nationalities were represented but very much in the minority to the coach loads of tourists from the UK and Ireland.
The Geography
The Bay of Sorrento is a lot larger than I had expected. My original preconception was of a small sleepy Italian fishing village that would provide a useful starting point to explore the local areas of interest. A travel book and a few reviews on Ciao later that opinion was quickly changed. Sorrento itself is made up of five communes with Sorrento Town itself providing the main shopping and commercial centre.
The centre of Sorrento is Piazza Tasso which is bisected by the Corso d' Italia which is the main thoroughfare and in the evenings is closed to traffic to allow the locals and visitors alike to parade along in all their finery. Tasso is full of large bars and restaurants with huge patio areas while Corso ...
Advantages: Interesting town, great weather, good base to explore the area Disadvantages: Traffic and pollution
the proprietors aren?t likely to wait for you to come to them, but will encourage you inside whether that was your intention or not. Marina Grande is quieter than the rest of Sorrento, and consequently prices are a bit steeper here.
Marina Piccola, at the northern end, is the main ferry terminal for catching hydrofoils to Capri and Naples. It?s very busy, but still quite picturesque. There is a regular bus service (more on that later) to and from the town of Sorrento, so it?s not necessary to climb the stairs that lead up from the marina to the town.
The stretch of shoreline between the two marinas is taken up with various decked lidos for swimming and sunbathing, and cafes and restaurants. It?s impossible to walk from one marina to the other without going back up into the town though, as we discovered to our cost. There are stairs, and in ...
thecatsmother 12.12.2003
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Sorrento (Italy)
Advantages: Great sights, proffesional, good service, clean Disadvantages: Quite expensive
depending on what season you wish to visit Sorrento. The hotel was brilliant though. It was clean, sophisticated, and very proffesional. The service was good and the staff were very friendly i have to say, always there to help you whether your wondering where to go, have a problem or if you want to buy bus tickets. There are many facilities in the hotel if you're planning to spend a few days relaxing in the hotel. There are swimming pools (indoor and out), fitness equipment, poolside bar, internet access, parking, and other amenities which may enhance your experience in Sorrento.
I loved the food there; it was pure Italian food and gorgeous. There are more than one restaurants in the Hilton hotel but my family and I only went to one. The restaurant we went to every breakfast and dinner was brilliant. A buffet for breakfast with fresh egg ...
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Product details
Long Name
Restaurant Antico Francischiello
Type
Italian
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
City
Sorrento
Address
Via Partenope 27, Massa Lubrense Italy
Telephone
39 0815339780
Manufacturer's product description
Historical place of Italy halfway between Sorrento and Massa Lubrense in the serene landscape of the Sorrentine hillside with warm and bright surroundings, it is possible to enjoy the old tastes of genuine food. The only true inheritance of the Francischiello'cookery.
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