Sorrento Archives - A Compass Rose

Sorrento Italy 1. Relax with drinks at an ocean side cafe where you can enjoy the stunning views from Sorrento.

Sorrento Italy 2. Catch some sun by lying out at the beach and cooling off in the teal blue waters.
3. Get married! Or watch one. Visit on a weekend and you are bound to run into quite a few on the same day.
4. Grocery Shopping. Why come to sorrento for just a few hours? Make it a proper holiday, find yourself the perfect place to stay in Sorrento, and indulge yourself on shopping for delicious produce and giant sized lemons.
Sorrento Italy 5. Buy Presents for your loved ones back home. From beautiful inlaid wood music boxes to limoncello, you are sure to find the perfect gift for you special someone.
6. Indulge your Senses. Why let your eyes have all the fun when there are so many amazing things to taste and smell. Visit a local shop where you can try out different coffee varieties and candies inspired by the infamous limoncello.
Sorrento Italy 7. Rent a scooter. Pretend to be Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck in Roman Holiday for your Sorrento Holiday and take a personal tour around Sorrento by moped.
8. Have gelato more than once. There are so many flavors and different gelaterias will have different variations so make up any excuse to pop in for a scoop (or two!) of this amazing sweet italian delicacy.
Sorrento Italy 9. Meet up for a meal with friends and try out one of the places where the locals go to eat. Some of the best food and wine I have had has been at the hole in the wall places that were suggested to me by my friends in the area. Just take it from these cats who have found their favourite place
Sorrento Italy 10. Go exploring and do not be afraid to get lost.
11. Have dinner by the ocean so you can watch and enjoy the sunset.
12. Experience the sights and sounds of a Sorrento night life.

Which one would you most look forward to
doing while on your next trip to Sorrento?

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One of the reasons I suggest to travelers to go to Naples, Italy is because my ‘home’ city is surrounded by day trip gems. One such place is Sorrento, which is easily accessible by train from both Naples and Pompeii. If it is a clear day you can overlook the Bay of Naples, Vesuvius, and the Isle of Capri. You can also reach Sorrento by car if you take the Amalfi Drive that connects Sorrento and the Amalfi coast. If you are daring enough you can come by moped since the road is narrow and threads along the cliffs high above the Tyrrhenian Sea. Which ever way gets you to this coastal destination will make it worth your while. I recommend making sure to wear shoes that can support a lot of walking and uneven surfaces. Start your day out with refreshing drinks and food from one of the cafes that overlooks the view of the Isle of Capri. Do some shopping as you walk through the winding streets of Sorrento. I recommend checking out anything that is made with the regional lemons such as the limoncello, candies, and fresh smelling soaps. As it approaches dinner time make your way down to the marina and eat at the outdoor restaurant overlooking the ocean and the boats. Choose the local house wine and you will not be disappointed. As night prepares to fall make your way back into heart of town and you will be welcomed by the romantic nightlife. Whether you choose to sample every flavour of gelato, drink limoncello, or dance under the stars it will be a night you’ll always remember. If you are planning to get married in Italy for a destination wedding you might want to look at Sorrento for your backdrop. We saw at least four different weddings on our past trip and nothing makes a town come alive than a celebration.