Holidays in Sorrento

At the heart of Sorrento’s historical centre, Piazza Tasso is the perfect place to sit back with a cappuccino and watch the world go by. From this bustling square, make your way to the Via San Cesareo and purchase a bottle of Sorrento’s famous liqueur – Limoncello – from one of the many shops that line this pedestrianized street. Wander up the Corso Italia and gaze at the ornate facade of the lemon-hued Church del Carmine, before exploring the magnificent 18th-century Palazzo Correale.

Experience luxury when you stay at Sorrento’s prestigious Grand Hotel Royal nearby, with its private beach and breathtaking views of the Bay of Naples.

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Follow Via del Capo west from Sorrento’s centre until you reach the quieter stretch of Punta del Capo. As you walk down to the beach, admire the sublime coastal views, the towering limestone cliffs and the ruins of a Roman fort on the tip of Punta del Capo. Recline on soft golden sands, snorkel in the clear sapphire sea and cool off in the jade waters of the Bath of Queen Giovanna nearby.

Sheltered by a promontory separating it from Sorrento, the pretty fishing port of Marina Grande has retained its historical village charm. It stretches out on a narrow sandy shoreline, overlooked by pastel-hued buildings and rugged cliffs. As the sun sets, this is the perfect spot to watch local fisherman bring in their wooden boats as you dine or sip an aperitif at a waterfront restaurant.

Book a stay at Grand Hotel Capodimonte which provides a tranquil hillside location and enviable panoramic views, less than half a mile from Marina Grande.