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What to see and do in Sorrento
The places not to miss, practical tips and the tickets to visit them.
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Sorrento is a small town overlooking the Gulf of Naples, with lemon groves, limoncello and a small harbour full of restaurants. It is the handiest starting point for Capri, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast.
Practical tips
- Ferries to Capri and the Coast leave from the port: check times and book in high season.
- Buy limoncello in the shops that make it, not only in tourist windows.
- The roads are narrow: for Amalfi and Positano the sea is often easier than the bus.
When to go
From May to September for the sea and boat trips; April and October are quieter and cheaper.
The places not to miss in Sorrento
The old town and Piazza Tasso
Lanes with inlaid-wood shops, limoncello and tailors, up to the main square.
The Villa Comunale
A public garden overlooking the sea, with a view of Vesuvius.
Marina Grande
The fishermen’s harbour with seafood restaurants on the water.
The Cloister of San Francesco
A small cloister with arches and a garden, often used for concerts.
The Correale Museum
Art, ceramics and archaeology in a villa with a garden by the sea.
- Tickets and visits
A trip to Capri
The island reached by hydrofoil in about half an hour.
- Tickets and visits
A trip to Pompeii
The Roman excavations a little over half an hour away by train.
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The Amalfi Coast
Positano and Amalfi can be reached by boat or bus, on a day trip.
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