The Sorrento Coast is a jagged promontory that shores up the southern end of the Bay of Naples. This peninsula of hilly terrain ends abruptly at a cliff that plunges sheerly down to the Mediterranean sea.
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The Amalfi Coast (Italian: Costiera amalfitana) is a stretch of coastline in southern Italy overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Gulf of Salerno. It is located south of the Sorrentine Peninsula and north of the Cilentan Coast.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Positano is the most coveted and exclusive destination of the entire coast, that leaves visitors speechless for its beauty and elegance. During the day, it is invaded by touch and go tourists, its hotels are a favorite destination for weekend jaunts and vacations of affluent travelers.
Swimming in Amalfi is amazing, being in the water and enjoying the view of the town and the with houses on one side. Than Atrani beach, walking distance from Amalfi. From wherever you are on the beach, no matter which way you look, you'll be astounded by the coastal scenery of this part of Italy.
As beaches go the Amalfi Coast has a lot of them, and most are very safe to use, as well as being beautiful. If you're still not sure, then look out for blue flags. Beaches which have been designated a blue flag mean they are exceptionally clean.