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Sorrento
The town of Sorrento has 17 thousand inhabitants; part of the province of Naples is located on the northern coast of the Sorrento peninsula.
The historical center of town is spread over massive dark rock terraces overlooking the sea, offering breathtaking views, at every corner, over the Bay of Naples, Vesuvius and Capri.
Winding streets and suggestive serpentine staircases lead to the harbor and the Marina below.
The name goes back to the myth of the Sirens, who with their chants captured the will of the sailors, forcing them to wreck on the rocky coast.
Very well connected with Naples and with the airport of Capodichino, Sorrento has always been one of the most visited resorts on the Neapolitan Riviera.
The city is full of residences of famous people and celebrities who have enjoyed the hospitality of Sorrento and the beauty of the place.
Sorrento is also the best starting point to all the important surrounding sights. The town is only about 5 km away from Capri, which can be easily reached from the Harbor in Marina Piccola.
Also Ischia and Procida can be reached very quickly with the speedboat service. Sorrento is linked to Naples by the Circumvesuviana, a small train service connecting all the towns along the Sorrento peninsula including Pompeii and Hercolaneum.
The good location of Sorrento unfortunately also led to heavy traffic load in its narrow streets, and while Sorrento is the ideal base for sightseeing of every kind it is not ideal for a relaxing holiday, for which we recommend the tourist resorts around Massa Lubrense.
Download the Nature and Parks Guide of the Neapolitan Riviera
Download the Guide of the Sorrento Peninsula
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"© Regione Campania - Assessorato al Turismo ed ai Beni Culturali"
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