Location
The colorful sea and temperate climate have always enchanted visitors to the lands surrounding the Gulf of Naples. Ancient civilizations have left lasting signs of their existence in the unequalled archeological and historical legacies.
A stay at the Casa Dominova Bed & Breakfast in Sorrento guarantees a vacation full of fun and culture.
A short walk immediately takes you the the administrative and religious heart of the city in Piazza Sant'Antonino Abate – patron saint of Sorrento – close to the Town Hall and beautiful twelfth century basilica.
Not far are the Church, and Convent of St. Francis whose cloisters host several interesting music event in the summer.
On a sheer cliff above the sea, behind the convent, is the splendid Villa Comunale.
Leaving the splendid sea, the ramparts defending the city and the ancient and uncontaminated seaside village of Marina Grande, at the western tip of the headland, come into view.
Further on, you quickly reach the protected coastline of Punta Campanella followed by those popularly called the “Bagni della Regina Giovanna”, one of the most important archeological sites on the Sorrento peninsula.
Numerous tourist and natural sites are found near the Casa Dominova B&B in Sorrento. One of the most famous, accessible by boat, is Capri. The island par excellence whose jagged rocks (the infamous faraglioni) and Belvedere promenades can't be missed by any tourist. Charming and equally important is the Amalfi Coast which, overlooking the gulf of, includes Amalfi and its century-old cathedral, the natural wonders of Positano and the culinary specialties of the coastal villages.
Turning towards the East, Naples
lays under the shadow of the Vesuvius. The region's capital city, full of life and tradition, conceals priceless artistic and architectural masterpieces; the stunning beauty of Church of San Francesco di Paola, the Palazzo Reale and Piazza del Plebiscito.
In the immediate vicinity, the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum at the foot of the Vesuvius are absolutely the most important archeological remains of the Roman era.
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How to get here
By plane:
from the Naples Capodichino airport, take the Curreri bus line which will take you to Sorrento in about one hour. Get off at Piazza Tasso and walk about 100 meters down Via Luigi de Maio which will take you to Via Vittorio Veneto.
Continue on another 100 meters and turn left on Via Padre Reginaldo Giuliani. The Casa Dominova B&B is at number 58. Alternatively, you can take a taxi, bus or shuttle to the Circumvesuviana train station. Trains depart every half hour from Naples to take you to Sorrento in about one hour.
By car:
whether you're coming from the South or North on the A1 highway, take the A3 fork towards the Penisola Sorrentina and exit at Castellammare Stabia. Follow SS Sorrentina 145 which will take you to Sorrento about 25 km away.
Once in Sorrento, continue on Corso Italia, turn left on Via San Renato and then take your first right on Via degli Aranci, continuing straight for 500 meters. Turn right on Via Fuorimura and drive straight to Piazza Torquato Tasso. Turn left on Corso Italia and turn right after 200 meters on Via Padre Reginaldo Giuliani. The Casa Dominova B&B is at number 58.
By train:
from the Naples central station, take the underpass that leads to the local Circumvesuviana line that will take you to the Sorrento terminal station in one hour.
By ferry:
if you are in downtown Naples you can easily reach Sorrento in just 40 minutes by taking the somewhat more expensive ferry that leaves the Beverello pier and docks at Marina Piccola in Sorrento. From here, it's just a short walk to the Casa Dominova B&B.
