Sorrento. A destination worthy a visit for sure!…read more
Located a little over an hour by train from Naples, it's a convenient first or last stop if you're visiting the Amalfi Coast. It's convenient to take a ferry to Capri and other towns along the Amalfi Coast.
Its history spans millennia, with it's name coming from the legend of the Sirens (Surrentum) in the Odyssey, or possibly from the Greek root (syrrentón) meaning "to flow together" from converging streams. In the 6th century BCE it was colonized by Greeks, later becoming a seaside retreat town for wealthy Romans who built majestic villas, kicking off it's trajectory as a resort town which continues to this day.
Surrounding the city center, many grand hotels line the cliffs, providing beautiful getaways for local and international visitors. The older part of town offers a compact several blocks of sites with historic connections, retail stores and restaurants.
Beaches mean little grey strips of gravelly shore, and long piers set up with beach lounge chairs. Both public beaches and private beach clubs are available, with many hotels having their own piers for guests to use.
Sorrento's appeal lies in its proximity to the water and stunning views of the sea and sheer rock bluffs, a noteworthy holiday getaway.