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It is not always easy to believe that a place like Sorrento exists . The beautiful seaside town, whose colorful houses and dramatic scenery have made it famous all over the world, sometimes looks like a postcard superimposed on the real world. It is located a little south of Naples, right on the shores of the Bay of Naples in the Mediterranean Sea (or the Tyrrhenian Sea, as it is called in this part). From there you can see the Vesuvius volcano that is behind Naples, and the island of Capri, a very famous tourist destination in itself. Sorrento’s sunsets and sunrises will mesmerize you, and the proximity to the world’s pizza source will make sure you don’t go hungry on the way.
Keep in mind that although it is one of the hottest destinations in Italy, Sorrento is a small and relatively sleepy town. This is the place, according to the news, to relax calmly in front of the sea. This is less the place for those looking for extreme attractions and sporting thrills.
As in every town and city in Italy, Sorrento also has its ancient center. However, due to the fact that it is a relatively small town, the distance between the ancient center and the other neighborhoods in the town is not as far as in other places, such as Rome or Florence. If you are coming to Sorrento for the first time, this is probably the area where you will want to take a place to stay. To be more specific, the recommended area is that of Piazza Tasso . This is the beating heart of the town, even today. In the square itself you will find several historical monuments, and a short walk from it and you will reach the seashore and Marina Piccola, the small marina.
It is important to remember that this is the most popular area of Sorrento, so the accommodation costs there will be relatively high. Here you will find plenty of souvenir shops and tourist services, so in this respect you have nothing to worry about. Of course, with this, crowds of tourists also come to the square, which will ensure that you always feel in the center of things. This is also the area to be if you are looking for a place rich in nightlife. The area near Piazza Tasso, with an emphasis on Corso Italia, will provide you with plenty of restaurants and pubs to spend time in after dark.
For those looking for a quieter and more relaxed part, but still to be close to the center of things, the appropriate neighborhood is Sant’Angelo . This neighborhood is about half an hour’s walk from Piazza Tasso, and maintains a unique atmosphere even within Sorrento itself. The residents here are relaxed and calm, and the palm trees of Piazza Mateotti will quiet the hustle and bustle of the city center.
If you are looking for a cheap place to rest your head in order to free up your budget for entertainment and attractions, the Priora neighborhood is for you . It is located in the southwest of Sorrento, and is only one bus or a twenty-minute walk from the city center. It is less busy than the bustling streets of the old center, which lowers the prices of accommodation in the area compared to those of the city center. Its proximity to the Amalfi coast gives it a special charm.
And finally, for those visiting the area with their families, the recommended part is Piano di Sorrento . It is a sort of daughter town of the city, and is the ideal place for vacationers with children. It is quieter, more relaxed, and very accessible by train or bus. It is located close to the Sant’Angelo neighborhood, and its proximity to the beach and Marina di Cassano will allow you to enjoy the many water attractions of the area. In addition, near the marina you can find a park to sit in with the children, before or after a dusk picnic.
Similar to other holiday destinations in Europe, and Sorrento is one of the most attractive, crowds of tourists flood the town in the summer months. However, unlike the rest of Europe, Sorrento’s location in southern Italy gives it a more comfortable climate for traveling in other months as well, so that in practice the peak tourism season begins in April and continues continuously until October. Tourists visit Sorrento in droves, enjoying the long days, the calm sea and the picturesque beaches. The peak comes in June-July, but also in the months before and after the prices of accommodation and attractions are high compared to the second half of the year.
If you are ready to challenge yourself with rainy and perhaps not the most tourist-friendly weather, you can find unprecedented promotions and deals on accommodation in Sorrento during the winter months. In addition, the minority of tourists will allow you to enjoy its properties almost exclusively, along with a few other brave ones like you.
