Sorrento: centre, terraces and harbours | Sorrento
Lemons, bay terraces and steps to Marina Grande: Sorrento as the peninsula’s easy base.
The route near Sorrento (Naples area)
Sorrento is convenient. Walk the centre, down to Marina Grande, cloister and gardens. Sleep here if Capri or the Coast is tomorrow.
Fact sheet
- Area
- Sorrento Peninsula — Sorrento, Campania
- Time
- 3-5 ore
- Distance
- 4 km
- Start
- Stazione Circumvesuviana / centro
- End
- Marina Grande
- Coordinates
- 40.62600, 14.37500
Stops
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Centre & Corso Italia
~60 min
Stroll, shops, coffee.
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Public gardens & viewpoint
~30 min
The Bay of Naples ahead.
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Marina Grande
~90 min
Down and up: sea and fish lunch.
Map — Sorrento Peninsula
OpenStreetMap centered on this route near Sorrento (Campania).
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FAQ
Sorrento as a day trip from Naples?
Yes, but rushed if you add Capri. Better Sorrento + sea, or Capri alone.
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