Hotels in Sorrento, Naples, Italy

Sorrento is a metropolitan city in Italy. It is well known for its marquetry (woodwork), lacework, and ceramic shops, making it a great place to go shopping. Situated on the Bay of Naples' south side, rugged cliffs surround this small town. The town is great for touring and sits amid orange and lemon groves and oozes a laid-back atmosphere. Its numerous cafes, restaurants, and beautiful architecture make it ideal for a leisurely meander through the historic centre's narrow streets.

Some budget-friendly accommodation options offer sea view rooms, large, airy rooms, with some perched on the cliff's edge. These include bed and breakfast options, hotels, vacation homes, hostels, or villas. Some have terraces that offer spectacular views of the cliffs, and others overlook the citrus groves and the sea.

What to see and do in Sorrento

• Museo Correale di Terranova: This archaeological museum combines as an art gallery and is considered as one of the most attractive museums in Italy.
• The Punta Campanella: A walk of nature that offers you a breath-taking view over the sea and beyond, to the Capri island visible on the horizon.
• Sedil Dominova: Built in the middle of power struggles between the city's notables and the aristocratic families, it later transformed into a peaceful fortress where people gathered to find peace and assist each other.
• Francis Monastery: Important for both its religious history and administrative life of Sorrento, tour this convent, one of Italy's historic sites. A cloister – a spectacular atmospheric mix of various architectural styles, stands next to the church.
• Museo Bottega della Tasia Lignea: This museum is home to some of the town’s historical examples of elaborately designed marquetry, photographs and prints depicting the town in the 19^th century, and an intriguing collection of paintings.
• Marina Grande and Marina Piccola: These harbours offer a boardwalk atmosphere at the waterfront. With terraces that overlook the water and seafood restaurants aligning the harbours, they offer fascinating views of the departing and arriving boats.

Other activities include taking the water taxi or a private charter boat to tour the island or a guided excursion along the destination’s Amalfi Coast. You can also swim at the beach or take a walk through the orange and lemon groves, go for a sunset cruise or a yacht excursion.

What to eat in Sorrento

Well known for its citrus fruits, oranges and lemons are grown locally in groves covered in pagliarelle (traditional shades). The favourite meal in this city is gnocchi alla sorrentina, which is fresh pasta tossed with melted mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce. Provolone del Monaco is also common; this is a slightly sharp, well-aged (6-18 months) soft cheese. Other favourites include the pastiera (cake) and parmigiana; a meal typically made with cheese and tomatoes.

Typical events and festivals in Sorrento

• Sausage and Bonfire Fair (Sagra della Salsiccia e Ceppone): Held annually, this event is a feast day where the entire town enjoys wine and barbecued sausages over a roaring bonfire at the forefront.
• SyArt Festival: This event showcases a various range of contemporary art from some of the most experimental, progressive, and challenging modern local and international artists.
• Comicon: This festival occurs annually and is famous for comic book lovers. The event celebrates top cosplays, talented artists, and science fiction TV stars.
• Film Festival: Held in November each year, this is one of Italy's most important festivals.
• Festival of the Grape: This annual event's largest protagonist is the diversification of grapes.
• Jazz Festival: Typically held between August and September, this jass festival includes an abundance of jazz music. It is held in different locations annually, such as historical villas or churches.

How to move around in Sorrento

As a small town, it's possible to walk through from one end to the other if you're in no hurry. There are buses and taxis available. If you'd like to keep fit as you tour the town, consider taking a bike rental. There is also a lift that operates from the clifftop to the beach and the harbour area too. You may also want to consider taking a car rental from Destinia for ease of travel and unhurried sightseeing,

The climate in Sorrento

With mild winters and hot, dry summers, the town generally has a Mediterranean climate year-round. From June to August, you will experience perfectly hot sunny days. During summer, temperatures average at 29°C (84°F), while winter experiences average temperatures of 13°C (55°F), with frequent episodes of rainfall. Throughout the year, this small town experiences highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F) in July and August, the hottest months, and highs of 16°C (60°F) and lows of 11°C (51°F) in January, the coldest month.