Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast

Surrounded by steep rugged mountain cliffs more than 700 metres high that drop dramatically into the deep blue Mediterranean, the Amalfi coastline is an area of outstanding natural beauty, breathtaking views, colours and unique character. Sorrento is the ideal base from which to explore the area overlooking the Bay of Naples, with the mighty Vesuvius volcano as its backdrop. Daily life is based around the main square, Piazza Tasso. Fringed with cafes and restaurants, it's the perfect spot for a morning cappuccino or a plate of spaghetti come lunchtime. Not far from here you'll find a part of town called the 'Drains' - a maze of Medieval alleyways laced with tempting trattorias and artisan shops selling things like bottles of limoncello and inlaid wood.