Sorrento - Gateway to the Amalfi Coast (westchester)
March 8th, 2010
Are you looking for a small Italian town
that is located on steep white cliffs with
a great view of the
to Capri, the
The town has a number of artistic and culture
sites including the Chiostro (Cloister) of St. Francis,
and the Duomo (cathedral) church.
The hotels are located in the town center or on
the Via del Campo, which is about 3 kilometers
west of the town center.
The Villa Maria is located in
Piazza Tasso and close to the beach.
The Villa has private bathrooms, air conditioning,
internet connection and views of the sea or of
the mountains.
The following photo shows a room at the
Villa Maria.
The Antiche Mura Hotel is located on the old city
walls of the historical center of
the Piazza Tasso.
The rooms are comfortable and stylish with private
bathroom, air conditioning, heating and internet
connection.
The following photo shows a room at the
Antiche Mura.
The cuisine of Sorrento has a number of seafood dishes
including spider crab soup, lobster, sauted shrimp and
the famous gnocchi alla sorrentina.
All dishes are finished off with a local extra virgin olive oil
and fine wines from the region.
The Marina Piccola is where the ferries and hydrofoil arrive
from
200 steps to reach the piazza.
The following photo is of Sorrento.
The following photo is of the Basilica of Saint Antonino.
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