How to get there and get around, what to see and eat, where to stay, the beaches and the trips to Capri and the Coast: everything to plan your stay in the most convenient base on the Gulf.
Explore the guidesOverlooking the Bay of Naples with Vesuvius in the background, Sorrento is the perfect base to explore the whole South: well connected, elegant and liveable, with Capri, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast within reach by hydrofoil or road.
We’ve split the guide by topic, so you can plan without wasting time: pick a subject and find concrete advice — timetables, prices, real distances and tips from people who live the peninsula every day.
How many days do you have? Here’s how to make the most of Sorrento as a base.
The old town and Piazza Tasso, the Cloister of San Francesco and the Villa Comunale, then sunset at Marina Grande over a plate of fish.
Add a day on Capri by hydrofoil and one at Pompeii with Vesuvius, both very easy from Sorrento without changing hotel.
With more time, add the Amalfi Coast, the peninsula with Massa Lubrense and Nerano, and a day in Naples.
Ten in-depth guides to plan every aspect of your stay in Sorrento and the peninsula.
Circumvesuviana train, car, ferry or airport: every route to reach Sorrento from Naples, Rome and beyond.
Read the guideOn foot, EAV buses, Circumvesuviana, ferries and taxis: how to get around town and towards Capri, Positano and Massa Lubrense.
Read the guideThe old town, Marina Grande, the Villa Comunale, the Vallone dei Mulini and the Cloister of San Francesco: the must-see stops.
Read the guideOld town, seafront, Marina Grande or the nearby towns of Sant’Agnello and Meta: which area to choose and for whom.
Read the guideFew sandy lidos and many rock platforms: where to swim in Sorrento and the best beaches nearby.
Read the guideGnocchi alla sorrentina, spaghetti alla Nerano, provolone del Monaco and limoncello: the flavours of the peninsula.
Read the guideOld-town trattorias, Marina Grande restaurants and nearby Nerano: where to eat well and avoid the traps.
Read the guideBeyond Sorrento: the peninsula villages, Punta Campanella, the Bay of Ieranto and the two gulfs from a single balcony.
Read the guideCapri, Pompeii, Vesuvius and the Amalfi Coast: why Sorrento is the perfect base to explore the Gulf.
Read the guideThe best time to go, budget, crowds and all the practical tips to plan your stay in Sorrento.
Read the guideFrom Naples airport to excursions on the Coast or to Pompeii, a private driver links you to every destination in comfort: no train changes, no parking, just the journey.
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