The beauty of the place, the excellent hotels, the quality of the services, the variety of the recreational, sport and cultural activities make of Sorrento one of the most famous international tourist sights. A siren that enchants all its visitors with the perfume of the lemon and orange trees, with the olives resting on dark and twisted trunks, with the silver leafs following the gentle whisper of the wind coming from the sea and with the rocks born from the fury of a volcano.

The main square is surrounded by delightful cafés and crossed by what is the most important thoroughfare of Sorrento, Corso Italia, lined with many elegant shops.
Corso Italia runs parallel to Via San Cesareo (once the decumanus maximus) that, full of charming little shops, is part of the historical centre.

A narrow street made up of stone steps of mediaeval flavour connects the historical centre to the Marina Grande (a picturesque fishing village), reachable passing under the remains of a Greek gate: Porta Marina Grande (Marina Grande Gate). Incorporated into the city walls, until the xv century this impressive gate represented the only access to the town from the sea.

Not to miss are the Cathedral, Piazza Tasso and its panoramic terrace, the Church of Sant’Antonino, the public gardens, the Correale Museum that houses XVII and XVIII century paintings and an assortment of objects of art; the Sedile Dominova; the marvellous Baroque churches (Santa Maria delle Grazie and Servi di Maria); the XIV century cloister of the Convent of San Francesco and Punta del Capo with the Baths of Queen Giovanna.

Sorrento boasts a glorious tradition in the art of inlaid woodwork since the XIX century.
It is also famous for the production of limoncello (lemon liquer), refined laces and embroideries, delicious cheeses.

Throughout the year several events take place: in the summer months wonderful concerts are held in the Cloister of San Francesco, renowned for its excellent acoustics. During the Holy Week, before Easter, there are the processions organized by various confraternities. At Christmas the Parish Church of Santa Lucia puts up a Presepe Vivente (live Nativity scenes); one can play tombola (Neapolitan bingo) in via San Cesareo and attend the New Year Day’s Concert.
In February there is a wonderful camellia exhibit