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Sorrento Attractions

Smaller cities have an aura about them you just don't find in their larger counterparts. Make a list of all the exciting things to do in Sorrento before you travel so you can squeeze the most out of your escape. You'll soon learn that bigger doesn't necessarily mean better!

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Sorrento must see attractions

1. Piazza Tasso

Piazza Tasso is Sorrento’s main square. You will more than likely visit this large open space ringed by restaurants, pavement cafés and pastel buildings more than once during your visit to the resort town.
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Piazza Tasso featuring street scenes and a city as well as a large group of people

2. Corso Italia

Go on a shopping expedition and search for Italian and international designer clothes and shoes. Pop into shops selling lemon-themed souvenirs including limoncello liqueur. Sorrento's fresh and zesty lemons are among the country's most well-known citrus fruits.
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Corso Italia showing street scenes as well as a small group of people

3. Sorrento Beach

Marina Grande is a small traditional fishing port that sits underneath the limestone cliffs on which the old town of Sorrento is perched. Away from the traffic of the streets above, this sheltered bay enjoys a much gentler pace of life. Come here for a swim or watch local fishermen at work.
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Marina Grande showing general coastal views, a coastal town and boating

4. Baths of Queen Giovanna

Baths of Queen Giovanna (Bagni della Regina Giovanna) is the curious name for an emerald pool of seawater enclosed by limestone cliffs and a rocky beach. Hike to a nearby archeological site for a great place to watch the sunset over the Bay of Naples.
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Baths Of Queen Giovanna featuring rocky coastline and tropical scenes

5. Piazza Lauro

Piazza Lauro is a little oasis in the heart of Sorrento. The oblong plaza is full of trees and is surrounded by shops and apartment buildings. Come to Piazza Lauro to sit, relax and watch locals going about their day.
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Piazza Lauro featuring a garden

6. Sorrento Lift

Sorrento Lift offers a convenient alternative to climbing up and down the steep walkways that link the Sorrento city center and coastline. The Sorrento Lift is perfect when you can’t wait to get to the city’s stylish beach clubs or port. Alternatively, use it for quick access to your hotel after arriving at the harbor by ferry. Take time to enjoy the sublime views from a clifftop balcony.
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Sorrento Lift showing a coastal town and a bay or harbor as well as a small group of people

7. Deep Valley of the Mills

Sorrento’s coastline is pockmarked by valleys gouged out of the landscape by water thousands of years ago. One of the most striking ravines is in the center of town: Deep Valley of the Mills (Il Vallone dei Mulini). Located next to Piazza Tasso, it is a picturesque sight that is worth investigating.
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Deep Valley of the Mills showing tropical scenes, building ruins and heritage elements

8. Villa Comunale Park

During your time in Sorrento take a few moments to unwind amid the peaceful surrounds of Villa Comunale Park. This oasis of green is perched on top of a cliff and offers outstanding views of the Bay of Naples.
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Villa Comunale Park which includes a sunset, general coastal views and landscape views

9. Sorrento Cathedral

Sorrento Cathedral (Cattedrale di Sorrento) is the main place of worship in the city of Sorrento. The building’s modest exterior conceals a grand interior festooned with magnificent archways, altars, chapels and paintings. A cathedral has existed in the city since around the 11th century. Note that today’s Sorrento Cathedral, a restoration of a 15th-century Romanesque building, was heavily damaged during an invasion by the Turks in 1558.
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Sorrento Cathedral

What to do in Sorrento

Free Things to Do in Sorrento

Taking a break in Sorrento on a budget? The following can be seen for zip.

Piazza Tasso

- This vibrant location is a favorite of both visitors and locals.

Basilica di SantAntonio

- No matter your religious leanings, this site is sure to inspire a sense of reverence in you.

Deep Valley of the Mills

- Be prepared for vistas that'll blow you away at this natural landscape.

Things to Do in Sorrento with Kids

There are loads of outstanding experiences in Sorrento that the entire gang will love. These are a few of the most popular family friendly experiences in the area.


 

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Your getaway in Sorrento won’t cost an arm and a leg with free things like these to keep you entertained:

  • Marina Grande Beach
  • Corso Italia
  • Piazza Tasso
  • Baths of Queen Giovanna


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Sorrento City Centre showing landscape views and a sunset

Sorrento City Centre

4.5/5(177 area reviews)

Explore the heart of Sorrento, a smart and attractive place with cobbled lanes, historical buildings, beaches, upmarket shops and a cavernous gorge.

Sorrento City Centre
Sorrento showing street scenes and a city

Sorrento Historic Centre

5/5(553 area reviews)

Go shopping, sightseeing or eating and drinking in the narrow lanes surrounded by Italian heritage buildings dating back to Roman times.

Sorrento Historic Centre
Sorrento coast on a winter Sunday

Priora

If you're spending time in Priora, you might enjoy its seaside views and restaurants. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Piazza Tasso or Villa Fiorentino.

Priora
Baths Of Queen Giovanna which includes general coastal views and forests

Capo di Sorrento

If you're spending some time in Capo di Sorrento, La Pignatella Beach and Baths of Queen Giovanna are top sights worth seeing.

Capo di Sorrento

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