Sorrento is part of Italy’s impeccable coastline, and has long been popular with summer guests. The area is traditionally popular with the well-situated set, but it’s becoming easier to find comparatively affordable accommodating here (though rest assured you’ll pay more here than you will in many other sites!). Sorrento is also a great base from which to explore the islands of Capri and Ischia just overseas, as well as Naples, Pompeii and Herculaneum. The coastal towns can get awkwardly full in August, when city inhabitants from inland flock to the sea for their yearly holidays, so you may want to keep off Sorrento during that time.

What to Do in Sorrento Italy

The sun is the fundamental magnet in Sorrento, and some of the beaches are extraordinary. You’ll find that the best beaches are private, so you’ll need to pay to use them, but if you’re here to sunbathe then you won’t mind. Like any good maritime town, Sorrento is also a terrific place to try out a couple of water sports, including sailing and fishing. Away from the coast, there’s a cathedral and monastery in Sorrento worth visiting, and a handful of nice museums and galleries and even some Roman ruins to explore. The point of a vacation to Sorrento, though, is not a jammed cultural travel plan – it’s a relaxing spot to soak in the sun and try out the local liqueur, limoncello. Not a bad way to go, really.

Getting in Sorrento Italy

Naples has the closest airport to Sorrento, but if you’re flying in from outside Europe you may end up flying into Rome’s Fiumicino Airport instead. From Rome you can take a train to Sorrento or rent a car, although driving along the twisty beach may be more of a challenge than you’re searching for. Start by searching for deals on airfare to Italy.

Where to Stay in Sorrento Italy

The costs for hotels in Sorrento can get truly steep really quickly, so if you see something that’s in your price range and you’re traveling during the high season, don’t wait too long before booking it. You can begin by searching through these Sorrento hostels and Sorrento hotels and reserve a room today.