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Today limoncello is the king of Campanian liqueurs. Its color is yellow like the sun, bringing with it all the joy of the Sorrento and Amalfi coasts. With a sharp and sweetish taste, it is a very ancient digestive, even if it was almost unknown outside the regional borders until the 1980s. Today it is famous worldwide, and every tourist visiting th...

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The Sorrento peninsula extends from Castellammare di Stabia to the promontory of Punta Campanella at the far extremity spectacularly overlooking the Gulf of Naples: between sea, nature walks, archaeological sites and astonishing locations, here are 6 masterpieces that reveal all its beauty. Sorrento: the city of Torquato Tasso Sorrento enjoys a sce...

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When you’re visiting Southern Italy, the Campania region and Amalfi coast are likely to be on your radar. Most visitors will start in Naples, do a day trip to Pompeii, then go for some relaxation in Sorrento. That’s a perfect itinerary. Only, if you’re going to be in Sorrento, it would be a huge shame to miss a day trip to Capri. Getting to Capri f...

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Sorrento is a charming small town, perched high above the Mediterranean with sea views that extend from across the Gulf to Naples all the way to Mt. Vesuvius. It will absolutely drop your jaw to the ground the first time you lay eyes on it. It’s located on the Sorrentine Peninsula facing the Bay of Naples, and it’s a great starting point to the gor...

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Let us start by saying that a few towns will make you fall in love with Sorrento, an enchanting place embraced by the sea, not too far from Naples. A city with an extraordinary landscape overlooking the sea in a truly unmissable natural setting lost between sky and sea. In addition, it possesses a millenary history since its origins date back to th...

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The lovely coastal town of Sorrento, Italy sits 55 meters above the sea on the south side of the Bay of Naples. This holiday destination is the perfect Italian town for those looking to enjoy old-world architecture, cobblestone streets, and fabulous coastal views while being surrounded by lemon trees. Sorrento’s proximity to famous places like Napl...

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If you drove along Italy’s Amalfi Coast from the city of Sorrento to the city of Salerno, it would take at least a couple of hours, one-way, with no traffic. During that drive, you’d pass the iconic Amalfi Coast towns of Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, and others. But which Amalfi Coast town should you choose as a base? Take our advice below to choose t...

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Everyone knows Italy has mastered the art of "il dolce far niente" — and for travelers craving a taste of "the sweetness of doing nothing," there's no better place on earth than an Italian resort. Taking the time to enjoy small, idle moments feels much richer surrounded by Tuscan vineyards or the turquoise Tyrrhenian Sea. Add plenty of pasta and wi...

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“I’m in Sorrento. Don’t want to go home to a dead cat,” Ariane read out loud from her Twitter Feed, sitting up in her bed, silhouetted against the aquamarine sky and the unmistakable mound of Mount Vesuvius. “Top Gear is being filmed in Sorrento,” she continued, having established from a single Tweet that the crew were in the same town to produce t...

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Sorrento has welcomed droves of tourists every year since way back when the Romans started building holiday homes there and it’s easy to see why. A short, scenic ride from Naples Airport, this quintessentially Italian city nestled high on the clifftops of Campania is all about the dramatic views, food and vibes. There are so many fun things to do i...

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