Tucked in the southwest region of Italy is a beautiful and exquisite town of Sorrento. With a population of only 16,500, tourists will immediately observe a homely feel of the beautiful town. The unique appeal of Sorrento to tourists has made the little town an ideal relaxation destination and a favorite weekend trip in southern Italy.
The Beautiful Naples Bay
Sorrento’s top attraction is the Naples Bay. Tourists and locals take full advantage of the calm waters of the bay through travelling by ferry as well as relaxing on its beaches. It’s a regular sight in Naples Bay to see ferries take tourists and locals to different destinations around the area while many other people enjoy the waters not far from the port.
History and Culture
Like most of the towns and cities near the Naples Bay, Sorrento comes with a very interesting history dating back to the Roman occupation. For this reason, different structures that tell the town’s past still stand today. A walking tour in the town’s pedestrian reveals the unique architecture from different eras. As a tip we would suggest you visit the pedestrian-only street in Sorrento at night.
During the day, tourists visit the ruins of Pompeii which is highly accessible from Sorrento’s city center. Naples is also accessible from Sorrento and tourists often stay outside the popular city of Naples to enjoy the serenity of Sorrento. The popularity of Naples is also an advantage for the locals and tourists of Sorrento because of the wide variety of options in transportation. Tourists can use the ferry boat, arrive in Naples airport or use the train to visit this exquisite destination for a weekend break.