Campania, Sorrento Peninsula

Sorrento is a lively town, approximately 40 minutes across the bay from Naples and gateway to the Sorrento Peninsula peninsula, an agricultural and fishing area that continues for 14 kms to Punta Campanella, in front of Capri Island.

The peninsula features hilly terrain, with many olive and lemon groves, interrupted by many traditional villages and seaside communities who maintain their traditional lifestyles. The coast is spectacular offering wonderful views, several beaches (pebbles) and good opportunities for snorkelling and swimming in crystalline waters.

Ferry services connect all major centres including Naples, Isle of Capri, Ischia island, Positano, Amalfi. A bus service also connects with the Amalfi coast which is at 40 minutes from Sorrento. 

Why the Sorrento Peninsula

• A lovely mixture of country, sea and village life
• Easy day trips to Amalfi, Pompei, Capri etc
• Even in summer, the hinterland is relaxed and not overcrowded

More about the Sorrento Peninsula area

The geographical layout of the Sorrento Peninsula is best appreciated from one of the many ferries and hydrofoils that provide transport between the well known towns of Positano, Naples, Capri and Amalfi.

Arriving from Naples, a long line of shear cliffs block the views of the lively towns of Sant'agnello, Vico Equenza and Sorrento, providing only provocative glimpses of important villas, hotels, historical gardens and colourful promenades along the precipitous clifftops.

The ferry to Capri follows the coast around the peninsula where the cliffs give way to coves and inlets, one hosting the ruins of a Roman villa and a swimming spot known as the 'queens bath'. Several small fishing villages with waterside marinas provide a picturesque foreground to the green hills of the peninsula, mainly olive and lemon groves and the many small villages of the farmers.

From Capri, positioned off the end of the peninsula, the ferry follows the coast down the Bay of Salerno past the siren rocks and coves which hide near perfect pebbly beaches to the rugged Amalfi coast towns of Positano, Praiano and Amalfi.

Arriving by boat is the best way to appreciate the geographical features of the area.

Our property rental selection in the Sorrento Peninsula, Campania, Italy

More rural than the Amalfi Coast, the Sorrento Peninsula offers gently rolling hills, superb views and good access to all tourist attractions. We are able to offer a collection of holiday villas, apartments and special self-catering accommodation of outstanding quality that should respond to the vacation requirements of most groups.

To do in the area

• Visit Pompei, Mount Vesuvius, Herculaneum, Capri
• Boat or bus to Positano, Amalfi, Ravello
• Sorrento night market
• Explore the antique walking tracks that connect all villages
• Hire a boat and explore the many coves

Locality Links

Sant' Agata
Overlooking the Sorrento peninsula on one hand and the Amalfi Coast on the other, Sant'Agata has an elevated position ensuring fresh air in the evenings even in the heat of summer.

Massa Lubrense
Leaving the frenzy of Sorrento, Massalubrense is a relaxed town set over magnificent views over Capri and the Bay of Naples

Termini
A quaint village at the tip of the Sorrento Peninsula with unrivalled views across the water to Capri and gateway to the Punta Campanella walk and Baia di Jeranto national park

Nerano
Suspended above the Bay of Salerno and under the imposing Monte San Costanzo, Nerano is a charming village with a traditional life style and culture with spectacular seaviews to the south and east.

Sorrento
Lying 40 minutes across the bay from Naples and a further 40 minutes by bus to the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento is the perfect gateway to the relaxed Sorrento Peninsula and buzzing Amalfi Coast.

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