Apartments in Sorrento

Experience idyllic charm in a Sorrento apartment

Sorrento is a breathtakingly beautiful town, offering sweeping views over the bay of Naples, a charming old town and impeccable beaches. Apartments in Sorrento near the coast overlook the bay with the most gorgeous views. If you want to be in the town centre, choose a holiday apartment in the vibrant and colourful old town. Alternatively, if you want to be right next to the beach, consider a private apartment to rent in Sorrento near the Marina Grande area, a secluded former fishing village with a timeless maritime air.

Colourful and pretty apartments await you

Sun-drenched terraces are the order of the day for holiday rentals in Positano. Visual appeal is important to the locals, so expect terraces lined with pots of colourful flowers and plants. Apartments are usually built within delightful houses rather than in concrete high rises, so they offer a lovely welcoming and homely atmosphere. Many apartments have:

• Swimming pool
• Modern kitchen facilities
• Gardens
• Internet

Sorrento for couples

Sorrento’s beauty is ripe for romance, and you’ll not be short of places to enjoy one another’s company. Walk along the seafront and soak in the briny air, and choose a pint-sized, Italian café and treat yourselves to a sumptuous coffee and cake. The Marina Grande is home to spectacular restaurants, overlooking the mixture of small and medium yachts moored in the shadow of the extraordinary superyachts. The Marina is also the place to set off on a romantic afternoon cruise around the Bay of Naples. For the best street food in town, try the Bougainvillea on Corso Italia.

Sorrento for partygoers

Sorrento has a thumping nightlife scene. If you fancy a meal with a dash of stardust, head to TavernAllegra on Via Santa Maria della Pieta. Here you’ll enjoy fine food plus a fun serenade from the waiters! For those who want to put on their dancing shoes, trot on to the Insolito Bar on Corso Italia, which when the sun goes down, transforms into an electrifying nightclub. Many other establishments offer live music throughout the week, and finding them is half the fun!

Sorrento for shoppers

Sorrento’s charm comes from its old town streets, independent shops, and the sheer joy of strolling through its plazas and gardens. Browse the boutique stores and artisan outlets, with scores of little shops selling wares handmade by the owners. Lemon is a huge theme in Sorrento. At the home of the lemony liqueur Limoncello, look for local producers who will let you taste their delicious brew. The lemon theme doesn’t stop there. Look out for the wide range of lemon-themed gifts and souvenirs, from ceramics and embroidered items to lemon chocolates and sweets.

1. Feast on delicious gelato
2. Spectacular seafood
3. Take a trip to a lemon grove
4. Visit the Vallone dei Mulini di Sorrento
5. Discover the stunning Basilica of Sant Antonino
6. Take a trip to Pompeii
7. The Roman ruins of Bagni della Regina Giovanna

1. Feast on delicious gelato

Italy’s favourite dessert, Sorrento’s homemade ice cream, will have you coming back for seconds. Look out for the local zestful lemon flavours! Get a holiday rental in Naples province and explore the ice cream shops on your one-hour drive to Sorrento. You will find a variety of gelato flavours across the city. The creamy dessert is made from local ingredients, and you can savour the taste as you explore the breathtaking views from your apartment in Sorrento.

2. Spectacular seafood

Given its location, it’s not a surprise that Sorrento serves such delicious seafood. Craving salmon, oysters or prawns? Head to Radici del Sud for the finest seafood experience in the land. If you want to experience culinary delights and the beauty of the land, find a holiday rental in Amalfi and sample delicious seafood as you drive down to Sorrento.

3. Take a trip to a lemon grove

Several tourist trips to local lemon groves are available in the Sorrento. Start your tour of the historic citrus gardens at II Giardino Correale and take a car to the lemon and orange groves of Pizzo. Stroll under the scented trees and enjoy tasting Sorrento lemons from the farm. Don’t forget to explore the 18th-century Villa II Pizzo at the centre of the farm. Try some lemon jelly sweets, lemon preserve and the famous Lemonicillo.

4. Visit the Vallone dei Mulini di Sorrento

Just behind Piazza Tasso is a huge valley created 35,000 years ago. Deep in this valley lies an old mill powered by the river that used to flow through it. The mill ground corn for the town and later powered the equipment for a sawmill. It was closed and abandoned in the mid-20th century. Book an apartment in Sorrento and explore the history of the valley.

5. Discover the stunning Basilica of Sant Antonino

Named for the patron saint of Sorrento, the Basilica of Sant Antonino is the oldest church in the city. Many important artists and sculptures have contributed to its treasures, including Camillo Gavasetti and Robert de Longe. Find a private apartment in Sorrento and join a walking tour of the city to explore the interiors of St Anthony Basilica. You will learn the history of sailors who survived the shipwreck and St Antonius’s crypt.

6. Take a trip to Pompeii

An easy, short train ride from Sorrento, the incredible remains of Pompeii are so close. Why not take a day trip to explore one of Europe’s most important medieval ruins? Many travellers rent an apartment in Sorrento to explore the archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum. The Roman cities were buried in ash during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, making them significant archaeological sites globally.

7. The Roman ruins of Bagni della Regina Giovanna

Over 2,000 years old, these ruins overlook a gorgeous natural pool which you can climb down to swim in and shed the summertime heat from your skin. Surrounded by so much antiquity, with every footstep, you will feel like you are walking through the pages of a history book!