In which quarter house in Sorrento?

A stay in southern Italy for the holidays? Let's discover together the best areas to stay in Sorrento for a pleasant stay!

Italian Commune of the Province of Naples in Campania, Sorrento – Surriento in Neapolitan, Sorrento in Italian – is a small town of 16 589 inhabitants, open to the north towards the Gulf of Naples. Sorrento is located a few kilometers from the famous ancient archaeological sites of Pompei and d Herculanum , Naples and Vesuvius. Sorrento is also known worldwide for the production of limoncello, lemon liqueur. Finding a place to sleep in Sorrento will not be difficult. However, it is recommended to book in advance, especially during the summer period where the accommodation is taken by tourists on organized trips.

A rich historical heritage, an exceptional microclimate, a generous nature in olive trees, orange trees and lemons, make Sorrento an ideal drop point before visiting Naples, Pompei, the Vesuvius and the Amalfi Coast. This is without further delay in which quarter to stay in Sorrento.

Historic Centre

Situated on a cliff overlooking the sea, the historic centre of Sorrento houses a maze of alleys and a host of historic multisecular buildings, including those of baroque and Renaissance architecture. The central square, the Piazza Tasso , is a very lively meeting and exchange place. To be done in the city centre: several museums – Bottega de la Tarsia Lignea, Correale Museum -, Sorrento Cathedral, Casa di Cornelia Tasso, Veniero Palace (Palazzo Veniero) , many churches and the Communal Villa of Sorrento, where you can enjoy a splendid view of the bay of Naples and the Vesuvius.

Along the cliffs, go from the picturesque port of Marina Grande to the "L'agruminato" park, passing through the Piazza della Vittoria (Place de la Victoire): on the way, many bars and restaurants await their barges. In the evening, the orientation allows you to admire beautiful sunsets. Staying in Sorrento and more particularly near the port, also allows you to explore the island of Capri west. To stay in Sorrento center, prices of hotels and even hostels are expensive however.

Sant’Agnello

Sant’Agnello is a neighboring town of Sorrento, just 10 minutes from Corso Italia, the main street of Sorrento, where you can find many bars, restaurants, fruit and vegetable markets and hotels where you can sleep. Attention, the accommodation is often luxurious and therefore expensive: staying in Sant’Agnello is not given to everyone. But all of them can go to the beach Marinella, or admire the bright colors of the sun rays shining on the rocks during the twilight.

Marina di Puolo

Stay next to Sorrento to soak in clear and turquoise waters? In Marina de Puolo, a small town west of Sorrento at the end of the peninsula, you will find a small village between sea and mountains, with: the beach of Puolo and a few restaurants – make sure to book in advance because the affluence may be important in the summer period – along the river Via Marina di Puolo .

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