About Sorrento

Sorrento’s ancient walls: visit for free on July and August

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Sorrento’s ancient walls: a dip in the history of Sorrento From July 2nd to August 31st you can visit the Parsano Bastion (Sorrento’s ancient walls) all days from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and fr...

Sorrento historical centre: a stroll through the story

Sorrento historical centre: wonders to discover It has always been a tourist destination of excellence, Sorrento, frequented by visitors on the Grand Tour and then by elite holidaymakers in the ninet...

The charm and fascination of tradition in Marina Grande

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In summer, when the sun lingers longer before surrendering its place to the moon, there is nothing more pleasant than to wander through the Marina Grande fishing village; especially if the path allow...

History

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Land of colours, mysteries, traditions and legends, Sorrento, since always, charms, amazes and inspires you to return. It may have been the Sirens, according to the Greeks, who living in our sea bequ...

How to Get to Sorrento

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Sorrento has a strategic position which allows it to be easily reached either by car, train, bus, or by sea. HOW TO GET TO SORRENTO BY CAR: Travelling by car for approximately 50kms (approx. 31 miles...

Popular Traditions

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Popular traditions, the legend of the myth of the Mermaids, the maritime devotion, anecdotes and curiosity, the wooden inlay, as well as poets and musicians of past centuries, still relive in the pen...

Easter Traditions

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Whoever visits Sorrento during the Easter period has the chance to see one of the traditions which is most deep-rooted in historical memoirs, repeated year after year: the procession of Maundy Thursd...

Inlaid Wood Work Museum

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A NEW MODEL OF MUSEUM FOR THE DECORATIVE ARTS The building that houses the Museo Bottega stands on via S. Nicola and is part of an ancient urban area. Its 18th century structure is typical of a provi...

Geographical Position

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Regally lying between the Gulf of Naples in the north and Salerno one in the south, the Sorrentine Peninsula is a promontory of a thousand shades. Brilliant hues or delicate reflections that depend o...

Discover the Bay of Jeranto

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In spring and summer, when nature paints the sky and sea with a thousand colours, and extends her green mantle across trees and fields, we can let ourselves be guided along the numerous intertwining ...