Sorrento is a charming small town, perched high above the Mediterranean with sea views that extend from across the Gulf to Naples all the way to Mt. Vesuvius. It will absolutely drop your jaw to the ground the first time you lay eyes on it. It’s located on the Sorrentine Peninsula facing the Bay of Naples, and it’s a great starting point to the gorgeous Amalfi Coast.

If you’re planning a trip to Naples, you absolutely must add Sorrento to your travel plans. It’s just a 45-minute ferry ride to get there (you can also take the train, as well), but it’s an entirely different world than Naples. One you really have to see to believe.