If you’re looking for a getaway full of high-energy pursuits or a laundry list of sightseeing, Sorrento probably isn’t for you. Yes, you can easily sunbathe on the beaches of Capri or Positano, take a day trip to Pompeii or hike along the Amalfi Coast, all by way of Sorrento.

But that’s not what the quaint Italian town of about 16,000 situated on the craggy cliffs of the Sorrento Peninsula does best. Sorrento is a chance to take a breath. It’s in Sorrento that you can enjoy a dramatic sunset view of the Gulf of Naples while sipping limoncello, dive into some of Italy’s best seafood and spend an afternoon leisurely shopping or walking the charming streets of its historic district or seaside village.