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Mini guide to Sorrento

Perched atop the rugged cliffs at the end of the peninsula east of Naples, the lively resort town of Sorrento has long been one of Italy’s most popular tourist destinations.

The small beaches of Marina Piccola and Marina Grande are the focus of most tourists visiting the resort. There is a wide range of watersports on hand, with swimming, pedal-boating, and windsurfing all catered to. There are more beach options to the west, with the beaches at Ruderi Villa Romana Pollio and Marina Puolo being the pick of the bunch.

The town itself has little in the way of outstanding examples of historic architecture, although the quaint San Francesco church is worth a visit. Also in the town is the atmospheric Piazza Tasso and beautiful Villa Communale gardens, both rewarding places to take a refreshing morning or afternoon stroll. The interesting Museo Correale di Terranova houses fine examples of local inlaid woodwork and paintings.

Sorrento has a wide range of quality accommodation, and excellent, reasonably priced restaurants. The nightlife is vibrant and exciting, centered round the numerous trattorias, cafes, bars, clubs and pubs.

Nearby are the ancient sites of Herculaneum and Pompeii, or alternatively take time to discover the charms of the Amalfi coast. Outdoor enthusiasts can try scaling the challenging peak of Vesuvius for some stunning panoramas of the surrounding coast, while offshore are the enchanting islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida.

Naples’ international airport is served by major European carriers, however it is often more convenient to connect via Rome International. From Naples there are a variety of transportation options to Sorrento.