People and Places

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

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

158 Studio Jewellery

Nicoletta Passarelli brings a collection of contemporary jewellery from leading Italian designers

Marcello Aversa Studio d'Arte

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

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

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

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 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

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

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 – 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

Autori Capresi Exclusive Linen

Exquisite and unique hand crafted clothing using the purest and lightest linen

The Art of Wood Inlay in Sorrento

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sorrento craft beers

With mystical names like Syrentum, Minerva and Parthenope it is hardly surprising that lovers of craft beer will not be ...


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