Which part of Sorrento is best?

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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Organised day trips from Sorrento to Positano You can book a full day boat trip from Sorrento to Positano and Amalfi here. This excursion includes swimming, snorkelling, time in each location and a lunch.

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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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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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Spending three days in Sorrento is one of the easiest and most convenient ways to visit the Amalfi Coast region. Sorrento is a great home base for exploring this part of Italy, as it is well connected to the island of Capri, the Amalfi Coast, and the historic ruins of Pompeii.

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