Have you chosen your next summer destination?.. Discover Sorrento, Italy
Weather of Arabia - Whether you are looking for the massive movement to the mountains, diving into the history of archaeological sites, or just watching the stunning scenery and eating ice cream and cold appetizers, you should visit Sorrento , this Italian city is the ideal destination.
Thanks to its mild climate and its privileged location overlooking the Gulf of Naoli, Sorrento enjoys one of the longest tourist seasons in the Mediterranean. Visit Sorrento in the spring before the mercury rolls, for a chance to peruse a wide variety of Mediterranean plants and flowers such as wisteria, mimosa, jasmine and the vibrant love flower.
To get to Sorrento, you can fly to Capodichino Airport in Naples and transfer via the large cruise ships that dock in Naples and head to Sorrento, or via the Circumvesuviana railway line, and in the summer you can catch a direct water trip from the main Beverlo dock in Naples.
During your visit, head to Piazza Tasso and explore the network of streets that branch out from it and the famous cathedral. Visit the museum to see an impressive collection of furniture, paintings, prints, photos, decorative arts and handicrafts. Also visit Piazza della Vittoria and the fishing village known as Marina Grande and the three city gates.
Sorrento is also a great base for exploring this charming part of Italy, as it is within walking distance of the historic ruins of Pompeii and ancient Roman Herculaneum, and is also a starting point for hiking through the many trails in the Lattare Mountains. It is also connected to the islands of Passitano, the Amalfi Coast, and the island of Capri .
The Circumvesuviana train connects Sorrento with Pompeii in a 30-minute journey. It is a local train with no air conditioning, so the journey can be hot during the summer months, and because visiting Pompeii can be in half a day, the second half of your day can be used to visit Mt. Vesuvius.
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