Sorrento Peninsula Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Marina Grande (big), Sorrento, Italy
Painted majolica on the walls of the city of Vietri sul mare. All the colors of the Amalfi Coast, the sea’s deep deep blue, the striking green forests and the golden orange of the citrus groves seem to meet up in Vietri, particularly in the glazes and decorations of this gorgeous Campanian town’s beautiful ceramics, produced since 1600.Named as UNESCO World Heritage in 1997, along with the rest of the Amalfi Coast, this community not far from Salerno was struck on a splendid site amidst hills and sea.
Amalfi has to be lived in to be fully understood, frequenting the winding paths along the alley-ways, up the step steps that lead to the higher part of the town, between the pastel- coloured houses that seem to hang suspended but are set into the rocks.
Stunning swimming hole on the coast of Sorrento. There is a cave/hole in the rocks for you to swim through which brings you out into the sea. With its crystal clear waters, this was one of my favourite places to have enjoyed.
Cetara is a town in the Campania region of south-western Italy. It is located in the territory of the Amalfi Coast. The village was originally a settlement for a group of armed Muslims in 880. Characterized to be a village of fishermen (especially of tuna), its name take origins probably from the Latin word Cetaria (in Greek Ketèia), meaning almadraba (in Italian tonnara); or cetari, meaning fishmongers of big fishes.

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Where to stay in Sorrento Peninsula

Sorrento City Centre showing landscape views and a sunset

Sorrento City Centre

4.5/5(36 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and breathtaking beach views are just a few highlights of Sorrento City Centre. Make a stop by Piazza Tasso or Piazza Sant'Antonino while you're exploring the area.

Sorrento City Centre
Sorrento Coast featuring street scenes and a city

Sorrento Historic Centre

4.5/5(98 area reviews)

Sorrento Historic Centre is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Piazza Tasso and Villa Fiorentino, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Sorrento.

Sorrento Historic Centre
Positano City Centre featuring a coastal town, general coastal views and landscape views

Positano City Centre

5/5(24 area reviews)

The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Positano City Centre. A stop by Church of Santa Maria Assunta or MAR Positano Roman Villa might round out your trip.

Positano City Centre
Panoramic view from coastal town Positano on mountain peaks of Monte San Michele, Molare, Canino, Caldare in Lattari Mountains, Apennines, Amalfi Coast, Italy, Europe. Parts of upper Positano village

Upper Positano

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Upper Positano and surrounding area, you can visit Positano Town Hall and Fornillo Beach.

Upper Positano
Sorrento coast on a winter Sunday

Priora

Some popular features of Priora include its seaside views and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Piazza Tasso or Villa Fiorentino are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Priora
The gorgeous town of Positano on the Amalfi coast just as the sun was setting. Positano is not somewhere to go if you are afraid of a lot of walking up and down steep stairs!

Montepertuso

Montepertuso is well liked for its gardens. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Piazza dei Mulini and Palazzo Murat.

Montepertuso
Grand Hotel Aminta

Grand Hotel Aminta

4 out of 5
Via Nastro Verde, 23 Sorrento NA
The price is NZ$284 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
NZ$284
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Sorrento Beach and Piazza Tasso are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Great staff, amazing shuttle, wonderful breakfast, said hot tub on listing but not available to use, pool was not ready yet either, great views. Bathtubs exceptionally small and can hear other guests easily through the wall. All said, we had a good time.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Grand Hotel Aminta
Imperial Hotel Tramontano

Imperial Hotel Tramontano

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Veneto 1 Sorrento NA
The price is NZ$356 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
NZ$356
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (892 reviews)
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Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Imperial Hotel Tramontano
Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto

Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto

4 out of 5
Via degli Aranci, 108 Sorrento NA
The price is NZ$296 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
NZ$296
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (643 reviews)
Excellent location for getting about, staff really friendly and helpful, hotel immaculate, only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is there was only one plug socket in room and there was no tea or coffee facilities in the room which is pretty basic for most hotels.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Villaggio Campeggio Santa Fortunata Campogaio

Villaggio Campeggio Santa Fortunata Campogaio

4 out of 5
Via Capo 39 Sorrento NA
Stay at this beach campsite in Sorrento. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Sorrento Beach and Piazza Tasso are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (383 reviews)
With it been a cold time to visit the heating of the shed took some time but overall a quick stay.

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Villaggio Campeggio Santa Fortunata Campogaio
Residence Panoramic

Residence Panoramic

2 out of 5
Via Santa Tecla, 26 Maiori SA
Stay at this residence in Maiori. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (199 reviews)
El departamento amplio y comdo. No es una ciudad para ir en invierno. Todo cerrado

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Residence Panoramic
Alcione Residence

Alcione Residence

Via Cristoforo Colombo 135 Positano SA
Stay at this residence in Positano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (298 reviews)
Location overlooking ocean, and staff were super helpful. Property is starting to show it’s age though. Getting hard to justify price even with location.

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Alcione Residence
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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