Sorrento (Italy)

...the shore. SHOPPING Sorrento is a very busy town, or series of communes which run together. As a shopping experience, everything you could wish for is clustered into its narrow streets and spacious squares, from the normal tourist offerings to the essentials of everyday life. Leather goods, silks, ceramics, and lemons (including Limoncello, an alcoholic lemon drink) are specialities of the region and are widely available in the town. Shopping around ...
...of the busiest junctions in Sorrento it took on the appearance of an intricate ballet. It was very entertaining, and I only saw one minor bump between 2 scooters, which was resolved with a raised hand of apology from both parties. They didn’t even slow down. Entertaining as it may be, the traffic produces a lot of pollution, both of the noise and fume varieties. If you have any breathing difficulty, or are a light sleeper (or want to use your balcony!) ...

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Sorrento is located about a 90 minute coach ride south of Naples. Once you have escaped the urban sprawl of Naples the winding coast road gives you some beautiful views of the Gulf of Naples on your right whilst all the time the imposing height of Vesuvius is receding behind you. Sorrento is often regarded at the gateway to the Amalfi Coast. It is a bustling unashamedly tourist dominated Italian town with a population of 20,000 people which is swelled ...
...such we go to appreciate Sorrento with all its home base and foreign visitors and a slightly quieter Sorrento when it played hoist to mostly English and to a lesser degree German visitors. Other 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 ...

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...trips to nearby places. Sorrento was one of my must-visits when in Naples for a week earlier this year. An easy to negotiate hour or so train journey from Naples (only 25KM but stops everywhere), Sorrento offers a very pleasant alternative to the hustle and bustle of southern Italy's largest city. The train journey itself is integral to the day out. You travel on the Circumvesuviana line which passes very closes to the Mount Vesuvius and the towns ...
...of the region. Just before Sorrento the track becomes a dramatic viaduct crossing a fantastic valley and as the train arrives at the outskirts of Sorrento lemon groves line the track on both sides. Swathes of netting are hung just under the branches - a giant canopy to catch the bright yellow fruit. Now and again you can spot someone perched precariously on an unfeasibly long ladder gathering the harvest. As you leave the station you cut through ...

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...found all over Italy and Sorrento is no exception. The local cuisine is to die for with plenty of choice of venues to suit all budgets. Italy has a reputaion of being expensive, probably a reputaion which has clung to it since people began straying from the Costa's in numbers. Nowadays, Italy is no more expensive than like for like in the UK. As you would expect, pizzas are fabulous - thin crispy bases cooked in most places in real wood burning ...
...food is very good around Sorrento and the ubiquotous pasta dishes are fabulous everywhere. I dont think I've eaten anywhere in Sorrento where I wouldn't return. I dont particularly want to refer to any particular restaurants and there are that many, and everyone who goes will find their own favourites. Apart from the great food, there are also some great restaurants for people watching - walk around the town and you'll soon find the best spots. ...

klofron 22.05.2007 (19.05.2007) · Read full review
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...in a hotel called 'The Sorrento Palace' which was absolutely beautiful. The first time I walked into the hotel my mouth just fell open because I had never stayed anywhere as grand as that. It has a six-tier pool, several restaurants and bars, a gym, and a small shop. The bedrooms are air-conditioned which was nice because it was so hot while I was there. The most memorable parts of my stay here were: The food (four course meal every night); and the ...
...that it is black because Sorrento is a volcanic region. I went on three day trips, to Rome, Pompeii, and Vesuvius, which were all quite near. I wasn't impressed with Vesuvius, although my mum though that it was wonderful. It was an exhausting walk, not because it is particularly steep or long, but because of the heat. The top of Vesuvius in my opinion looks like a big ditch, but there are great views for miles around. Pompeii was very interesting ...

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...the regular bus service to Sorrento as far as St. Agnello which is once stop before Sorrento itself. The journey time should be one hour and the single fare was 10.0€. Having poured over many reviews of hotels in Sorrento area we chose the Alpha and found it to be the Alpha and Omega of Hotels. We couldn’t have asked for anything better; from the moment we walked through the front door we could see that we were going to like it. We were met by a ...
...hotel to anyone visiting the Sorrento area as it is far enough away from the city to be pleasant, so much quieter and the service is excellent. ATTRACTIONS The number one attraction for this area has to be the city of Pompeii devastated by the volcano Vesuvius in AD.79 followed by Herculaneum now known as Ercolano. Both of these are an inexpensive and easy train ride directly from St. Agnello. Travel tickets valid for both bus and train travel ...

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Having visited Sorrento on my honeymoon I would highly recommend it. The place itself is very picturesque, with plenty to see and the food is delicious - I returned home a few pounds heavier! There are plenty of cafe's and bars to choose from and contrary to popular belief the cost of eating and drinking in Italy is not that expensive. There are many organised tours to take advantage of, but I would suggest that you visit the sights by yourself. ...
...to all the organised tours, later discovering that we could've done it ourselves for a quarter of the price. If you do prefer to visit places on organised tours though, please don't listen to the tour operators when they tell you that you should go to the cafe/restaurant that they recommend, telling you that other eating places cannot be trusted and that you may be exploited. All that will happen is, you will be taken to a cafe where you pay up front ...

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...old man and I visited Sorrento on an Airtours bargain -£199 half board at a 4 star hotel!! Sorrento is a magical place, forget the image of it being for pensioners and folk that stop off on their med cruises its actually quite a lively place BUT it has also kept alot of its old charm and hasnt succombed to mass to tourism. Sorrento has a great train link to Naples which stops at Pompeii and Hersulaum ( two roman ruins) it also has an excellent bus ...
...then coming here. Sorrento its self is a fairly large town, with several museums, loads of shops - designer label abound here and also some shops for the poor people (ie ME!!). Loads of resturants and bars which are excellent and again very reasonable. We did the usual touristy things eg visited pompeii on the train and Hersulaum. This two sites are wonderful! Very easy to get too using the train. Out of the two I prefeered Hersulaum due to the fact ...

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...Airport then a coach to Sorrento and our hotel in the older part of this city. At first sight an impression of narrow streets and pavements, when there are any, houses, shops and other buildings packed tightly together. The journey along and round the Bay of Naples gives a foretaste of this area of Italy. The mountains on one side and the road as you near Sorrento running along the side of the cliff, if that's how you describe the mountains that ...
...a more sedate rate. Sorrento is made up of five sections situated along the coast. It is worth walking the length of Sorrento using the back streets to get a feel of the place. The older part of town is near the end of the peninsula and is distinguished by the blocks of apartments, workshops and shops set around narrow streets which are a cars width. In here there is a profusion of small shops selling an abundance of goods; food, clothes, liquors, ...

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We went to Sorrento with my parents ( both just in their seventies at the time ) , staying in a little hotel up a steep side street just off the main road . I wont go into hotel details , as this is intended to be more of a piece about the Sorrento experience Sorrento town itself is quite unremarkable ( except for the ice cream shop which has around 80 different flavours . If you ever get there , you MUST try the Ferrero Rochas one ) There are ...
...morning walk took us to Sorrento train station and the high speed electric train First surprise , the ticket office told us that my Mum and Dad travelled free simply because they were UK pensioners Second surprise , the trains are regular , on time , clean and cheap , and go virtually everywhere in the area on a constant circuit We decided to head for Pompeii , and 25 minutes we were there . A five minute walk down the road we found the entrance ...

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...hotle in the centre of Sorrento for £350 each. We loved everything about Sorrento. Despite the fact that it is popular with tourists it retains a very Italian feel. It is full of chic boutiques selling beautiful clothes and shoes, as well as lovely street cafes where people chill out at night. The food couldn't be better, especially if you enjoy pizza, pasta or seafood. We were also surprised to find how cheap most food was, considering the excellent ...

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Ive been to Sorrento twice. Both times, I loved it more then anything and i really didnt want to come Home. I loved this destination soooo much that I have changed what I want to do for a career in order to live there when I'm older. And who can blame me? Looking out across the Bay of Naples whilst the sun is beaming down on you, you get to see the fantastic view of Mount Vesuvius, the live Volcano. So many sights to see, so many places to go. Pompei ...
...hotel in the heart of Sorrento and at night go out onto the town to shop and I can assure you that you wont be the only one - there is bound to be music and thousand of oithers all out enjoying the evenings heat. This destination really is the best for any holiday, whether sightseeing, Sunbathing or just to get out of England. The locals are very friendly and a great benefit is that the majority of them can speak a bit of English (although they appreciate ...

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Having holidayed in Sorrento the last couple of years I cannot recommend it enough. there is something for everyone in Sorrento and the surrounding area. Take a trip to Pompeii and Herculaneum for a wonderful experience. Pompeii is much larger than imagined and we visited it over two days but don't go on the organised tours which can be costly. Take the local train, it runs half hourly and only costs a couple of euros. Take the train to Herculaneum ...
...very near to the excavation sites. For a slice of how the other half live take a ferry or hydrofoil across to the beautiful island of capri- you never know you might spot a hollywood star! The Amalfi coast is renowned for being the most beautiful coastline in Europe and it certainly lives up to its reputation. Visit Positano and Ravello for a truly relaxed day with breathtaking views. Limoncello is the local lemon licquor and it packs quite a ...

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Sorrento is a great centre to explore some beautiful parts of Italy. We saved money by organising our own trips - public transport is really efficient, whether it's train, bus or boat, and much cheaper (and more fun) than trips organised by tour operators. You have to see Pompeii - out tour guide was an unusual mix of witty academic who loved Pompeii enough to want to take us tourists around! 10 Euros well spent. We got the train on to Ercolano and ...
...of ancient life, probably more so than in Pompeii. Whatever you do, don't miss Positano and Amalfi - this is where some of the steep walking comes in but wonderful little places. When you go to the beach at Positano turn right when you get to the sea, there's a cove further round which is cheaper and prettier. I live in Scotland and I didn't realise that the bones of our patron saint, St Andrew are in the cathedral at Amalfi. I would have liked ...

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...a 10 min walk to sorrento or a few minutes on the train, which i might add you would be wise to do as the traffic fumes are horrendous if you walk along the main road. Anyway the cost of travel is very cheap. We visited sorrento on our first day and i was delighted with the place, plenty of restraunts my favourite was pizza aurora if you like pizza they have about 50 different pizza's. Visit the foreigners club too which is a bar/restraunt they ...
...Try some of the tours sorrento makes a good base for visiting places you can either book tours or take the bus yourself. I do recommend you book a tour for the following Pompei : If you book a tour you will get a guide who shows you round which you really need ar else you end up not having a clue about what you are looking at. Also a half day tour takes about three hours a full day takes six hours bear this in mind as it can get too hot and there ...

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