Sorrento

Sorrento is perched upon the rocky Sorrentine Peninsula. Jutting into the ocean from Italy’s south-western coast, the peninsula’s mountainous terrain and calming sea views make for some of the most beautiful hikes you’ll experience. Ieranto Bay Just outside the charming fishing village that is Nerano, you’ll find Ieranto Bay, also known as “Sirens’ Bay”. This is the spot where, in Homer’s Oddyssey, Odysseus had himself strapped to the mast so that he might hear the legendarily beautiful songs of the sirens, who stood atop the rocks, luring sailors to their death with ethereal melodies. A footpath takes you from Nerano

The Sorrento Peninsula lies on the south west coast of Italy between the Gulf of Naples to the north and the Gulf of Salerno to the south. Its best known town is the popular seaside resort of Sorrento which is on the peninsula’s northern side and is the region’s premier tourist destination. Sorrento is a stunningly picturesque spot where steep cliffs provide glorious views across the Bay of Naples. A few luxurious hotels in Sorrento have long been popular with Italian celebrities including Luciano Pavarotti who was a regular visitor here. With a growing number of overseas weddings taking place