At a glance
An unashamed resort town, Sorrento lines the cliffs that look over the water to Naples and Mt Vesuvius. According to Greek legend, it was here that the Sirens, those mythical provocateurs of pure voice and dodgy intent, lurked, trying to lure Homer's Ulysses and his men.
Fast Facts
- Area:
- 24 sq km / 10 sq miles
- Population:
- 17,429
- Time Zone:
- GMT/UTC +1 (Greenwich Mean Time)
- Currency:
- Euro