Villa Massa, Sorrento: Sorrento is famous for a unique variety of lemon, which grows only in the town’s ancient volcanic soil. Almost everyone in Sorrento has a little piece of land growing lemons, whether it’s in their backyard or in a grove. The Massa family, of Sorrento, has one of the largest lemon groves in town. They have been exporting lemons around the world since the 1600s. Today, the family is famous for producing Limoncello, a strong liqueur made with sugar and lemons.

Piazza Tasso, Sorrento: Piazza Tasso is Sorrento’s main square and acts as the city’s hub. It’s got it all – the painted church, the clock tower, shopping and lots of cafés. The shopping in Sorrento is more concentrated than anywhere else along the coast. One shop after another sells products typical of the region, including coral jewelry, lace, inlaid woodwork, leather gloves, and anything made with the famous Sorrento lemon.

Church of Santa Maria Assunta, Positano: No matter where you are in Positano, you can’t miss the Church of Santa Maria Assunta. It is located right in the center of town, in the small Flavio Gioia square. With its decorative dome of green and yellow tiles, the church is a typical example of local architecture.
Where: Piazza Flavio Gioia, above the main beach. Positano, Italy
Phone: 089/875067
Hours: Daily, 8:30 a.m. – noon, then 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Hiking, Positano: Hiking is extremely popular along the Amalfi Coast. Public trails range from leisurely to very difficult, and offer gorgeous views of the sea and the Islands of the Sirens. The Path of the Gods is a particularly beautiful stroll.

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