Casa Sorrentina

Discover "Marina Grande"

by longsanborn

After you get tired of exploring Sorrento town and if you have more time, you can try to make your way to the Marina Grande.

As you walk down towards the Marina Grande, you can admire along the way the old stone houses along the back lanes and alleys, see the sleepy lifestyle that seems unchanged for decades, and get blown over by the “windy”* view of the Bay of Naples from a high vintage point facing the sea.

*The wind from the sea can be rather strong (depending on what time of year you're there) but it feels fresh and clean.

The twists and turns of the paths and the descending steps that lead to the Marina Grande can be daunting for those with knee problems, but the pretty picturesque view of the Marina is worth it.

There'll be houses by the beach; there'll be fishing boats bobbing on the waters, fishermen mending their nets or talking about their catch; there are a few simple local restaurants serving the freshest seafood, with mouth-watering scents of grilled seafood wafting through the air.

Why not take a break? Order some seafood and wines, sit outdoors and enjoy the maritime scenes around you? It is totally peaceful and relaxing – just to hear the waves and to catch the lovely sunset at the Marina Grande.

Motorcycles

by GUYON

It is risky to drive a car in Sorrento and it is difficult (or expensive) to find a parking place.
So, the solution is to rent a motorcycle (noleggiare un motorino) to be free and to avoid the traffic jams.
Once, I was passed by two motorcycles, one left, one right, when I was blocked by a third one ahead which slowed down because there was a passenger.

Drive around

by solopes

One of two reasonable beaches, are not reason enough to take you out of the road.

However, you must stop here, there and everywhere, because, any place you stop, you risk to have awesome sights. So, keep on driving and stopping!

Colourful food and restaurants

by mallyak

1.Ice Cream Shop Bouganvillea ! Since generations their main product is certainly been Ice Cream, which, just like everything on offer, is daily handmade by Nino and Gianluca Cioffi, who follow their family tradition...
2.Aurora Pizzeria -Located in Piazza Tasso, the main square of Sorrento, the Aurora Pizzeria offers a wide choice of over fifty kinds of pizza, often prepared with special base ingredients

Sorrento Dining

by janetumey

"Sorrento Dining"

Spent seven nights in Sorrento and ate here five of them. Great food and service. We had the Tourist Menu once and the food was very good. Then we started ordering off the menu and sharing so we could try as many dishes as possible. Prices were slightly below similar places in Sorrento. Located at Via Marziale 25. Come out of the train station, turn left. Via Marziale is first street on right.