View the Sorrento Travel Guide and discover my recommendations for the best time to visit Sorrento, where to stay, where to eat, what to eat (from a detailed list of must-try local foods), and what to see and do when you visit. Plus, how to navigate the city using local transportation, managing the currency, language barriers, tipping, safety, and more!
10% of proceeds will go to the Red Cross in Italy.
Sorrento Travel Guide
Sorrento, perched on the cliff edges of Italy’s Amalfi Coast, offers a picturesque gateway to the region's renowned beauty and charm. This small yet vibrant town mesmerizes visitors with its stunning views of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius in the distance, providing a perfect blend of natural beauty, historical sites, and coastal Italian life.
The heart of Sorrento is Piazza Tasso, a lively square surrounded by cafes and boutiques, where locals and tourists mingle under the Mediterranean sun. Strolling along Corso Italia, the main street, reveals a vibrant shopping scene and leads to charming alleys lined with traditional shops offering local crafts, including renowned Sorrento inlaid wood.
For those looking to explore further, Sorrento serves as the perfect base for trips to Capri, Positano, Pompeii, and the Amalfi Coast. Enriched by a tradition of hospitality and blessed with an abundance of lemon groves, Sorrento invites visitors to savor its limoncello, embrace its relaxed pace of life, and indulge in its natural beauty.