Christmas in Italy: what to see in Sorrento during Christmas Holidays

Set on a ledge under the mountains and on the sea, in the scents of lemons and oranges, Sorrento is a tourist destination in a strategic position, both for a visit during the summer and as a visit during the winter, to enjoy the magical atmosphere during Christmas in Italy as part of a winter tour in Naples and the Amalfi coast.

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What to see in Sorrento during Christmas Holidays

Sorrento is a town famous for being the birthplace of Torquato Tasso, who described it to his sister Cornelia in a letter written on November 14, 1587: "I could come back, I will not say to have fun, but to breathe this sky, under which I am born: rejoice with sea views and gardens; console me with your kindness; drink this wine or this water, which could reduce my illness ...".

Many writers and philosophers have been in Sorrento, including George Gordon Byron (1818), Percy B. Shelly (1819), Walter Scott (1831), Charles Dickens (1845), Federico Nietzsche (1876), Lev Tolstoi (1898), up to the present day with artists such as Lucio Dalla (who composed the song Caruso here) and Sofia Loren who also became an honorary citizen.

During the Christmas holidays, the atmosphere here is magical. Despite it being winter it is not particularly cold; however, it can happen that on some days there are short rains, so we recommend to bring a small folding rain umbrella with you. For this reason, the municipality creates events to live the Christmas holidays on the street almost every night, but if instead you stay in Sorrento for just a few hours, here are some things that you absolutely cannot miss.

What to see in Sorrento during Christmas Holidays: Piazza Tasso

Piazza Tasso is the heart of the historic center, which takes its name from the birthplace of the poet Tasso, who looks directly onto the square.

During the Christmas period, behind the statue of St. Anthony, patron saint of the city, a spectacular Christmas tree is mounted with light effects and sounds that change every hour, while the square is covered with decorative lights that are exposed for the festivities, here called "Luminarie", which in the evening give a truly unique atmosphere and which continue on the adjacent streets and squares.

If you are in Sorrento on the evening of San Silvestro, you should not miss the tradition of the so-called "fire pacifier", a donkey-shaped silhouette loaded with flares, whose ignition starts the fireworks games to greet the arrival of the new year.

What to see in Sorrento during Christmas Holidays: the cribs

Typical of the Christmas tradition in Naples and its surroundings, in Sorrento there are some very beautiful ones that can be visited simply by leaving an offer at the end of the visit. Among these, the baroque church of Carmine (which overlooks Piazza Tasso), the permanent crib (visible all year round) of the Basilica of Sant'Antonino, and the crib of the church of San Francesco D'Assisi.

What to see in Sorrento during Christmas Holidays: Via San Cesareo

Once an escape route to defend itself from enemy attacks, Via San Cesareo is a street with magnificent portals from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, cleverly incorporated into the most modern buildings and dedicated to shopping. Here you can buy characteristic souvenirs, such as hand-painted shepherds, wooden objects inlaid with the technique of "Sorrento inlay", prints and watercolors with the most beautiful views of Sorrento, handmade candles, embroidered dresses for babies and much more.

Here you can also taste the limoncello created with the Sorrento Oval lemon also known as "Limone di Massa" and with IGP brand, one of the three varieties of lemons of the Amalfi coast.

What to see in Sorrento during Christmas Holidays: Villa Comunale

If you visit Sorrento in the morning or in the early afternoon, you can take breathless pictures in a magnificent spot: the municipal villa, which will offers a magnificent view of the beach of Marina Piccola and the Gulf of Naples.

That's why you can't miss such a wonder. Contact us: we will be happy to organize your Christmas Tour in Sorrento.