or typical Italian sandals, you can't miss the shopping in Positano.

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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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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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Sorrento has a mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and mild winters. If you enjoy hot perfect sunny days the best time to visit Sorrento is between June and August.

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Its Michelin-starred restaurant, La Sponda, is one of the most romantic spots in the region—at night, it's lit with 400 candles. On her Instagram Stories, Kylie showed her party guests relaxing by the pool and its ivy covered pillars.

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It's touristy but worth it. Perched on a green, rocky cliff between Amalfi and Sorrento, Positano is one of the most eye-catching corners of the Amalfi Coast. But you need to know how to avoid tourist traps (and Positano is full of those!). Fashionable and classy, Positano is a high-end destination.

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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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Amalfi does have several luxury accommodations for those seeking a pampered stay but the selection is much greater in Positano. As for the cost of food, restaurants in Positano are more expensive. We also found more street food in Amalfi than in Positano that helped keep our trip costs down.

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Sorrento's view over the bay of Naples is stunning. But if you're a true sea lover, you'll want to book your hotel on the beachfront. The two main spots on Sorrento's seafront are Marina Grande and Marina Piccola. Marina Grande is where the best restaurants are.

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Both towns are about equal distance from the archaeological site, but, to be honest, we recommend basing yourself in Sorrento: it's the perfect way to explore the Sorrentine Peninsula as well as the glittering Amalfi Coast.

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