Sorrento Warnings Or Dangers

Taking the ferry or hydrofoil from Sorrento to Capri is a popular trip. But you should be aware that Sorrento lies high above the sea, and it's a long walk down to (or up from) the dock.

Going down isn't too bad. You can follow the road (as in the photo) or take the long series of steps which leads off Via San Francesco. Coming up is much more of an effort, of course.

There is a bus service to and from the dock, although the buses are small and it can be a 'sardine-tin' experience..one wouldn't really want to try it with luggage.

So, if you have bags, taking a taxi will be the best way down to or up from the dock. There is always a taxi or two parked at the dock when the boats arrive, and there are always taxis waiting outside the Circumvesuviana station.

The coast is really beautiful, but if you are thinking about beaches... you'd better search somewhere else.

There are a few spots with some centimeters of sand, you'll see people diving from the rocks or the piers, but conventional beaches is something to forget.

There are many places advertising " tourist information" that are in fact private travel agents. Be careful: they often have a misleading “i” sign outside. The info that they give is bound to be biased.
The official tourist office is at
Via Luigi De Maio, 35
80067 SORRENTO (NA)

Email info@sorrentotourism.it

This is not a true warning or danger.... however, be aware that opening and closing times are flexible and do not necessarily adhere to what is either written on the sheet or shown outside the locale. The local tourist Office supplies a sheet of museums, etc. in both Sorrento and Naples - for the most part it is accurate but the admission charges tend to be outdated.

I’m not sure whether this should be a general tip or a warning, but do note that the streets that lead down to the water in Sorrento are steep in places and would be hard for anyone with walking difficulties to manage. In places there are steps and almost everywhere cobbles. On the steepest stretch down to the Marina Grande a handrail is provided, but if you need more help than that you should consider taking the little tourist train which we saw a couple of times. I didn’t find out its exact route but as I saw it both in the main Piazza Tasso and down by the harbour, you can be sure it links the two – I presume by the same longer way down that the cars we also saw in the harbour area had taken.

As a solo female traveler, I was physically violated (kisses on arms, face) by more than one man in Sorrento. I didn't let it ruin my time, but girls be careful! Assume that any man (young or old) will start touching you without any flirtation on your part whatsoever...

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If you go on a trip to Naples beware of pick pockets. It's best to split your money up and always be aware. Care should be taken if you go through the old spanish quarter, we were warned by an Italian tour guide not to go there alone and not to venture into the shops there.

stay away from crowds and keep hold of your bags. We had no problems but you must be aware that it is a real danger

Maybe should also be in 'Transportation'?
Italian trains/buses are on time are safe. Getting the train to Naples is no problem, very safe and once at the station (I think they've cleaned it up a lot since the last time I went), I didn't see any gypsies etc. until I went outside - then they were all asleep on the grass!
The trains are normally full, but you sometimes get a full band playing on board (for tips - obviously!) but they're more fun and interesting than in the UK!
I didn't travel on the trains at night - although I have regulary on the buses, which are perfectly safe.