Sorrento Holidays

Pretty postcode

Sorrento serves up superb views. The Neapolitan-Riviera postcode comes with Insta-ready scenery from the Gulf of Naples to Mount Vesuvius, and the town’s perfectly placed on a clifftop overlooking it all. It feels super glam, with the marinas and Old Town bringing the big film-set energy. Sun yourself on the Amalfi Coast, take a day trip to Pompeii and have your Audrey Hepburn moment over on Capri – la dolce vita’s never looked so sweet.

History for days

Sorrento’s big on age-old sites. Throw it back to the Roman era at the clifftop ruins of Villa Pollio Felice, then skip to the Middle Ages and soak up the peaceful vibes at the 14th-century Cloister of San Francesco, with its ancient columns and pretty courtyards. Duomo di Sorrento is definitely worth a visit, too – built in the 15th century, this cathedral’s full of aesthetic frescoes and grand details that you’d expect to see in the Vatican. And if you climb to the top of the bell tower, you’ll be treated to one of the best views over Sorrento.

Main-character marinas

Golden sands aren’t necessarily Sorrento’s strong point, but its double helping of marinas more than makes up for it. Pink and yellow townhouses tower over Marina Grande, where the waterfront’s peppered with fishing boats, seafood restaurants and wooden bathing platforms. Make your way along the coast to Marina Piccola and you’ll find luxury yachts bobbing at the foot of the cliffs.

Best time to visit

Sorrento It’s basically summer for over half the year in Sorrento, with temperatures sitting firmly in the 20s between April and October. You’ll be seeing everything at its best, with the clifftop cafés and suntrap piazzas open in all their glory. Want to beat the peak crowds? It’ll already be about 28˚C by June, so you can get your trip in before July and August – the busiest and hottest months. It only drops back down to the high teens in November, which means an Italian getaway in autumn is on the cards, too.