Things To Do
Piazza Tasso + Corso Italia
Corso Italia is the main street in Sorrento Italy. It runs right through Piazza Tasso, the heart of the historic centre of Sorrento. Piazza Tasso is the perfect place to stop for an espresso or cocktail. Grab an outdoor table at one of the many cafés which line the square. Piazza Tasso also hosts a statue of Saint Antoninus of Sorrento, as well as the beautiful Sanctuary of the Madonna del Carmine church known for its Baroque architecture. Via San Cesareo is a famous street in Sorrento that begins at Piazza Tasso and stretches for a few hundred meters (about 400 yards).
Capri
Capri Island is one of the most beautiful places in Italy, and getting there from Sorrento is super convenient. There are direct ferries going from Sorrento port to Capri Island multiple times a day! A dreamy day at Sea, take a boat tour to visit the Blue Grotto.
Vallone dei Mulini
One of the not-to-be-missed things to do in Sorrento center is to see the beautiful 40-thousand-year-old Vallone dei Mulini, or the Valley of the Mills. See the ruins of ancient water-powered mills located in a deep, verdant gorge.
Cathedral in Sorrento & Basilica Sant'Antonino
The beautiful Baroque cathedral in Sorrento (officially the Cathedral of Saints Philip and James). Entrance to the cathedral is free. The cathedral dates back to the 11th century, when the original building was completed. Unless there’s a celebration, you should be able to walk freely inside and admire its majestic interior, adorned with frescoes, altars, and filled with historic artifacts. The ceiling above the central nave, covered in painted canvases, is definitely the most impressive part of the interior. For those of you who love exploring thousand-year-old churches, you can visit the 11th-century Basilica Sant’Antonino. You can wander downstairs under the altar to find the basilica’s crypt. The crypt is supported by marble columns and houses the remains of Saint Antonino, the patron saint of Sorrento
I Giardini di Cataldo
One of the most interesting and charming things to do in Sorrento might actually be visiting a lemon garden café or touring one of Sorrento’s many lemon gardens. One of the most famous ones (and the closest to the center of Sorrento) is I Giardini di Cataldo. They have a shop offering all kinds of lemon products, a café with tables inside their lemon garden, as well as guided tours through the garden.
Bagni Regina Giovanna
Just 3 kilometers (around 2 miles) from Sorrento’s historic center, you’ll find a truly unique swimming spot steeped in history: Bagni Regina Giovanna, or the Baths of Queen Giovanna. This spot is actually a secluded natural swimming pool with pristine water, enclosed by coastal rocks that protect it from the wind and waves of the open sea.