Beautiful view of the Golfo di Napoli
Over the steep cliffs is located beautiful Sorrento town, from where you can view an amazing bay of Naples. Surrentum, the old name form Greek times, main selling point is the fabulous location, you can see anything and everything from there. From the west you can enjoy unspoiled and untouched countryside, from the north, beautiful Pompeii and spectacular island Capri.The old Greek legend tells that in Sorrento’s waters the mythical sirens once lived. The Sailors couldnt resiste the song of the charming maidens-cum-monsters, who lure them and their ships. Homer’s Ulysses was a man who plug with wax his ears to not hear the song and sailed past.
The small town is perfectly located on a Tuffa terrace, enclosed by rocks and impressive mountains. If you wanna enjoy more of Sorrentos naturalness , you have to visit fishing harbor Marine Grande, you will have a special peace in low season. Many hotels are situated just next to the shore. The food is delicious, one of the special and the best restaurants recommended is Ristorante di Leva, with a picture of Sophia Loren, who shot one of the films in this area. The spaghetti Vongole, is a specialty of the house, one of the few dishes made by the owner. It’s worth it!
For more then 2000 years Sorrento attracts visitors from all over the world, some coming for great food, some to enjoy the peace, rocks or some for the famous, breathtaking sunsets and beautiful orange and lemon gardens. Amalfi coast is well known for its big lemons, as everyone knows Sorrento is famous for its produced Limoncello , a very tasty lemon liqueur, lemon chocolate, colorful ceramic articles with lemon motives or lemon soap. Another thing you can not miss, its more than 70 different ice cream flavors in gelateria Bougainvillea.
