Why Sorrento?
Sorrento sits on a cliff overlooking the Bay of Naples, facing Vesuvius across the water. It's small but well-connected — the Circumvesuviana train reaches Naples in 65 minutes, fast ferries reach Capri in 25 minutes, and the Amalfi Coast (Positano, Amalfi, Ravello) is 30–60 minutes by SITA bus. The town has a small but reliable coworking scene that has grown post-2020. The catch: it's tourist-heavy from April to October, and prices reflect that.
Neighbourhoods to know
- Centro Storico (Tasso). The old town around Piazza Tasso — cafés, restaurants, the main shopping streets. Walkable; touristy.
- Marina Grande. The fishing village below the cliffs — quieter, more authentic, with the best seafood restaurants.
- Sant'Agnello. East of the centre — residential, calmer, slightly cheaper.
- Meta. Adjacent town to the east — much cheaper, with its own train station, walkable to Sorrento.
Coworking
- Lemon Workspace. Sorrento's first true coworking — small, English-friendly, with summer rooftop sessions.
- CoWo Sorrento. Newer space near the train station.
- Surf Office. Has run pop-ups in Sorrento; check current Italian schedule.
Things to do
- Take the early ferry to Capri (25 min) and beat the day-tripper crowd to the Blue Grotto and Anacapri.
- Walk the Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei) — 8 km from Bomerano to Nocelle along the Amalfi Coast.
- Eat a Sorrento gnocchi — alla sorrentina with tomato, mozzarella, and basil — at a trattoria like Da Emilia in Marina Grande.
- Day-trip to Pompeii (45 min by Circumvesuviana) — start at 8:30am to beat the worst heat and the cruise-ship tour groups.
Practical tip
Sorrento tourism is intense from late April to October. November–March is much quieter, with mild weather and many restaurants closed. If you want quiet and a true local feel, off-season is best.
Cost figures are estimates as of 2026 and vary by neighbourhood and season. Always cross-check current rents on Idealista and Immobiliare.it.