Sunday, March 29, 2009
Info Sorrento
Sorrento – A Perfect Tourist Spot Steeped in History and Natural Beauty
Sorrento is a beautiful and bustling resort town in Southern Italy. With a history going back 2000 years, Sorrento has attracted visitors from all over the world with its breathtaking sunsets, lemon gardens and its proximity to Vesuvius, Positano, Ravello, Amalfi and the Island of Capri.
If you want to enjoy authentic Italian family hospitality on your Sorrento vacation, stay in a family-run bed and breakfast facility. It’s the most “Italian” way to explore the city. You can spend your days at the beach, in the shops browsing Italian crafts, hike through the mountains or walk along the coastline and enjoy the delicacies of Italian cuisine.
The town of Sorrento is a veteran when it comes to dealing with tourism. Many tourists visit Sorrento in its own right, many more use the seaside town as a base for exploring the Naples area or the Amalfi Coast and Capri. Sorrento makes a good base, as it's well-connected by sea, road, bus and the Circumvesuviana metro train.
Time passes pleasantly in Sorrento; there are, of course, hundreds of tourist shops, but also relaxed cafes and restaurants where you can sit at pavement tables and watch the world go by. The tourist focal point is Piazza Tasso, where tables and chairs crowd the central square which is built over a gorge. As you look out to sea, the old, more attractive part of town is on your left, and the station on your right. The tourist information office is located just off Piazza San Antonino, in the old town. Take the Via dei Maio, the small road towards the sea, and the Tourist Office is on the right, through a gateway labelled 'Foreigners Club'. You can pick up free town maps, leaflets and timetables for local transport.
There aren't a great deal of actual 'sights' in the town, although there are plenty of panoramic views and pleasant spots. The fourteenth century Chiesa di San Francesco has a charming flowery cloister, and a small garden next to the church offers a spot of tranquillity with splendid views across the Bay of Naples. South of Corso Italia there is a medieval cathedral, and more of the town's history can be seen at Museo Correale, near the station.
Note that there aren't many actual beaches in Sorrento; sea access is generally via wooden or stone bathing platforms at the foot of the cliffs.
As well as independent travellers, the destination is also a popular one with tour operators and features in package holiday brochures. There are a very wide range of accommodation options in Sorrento, from luxury hotels above the sea to self-catering apartments ideal for families.
The town is used to the constant incursions of tourists and you hear the English language everywhere. The locals know their market; bars offer chips and hot dogs, and waiters coax tourists into cafes with promises of 'a nice cup of tea'. For the novice traveller, or the linguistically-cautious, Sorrento is reassuringly familiar and easy to deal with, while still oozing Italian charm.
You can stay in bed and breakfast in Sorrento. For the ultimate in genuine Italian hospitality, come to the Bed and Breakfast at Casa Mazzola in Sorrento. With its newly built rooms with magnificent panoramic sea views of the Bay of Naples, Casa Mazzola will surely make your trip memorable and exciting. Book your rooms in advance by calling us now.
Sorrento is a beautiful and bustling resort town in Southern Italy. With a history going back 2000 years, Sorrento has attracted visitors from all over the world with its breathtaking sunsets, lemon gardens and its proximity to Vesuvius, Positano, Ravello, Amalfi and the Island of Capri.
If you want to enjoy authentic Italian family hospitality on your Sorrento vacation, stay in a family-run bed and breakfast facility. It’s the most “Italian” way to explore the city. You can spend your days at the beach, in the shops browsing Italian crafts, hike through the mountains or walk along the coastline and enjoy the delicacies of Italian cuisine.
The town of Sorrento is a veteran when it comes to dealing with tourism. Many tourists visit Sorrento in its own right, many more use the seaside town as a base for exploring the Naples area or the Amalfi Coast and Capri. Sorrento makes a good base, as it's well-connected by sea, road, bus and the Circumvesuviana metro train.
Time passes pleasantly in Sorrento; there are, of course, hundreds of tourist shops, but also relaxed cafes and restaurants where you can sit at pavement tables and watch the world go by. The tourist focal point is Piazza Tasso, where tables and chairs crowd the central square which is built over a gorge. As you look out to sea, the old, more attractive part of town is on your left, and the station on your right. The tourist information office is located just off Piazza San Antonino, in the old town. Take the Via dei Maio, the small road towards the sea, and the Tourist Office is on the right, through a gateway labelled 'Foreigners Club'. You can pick up free town maps, leaflets and timetables for local transport.
There aren't a great deal of actual 'sights' in the town, although there are plenty of panoramic views and pleasant spots. The fourteenth century Chiesa di San Francesco has a charming flowery cloister, and a small garden next to the church offers a spot of tranquillity with splendid views across the Bay of Naples. South of Corso Italia there is a medieval cathedral, and more of the town's history can be seen at Museo Correale, near the station.
Note that there aren't many actual beaches in Sorrento; sea access is generally via wooden or stone bathing platforms at the foot of the cliffs.
As well as independent travellers, the destination is also a popular one with tour operators and features in package holiday brochures. There are a very wide range of accommodation options in Sorrento, from luxury hotels above the sea to self-catering apartments ideal for families.
The town is used to the constant incursions of tourists and you hear the English language everywhere. The locals know their market; bars offer chips and hot dogs, and waiters coax tourists into cafes with promises of 'a nice cup of tea'. For the novice traveller, or the linguistically-cautious, Sorrento is reassuringly familiar and easy to deal with, while still oozing Italian charm.
You can stay in bed and breakfast in Sorrento. For the ultimate in genuine Italian hospitality, come to the Bed and Breakfast at Casa Mazzola in Sorrento. With its newly built rooms with magnificent panoramic sea views of the Bay of Naples, Casa Mazzola will surely make your trip memorable and exciting. Book your rooms in advance by calling us now.
Our Boat tour
CAPRI ISLAND TOUR: We offer a tour aboard our private boat (known as a Sorrento gozzo…a typical boat made only in Sorrento). We will take you from Sorrento to Capri. Thrill to gain passage to this exceptional island jutting out of the Mediterranean Sea. Recognized as a holiday spot for internationally celebrated stars, Capri will enrapture you with its sparkling shops on pretty winding streets. A ride on a chairlift to the top of Monte Solaro will take you 589 m above sea level. Imagine gazing all around the island at the impossibly blue sea, the horizon ornamented with views of the islands of Ischia and Procida, the bay of Naples including Mount Vesuvious, and a taste of the Amalfi coast. We would be pleased to cruise around the perimeter of the island viewing Anacapri, the Blue Grotto, the Arco Naturale, and through the Faraglioni. On your request we can also stop to Positano or near the Galli islands.
For more information about our price and special offer: info@casamazzola.it
For more information about our price and special offer: info@casamazzola.it
Ours Tours and Transfer
Feel relaxed and secure as your privite tour takes place in the comfort of one of our new mercedes vehicles. With 20 years of experience, our drivers are knowledgable and english speaking. All our prices include tax, parking, toll roads, waiting at the port, and insurance.
We offer a variety of tours: Amalfi coast tour (with Positano, Praiano, Amalfi, Ravello and Vietro Furore). Other choices include Pompeii or Herculaneum ruins, Vesuvius Mountain, Naples city, Sorrento historical centre, or the Island of Capri.
1)AMALFI COAST TOUR: We are offering a private tour starting from your Cruise ship or from your Hotel. You set the schedule as you choose from a full day or a half-day tour, as you request. Capture memories along the scenic coastal road that ties the jewels of the Amalfi coast together. Beginning with POSITANO, we will thread through the streets alive with shops and cafes. Gaze upon the unique mosaic of buildings layered down to the beaches. On the way to Amalfi we can stop for photos of the precarious cliffs that appear to be tumbling into the sea. AMALFI is one of the four Italian port cities that takes it’s turn hosting the the annual “Regatta of the Ancient Maritime Republics” every 4 years. (Genoa, Pisa and Venice are the other three locations). This is a memorable city with a beautiful coastal waterfront. The bustling pace is lively, cheerful, and rich with color. Afterword, a 5 mile drive up the mountain reveals stately RAVELLO, offering staggering vistas from every angle. The diverse, lush gardens offer a feast for the eyes and senses. Be inspired by the dizzying view from the Balcony of Infinity…a panorama that will swell in your heart forever. Long known for producing the area’s best wines, it would be a shame not to stop for a taste…or two...
On your request we can also stop to Pompeii or Vesuvious mountain or Herculaneum ruins.
For more information about our price and special offer: info@casamazzola.it
2) POMPEII TOUR: We are offering a private tour from your Hotel or cruise ship driving to the historical ruins of Pompeii. The volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius took place seventeen years after a deadly earthquake displaced thousands of its people. Otherwise, there may have been many more than the 2,000 victims suffocated by the inescapable volcanic gas and ash. Walk among the souls of those who animated this once lively metropolis, and discover their high level of sophistication and ingenuity. Be informed of the lifestlyes and history, as well as the many physical changes that have taken place in the area since then.
On your request we can also stop to Sorrento or Vesuvious mountain or Herculaneum ruins.
For more information about our price and special offer: info@casamazzola.it
3) SORRENTO COAST: We are offering a private tour from your Hotel or cruise ship driving to the energetic city of Sorrento. A perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee at great length, while absorbing the atmosphere. People-watching in this diverse location will never disappoint. The delicate craft of wood-inlay is skillfully represented here. You may watch a trained artist create beautiful treasures as souveniers. Of course, a visit to the local Limoncello factory will yield smiles on the faces of all, as there are not only samples of limoncello, but also fabulous chocolates, biscuits, and candied lemon treats. We will be happy to show how to make your own and share with you the secret recipie....A woven tapestry of diverse shops and restaurants, Sorrento will be a pleasurebale place to visit.
On your request we can also add to this tour to Pompeii or Vesuvious mountain or Herculaneum ruins, Amalfi coast, or Marina del cantone, and/or a photo opportunity from near Sorrento where you feel that you could touch the beautiful Island of Capri.
For more information about our price and special offer: info@casamazzola.it
We offer a variety of tours: Amalfi coast tour (with Positano, Praiano, Amalfi, Ravello and Vietro Furore). Other choices include Pompeii or Herculaneum ruins, Vesuvius Mountain, Naples city, Sorrento historical centre, or the Island of Capri.
1)AMALFI COAST TOUR: We are offering a private tour starting from your Cruise ship or from your Hotel. You set the schedule as you choose from a full day or a half-day tour, as you request. Capture memories along the scenic coastal road that ties the jewels of the Amalfi coast together. Beginning with POSITANO, we will thread through the streets alive with shops and cafes. Gaze upon the unique mosaic of buildings layered down to the beaches. On the way to Amalfi we can stop for photos of the precarious cliffs that appear to be tumbling into the sea. AMALFI is one of the four Italian port cities that takes it’s turn hosting the the annual “Regatta of the Ancient Maritime Republics” every 4 years. (Genoa, Pisa and Venice are the other three locations). This is a memorable city with a beautiful coastal waterfront. The bustling pace is lively, cheerful, and rich with color. Afterword, a 5 mile drive up the mountain reveals stately RAVELLO, offering staggering vistas from every angle. The diverse, lush gardens offer a feast for the eyes and senses. Be inspired by the dizzying view from the Balcony of Infinity…a panorama that will swell in your heart forever. Long known for producing the area’s best wines, it would be a shame not to stop for a taste…or two...
On your request we can also stop to Pompeii or Vesuvious mountain or Herculaneum ruins.
For more information about our price and special offer: info@casamazzola.it
2) POMPEII TOUR: We are offering a private tour from your Hotel or cruise ship driving to the historical ruins of Pompeii. The volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius took place seventeen years after a deadly earthquake displaced thousands of its people. Otherwise, there may have been many more than the 2,000 victims suffocated by the inescapable volcanic gas and ash. Walk among the souls of those who animated this once lively metropolis, and discover their high level of sophistication and ingenuity. Be informed of the lifestlyes and history, as well as the many physical changes that have taken place in the area since then.
On your request we can also stop to Sorrento or Vesuvious mountain or Herculaneum ruins.
For more information about our price and special offer: info@casamazzola.it
3) SORRENTO COAST: We are offering a private tour from your Hotel or cruise ship driving to the energetic city of Sorrento. A perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee at great length, while absorbing the atmosphere. People-watching in this diverse location will never disappoint. The delicate craft of wood-inlay is skillfully represented here. You may watch a trained artist create beautiful treasures as souveniers. Of course, a visit to the local Limoncello factory will yield smiles on the faces of all, as there are not only samples of limoncello, but also fabulous chocolates, biscuits, and candied lemon treats. We will be happy to show how to make your own and share with you the secret recipie....A woven tapestry of diverse shops and restaurants, Sorrento will be a pleasurebale place to visit.
On your request we can also add to this tour to Pompeii or Vesuvious mountain or Herculaneum ruins, Amalfi coast, or Marina del cantone, and/or a photo opportunity from near Sorrento where you feel that you could touch the beautiful Island of Capri.
For more information about our price and special offer: info@casamazzola.it
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