People and Places
We would like to introduce local people who provide the diverse range of personal services and unique products for visitors to Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. These include artisans, cocktail bars, restaurants, vineyards, fashion, jewellery, musicians and more. People who are proud of their heritage and traditions. There are many wonderful places to discover in the Neapolitan Riviera that are not on the usual tourist trails and top ten lists. We’ve put together some of our favourites for those looking to experience something a little different.
Rooftop cocktail bar + live music
Enjoy live music at the Hotel Mediterraneo’s Vista Sky Bar with wonderful views of the Bay of Naples and Vesuvius. ...
158 Studio Jewellery
Nicoletta Passarelli brings a collection of contemporary jewellery from leading Italian designers
Marcello Aversa Studio d’Arte
Marcello Aversa’s gallery and workshop is located in one of Sorrento’s typical narrow lanes running off the Corsa Italia just ...
Things to do in Sorrento
For first time visitors to Sorrento and the Amalfi coast we have listed our top list of attractions and locations ...
Marisa Cuomo Wine – A Tale of Passion
Having seen the name Marisa Cuomo on a number of wine menus we organised a private tour to the winery ...
Naples Underground: The Art Metro
Few people know that beneath the busy streets of Naples lies an extraordinary subterranean art collection, open to any curious ...
D’Anton Design & Bistro
D‘Anton, the designer bistro, sits comfortably on the corner of Piazza S.Antonino in Sorrento, opposite the Tasso Theatre. From the ...
Sunset dinner in the Marina Grande
Let me invite you for a sunset dinner in the picturesque harbour of the Marina Grande. Make your way to ...
Art jewellery by Daniela Pollio
From Daniela Pollio’s studio flows a wealth of creative art jewellery and miniature sculptures
Ballerì – Shoes with a zest for life
Ballerì offers a range of ballet flats hand crafted in Naples with the finest materials. Creative designs by the owner, ...
Autori Capresi Exclusive Linen
Exquisite and unique hand crafted clothing using the purest and lightest linen
The Art of Wood Inlay in Sorrento
Visitors to Sorrento will not fail to see examples of the traditional art of wood inlay (intarsia) in all kinds ...
A boat trip to Maria Grazia’s
Here’s a nautical idea for your vacation. Take a boat for lunch at Maria Grazia’s restaurant on the beach of Marina ...
Pozzuoli – Its rise and fall
We asked one of our members, Paul Barber, to write an account of his visit to Sofia Loren’s home town, ...
Marameo beach resort
Sun glasses, swimming costume, lotion and some Euros are all you need for a day’s relaxation down where the Bay ...
Breakfast at Jannuzzi’s
No matter how many times I stay at the Jannuzzi the breakfasts are always pleasing to the eye as well ...
Procida from Sorrento
View from a panoramic terrace We asked one of our members, Paul Barber, to write an account of his journey to ...
Sorrento craft beers
With mystical names like Syrentum, Minerva and Parthenope it is hardly surprising that lovers of craft beer will not be ...