Renowned throughout the world the Sorrentine peninsula has been favoured since the eighteenth century by millions of travellers.
The mildness of the climate, the timeless beauty of its indescribable natural landscapes, the scents and flavors of local gastronomy make it a unique place to live and an unforgettable holiday location.
Rock faces which meet the crystalline sea waters, nature trails, quaint villages which offer a dream like scenario for those who choose to stay there.
The Sorrentine peninsula has a varied and wide offer of sea resorts: bathing beaches and coves where you can enjoy the sea, Sun and relaxation.
Geographically speaking the Peninsula Sorrentina opens immediately after Castellammare di Stabia with the town of Vico Equense, a lively resort with nice beaches. The whole area of Vico Equense is renowned for its dairies and cheeses: dairy products, such as the famous Provolone del Monaco, are a real speciality not to be missed.
After having left Vico Equense via a scenic road that allows you to admire the rock faces which meet the sea, one reache three localities: Meta, Piano di Sorrento and Sant'Agnello. These are characteristic villages perched on the Sorrento Coast, ideal for a holidays in complete relaxation.
After passing through these three cities one reaches Sorrento, which gives its name to the Sorrentine peninsula. A favorite destination for celebrities, writers, painters; Sorrento is one of the most beautiful resorts in the world. Sorrento offers scenic sights, culinary arts, but also numerous hotels: charming hotels overlooking the Gulf of Naples, just like the Hotel Residence Miramare.
Sorrento is famouse for its characteristic morphological nature, it doeas not have many beaches as such but sea platforms. For a ance in a lifetime bathing experience in a place that combines nature, archaeology and legends one is recommended to go to the Regina Giovanna baths: a particular inlet containing waters divided from the sea by a natural arch in the rock.
During a vacation in Sorrento you can also admire several historical houses, Churches and museums.
Beyond Sorrento, via a path between citrus and olive groves that seem to be hanging over the sea, just a few kilometres away one can reach Massa Lubrense, the most appreciated town of the Sorrentina peninsula for its beauty and the right balance between tranquillity and worldliness. Massa Lubrense has charming beaches and it is also well connected with the beach of Nerano offering fully equipped pebble beaches.
The Sorrentine peninsula includes the Bay of Ieranto, natural wonder located right in front of the faraglioni of Capri and Punta Campanella, protected marine park which is accessed by land via a scenic walk.
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