What part of Sorrento is best to stay?

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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The center of Sorrento is laid out in a grid pattern that centers around Piazza Tasso, the city's main square which is lined with cafès and restaurants along all four sides. The main thoroughfare is Corso Italia, in particular the stretch between Piazza Angelina Lauro and the hospital.

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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 week in Sorrento is the ideal amount of time to spend exploring the Sorrentine Peninsula and its nearby sights, including some of the top destinations and attractions on the Bay of Naples and Amalfi Coast.

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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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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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High season for tourism in Sorrento is usually from Easter through October. This is the time of year when all the shops, hotels, and restaurants are bustling and the ferries to and from the islands and Italy's Amalfi Coast run all day.

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No, and we don't recommend bringing a car. Sorrento is small so you can walk anywhere in about 15 minutes. If you want to hop over to Amalfi, Atrani, Positano, or Capri walk down to the ferry terminal and catch a ferry. You can bring luggage onto the ferries (but check if you have to pay extra).

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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.

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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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