If you want to get to know Italy by spending as little time as possible to travel, opt for Sorrento.
On a map of Italy you can see how well the city is located. It is a very convenient starting point for excursions to Naples, Capri, Pompeii and many other places that attract tourists. A huge number of routes connect the most remote corners of the country with Sorrento. Italy will become more accessible to those who choose one of the hotels in this picturesque resort city.
Actually, the city of Sorrento is listed only on a geographical map. In fact, this is a whole zone, which is formed by the largest and very picturesque places of recreation: Sant , Agnello di Sorrento, Castellammare di Stabia, Marina del Cantone, Sant , Agata sui Douai Golfi and other picturesque areas, popular with tourists, surround Sorrento. Italy in these places delights tourists with sulfur springs, acidic mineral waters, archaeological finds that are several million years old.
Around Sorrento there are panoramic roads, ancient cathedrals, rocks, from which sirens lured by the singing of Odysseus, picturesque bays. The center of this stunning and exciting beauty is the city of Sorrento itself. Italy does not know of other such beautiful places. Residential quarters are located at a height of 50 meters above the sea, but the city ends with a steep cliff. It is from here that an unforgettable view of the sea, Mount Vesuvius,
the Gulf of Naples opens
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The nature of Sorrento is also unusual. Italy seemed to have specially gathered in one place all the best that it has: healing transparent air, amazing panoramas, rich vegetation, gentle sun, friendly sea. Most of the beaches are stone steps leading to the water. They were made in those ancient times, when Pompeii was a prosperous city. Nice to touch the story, is not it? Tourists say that if you do not visit Sorrento, Italy will not open its heart.
What to do in Sorrento?
Everyone who needs treatment with mineral waters can stay in the favorite Neapolitan town of Castellammare di Stabia. Here, vacationers will find clean air, healing springs, wonderful beaches. Fans of ancient history and ancient architecture will enjoy the visit of Vico Equense with its ancient cathedrals, antiques and excavations. If you are not afraid to forget about the real world forever, you can go listen to the heavenly singing of sirens in Marina del Canton, even visit their grotto, located in the town of San , Agello. What else is interesting in Italy? Sorrento (reviews of tourists are usually distinguished by enthusiastic emotions) - this is not only history, but also modern shopping. Directly from Tasso (the central square of Sorrento) originates Via Corso. It is here that the most expensive boutiques in the world are located, and quite affordable shops, and luxurious restaurants, and modest but cozy eateries. Every tourist with any income can buy souvenirs, fashionable clothes, and a whole sea of impressions here. And if you get tired of shopping, you can go down the narrow gorges to the port and get to any picturesque corner of Italy.