Sorrento

Panoramic view of Sorrento

Panoramic view of Sorrento and the Gulf of Naples

Street view in Sorrento

Sorrento is a town overlooking the Bay of Naples in Southern Italy. A popular tourist destination, it can be reached easily from Naples and Pompeii as it is at the south-eastern end of the Circumvesuviana rail line. The Sorrentine Peninsula has views of Naples, Vesuvius and the Isle of Capri. The Amalfi Drive, connecting Sorrento and Amalfi, is a narrow road that threads along the high cliffs above the Tyrrhenian Sea. Ferries and hydrofoils connect the town to Naples, Amalfi, Positano, Capri and Ischia. Sorrento's sea cliffs and luxury hotels have attracted celebrities including Enrico Caruso and Luciano Pavarotti. Limoncello is a digestif made from lemon rinds, alcohol, water and sugar which is produced in Sorrento. Other agricultural production includes citrus fruit, wine, nuts and olives.

Campania Highlights

Italy Around The World

Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra with Ursula Andress and Anita Ekberg

The Italian-American Singers Who Walked So Frank and “Dino” Could Fly

Italian-American icons like Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin benefitted from the work of an early generation of Neapolitans-turned-New Yorkers whose sound set the blueprint for bigger stars to come.

Culture

When Pablo Picasso Found Himself in Italy

In 1917, Picasso traveled to Italy for a job. He left with a fiancée and a new artistic lease on life. Ahead of two exhibitions in Lombardy, we explore the impact Italy had on the artist.

Culture

Venice is Hiring Gondoliers. What Other Iconic Italian Jobs Need New Blood?

433 gondoliers navigate Venice’s waterways, but many are nearing retirement age. As the city prepares to train a new generation, we highlight three other only-in-Italy professions in need of newbies.

Inspired Stays

Palazzo Avino: The Pink Palace Perched Above the Amalfi Coast

Set in a 12th-century palace on a promontory overlooking the sea, the family-run Palazzo Avino radiates warmth, beauty and joie de vivre thanks to its owners, a pair of stylish sisters.

Inspired Stays

Gate entrance at Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria, Sorrento

Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria: A 190-Year-Old Stunner Overlooking the Bay of Sorrento

A haven for generations of well-heeled travelers, this storied Sorrento grande dame is the antidote to corporate hotels; it’s got soul.

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Where is Sorrento

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Recipes From Campania

Recipes

The Neapolitan Seafood Stew That Would Have Been Extravagant Enough for Nero

This recipe originated in an ancient Roman cookbook and was named after Baiae, a then-fashionable resort town near the bay of Naples, where wealthy ancient Romans including Emperor Nero had homes.

Recipes

Neapolitan pastiera made with angel hair pasta / Photo courtesy of Francine Segan

Skip the Chocolate Eggs and Make This Easter Dessert From Naples Instead

The best known version of this iconic dessert, Neapolitan pastiera, is made with whole wheat berries. But there’s a much less labor-intensive twist that uses pasta instead.

Recipes

pizza di scarola in a Naples shop window

This Neapolitan Escarole Pie is Perfect for Christmas Eve

Filled with the flavors of the area — anchovies from Cetara, black olives of Gaeta, raisins, pine nuts and tender escarole — this first course is a classic favorite in Naples.

Recipes

Cavatelli al Sugo di Capra: Pasta With Goat Ragù

A specialty of Campania, this flavor-infused meat sauce is traditionally served with cavatelli, a pasta with a name deriving from “cavato” (carved out).

Recipes

Rum Babá Cake

Moist brioche cake soaked in sweet rum syrup, rum babá is a favorite Neapolitan dessert. It’s so beloved that there’s even a Neapolitan expression: Sì nu babbà.

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