Sorrento, Italy: land of lemons, lavish vistas, and loud motor scooters

Myself and three others spent three nights in the wonderful destination of Sorrento, Italy.  It's only about an hour drive, or bus ride, from Naples, or Napoli.  Sorrento is a great location because of its proximity to the Amalfi coast and other locations like Capri, Pompei and Ischia reachable by ferry or train.

For those new to Italy the sheer amount of activity and noise can take a bit of getting used to.  Loud motor scooters, needing to fend for yourself as a pedestrian, and trying to power through the jet lag can feel like a lot.  If you're able check into your lodging, take a short twenty minute nap, and then go get some food and explore!  Casa Dominova de Luxe was our spot right in town with a superb host as well.

Sorrento isn't huge and even if you get lost exploring you can find your way back or ask a local, "dov'è l'hotel ...".  One way we found a recommended gelato spot called Accademia was just by wandering around and following our noses.

The food here is quite good overall.  Blu Water was our first stop and the food and service did not disappoint.  The coffee bar to visit is Bar Vittoria.  It has excellent coffee in a nice location next to Piazza Sant'Antonino. Was nice to visit here and see locals coming in for their morning coffee and / or pastry too.

The public beach at Marina Grande is not bad if you want to cool off on a hot day.  It can get a bit crowded with all the tourists in Summer though.  There are paid beach spots too if you'd like a cozy lounger by the sea.

For connecting to other spots on the Amalfi coast like Positano I would recommend considering a ferry, tourist bus, or private car hire.  The local SITA buses can get you around but can get rather crowded and uncomfortable (picture standing and holding onto a pole on a winding coastal road).

A great, and not so touristy, place to visit is the island of Ischia.  Watch out for future posts about that wonderful island that's just a short ferry ride away from Sorrento or Naples.

Overall Sorrento is a great place to visit and a good home base for exploring places nearby too.

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