Sorrento Holidays

Set on the spectacular headland, Sorrento boasts wonderful views across the Bay of Naples to Capri and Ischia. Full of character, Sorrento's old town contains a wealth of restaurants and bars while the main street is lined with a variety of elegant boutiques selling unique souvenirs such as ceramics and lacework. The beating heart of the city, Piazza Tasso, comes alive at dusk with its café lined pavements a hive of activity.

Numerous good value, high quality restaurants are available, with lovers of Italian cuisine able to enjoy Sorrento's famed spaghetti dishes and visit the home of the pizza, Naples. With its fabulous location, Sorrento is less chaotic and enjoys a slower-pace of life than Naples, but with the main city only a short journey away it is an ideal place to stay.

Steeped in history, there are many intriguing things to see and do in Sorrento, from famed archaeological sites and impressive volcanos to exploring the ruined city of Pompeii. Preserved by the ash of the mammoth eruption of Mount Vesuvius, the city offers a glimpse back in time at the lives of those who lived in this once bustling city. Or visit the Volcano itself and venture up to the summit for spectacular views of the crater and the surrounding area.