Plan a trip to Sorrento

Because of its beauty and its convenient location, Sorrento buzzes with tourists from all over the world throughout the year.

Sorrento, a lively coastal town in the Campania region of southern Italy, sits at the entry to the Amalfi coastal road, one of the most stunning routes in the world. Because of its beauty and its convenient location, Sorrento buzzes with tourists from all over the world throughout the year – and it is an excellent base for excursions in the region.

Located on a cliff at a height of 50 meters (164 feet) above sea level, Sorrento overlooks the Gulf of Naples, the island of Capri, the city of Naples, and the Vesuvius volcano.

The ancient Greeks believed that sea nymphs, mythological figures who were wonderful singers, lived in Sorrento. Their singing drew mesmerized sailors to the shore, causing them to crash their ships on the rocky shore. According to Homer's account, Odysseus blocked his soldiers’ ears to prevent them from listening to the songs of the sea nymphs, and thus they passed through the area uneventfully.

Sorrento is the birthplace of the famous 16th century poet, Torquato Tasso, whose statue stands in the main square that is named after him. The main street, Corso Italia, extends from both sides of the square and is lined with shops, cafes, and restaurants as are the small streets that branch off from it. A flight of 200 steps leads from the square to the small marina that serves as a docking place for the speedboats that take tourists and vacationers by sea to the islands, Naples, and to the towns along the Amalfi road. Public buses and trains are available for those who prefer to stay on land, and there are public and private parking lots for those who arrive by car and start their journey on the magical Amalfi road from here.