Sorrento is a municipality in Italy located in the metropolitan city of Naples. It is located in the Campania region and borders the municipalities of Sant'Agnello and Massa Lubrense.
Sorrento is located on the northern coast of the Sorrentine peninsula, so it has beautiful views of the Gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius from its cliffs.
In turn, this municipality has exuberant vegetation and an idyllic climate. This, added to its fascinating historic center, with narrow streets and architectural jewels, make this municipality one of the most chosen to spend the summer by many tourists.
Sorrento's high season is from June to mid-October, so we recommend that you take these months into account if you want to enjoy the heat of summer.
Sorrento is an excellent destination if you are looking for top quality gastronomy as its secret is trust in locally produced raw materials.
Some of the dishes that you must try are: Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, a simple recipe of homemade pasta with tomato sauce, basil and mozzarella gratin, which will make you feel very comforting; and Squid alla Sorrentina, which is made from typical local fish stuffed with egg, mozzarella, caciocavallorallao cheese, anchovies and breadcrumbs, all cooked in a tomato, garlic and basil sauce.
As for the drink, do not miss its wines, as this region has many vineyards and its offer is excellent.
And for dessert, try their lemon delicacies, since Sorrento lemons are very different from those of the rest of the world and their flavor will amaze you.
Sorrento is a municipality famous for its incredible paradisiacal landscape and its historical treasures.
In addition, due to its proximity to Capri and Amalfi, many travelers combine their visits to Sorrento with these beautiful destinations in their packages.
Also, you have day tours of the sights of Sorrento. Do not wait any longer to book your excursions through this natural paradise!