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- Sorrento
Sorrento
The glitterati of ancient Rome chose Sorrento, with its
breathtaking views from the cliff tops over the Bay of Naples, as
the place to build their sumptuous summer villas, and today the
pretty town remains southern Italy's favourite holiday destination,
for both local and foreign visitors. The rugged coastline does not
offer beaches (except a few rocky strands privately owned by the
larger hotels) but Sorrento is perfectly placed for visiting the
most popular tourist attractions in the area, including Pompeii,
the summit of Mount Vesuvius, the picturesque towns of the Amalfi
Drive, and the delightful Isle of Capri with its blue grotto, just
a few miles offshore. The bustling city of Naples is also just an
hour's train ride away on the narrow-gauge Circumvesuviana line.
The town itself is crammed with hotels and apartments, all
tastefully blended into the traditional red-roofed architecture
stepped down the hillsides amid fragrant citrus groves. The streets
tend to be a choked nightmare of chaotic traffic, particularly
during the height of the season. The most quaint spot is the little
fishing harbour of Marina Grande, set in an inlet where you might
find a vacant rock to sunbathe on while soaking up the
atmosphere.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language of Italy is Italian. English is
understood in the larger cities but not in the more remote parts of
the country.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency, which is divided into
100 cents. Those arriving in Italy with foreign currency can obtain
Euros through any bank, ATM or bureaux de change. ATMs are
widespread. Travellers cheques can be exchanged with ease in the
large cities, not so in the smaller towns. Credit cards are
accepted in upmarket establishments and shops around the cities.
Banks are closed on weekends, but tend to have better rates than
casas de cambios.