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Sorrento Villa and Apartment rentals: A lovely town overlooking the Bay of Naples, Sorrento is one of the most popular resorts on Italy's southern coast. If you're planning a trip to Sorrento, the apartments for rent through www.selfcateringhols.com may be just what you're looking for. Our Sorrento apartments are conveniently located near the beach and all the city's main sights, so whether you're looking for an intimate apartment for two or an apartment for the whole family, you're sure to find something to suit here. All our Sorrento apartments are available for flexible, short-term rental.

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Dubbed "La Gentile" because of its mild, gentle climate, Sorrento is one of Italy's best-loved resort areas. Perched atop a 50-metre sea cliff, surrounded by hills dotted with citrus trees, and bordered by a long, golden beach, Sorrento has been a summer spot since the Roman days. An apartment in Sorrento is ideal for those looking for beautiful beaches, a laid-back resort feel, and easy access to Naples, Capri, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast.

In Sorrento, the beach and sea views may be the main attraction, but don't neglect the town itself. The cathedral, in the main piazza, is worth a visit, as is the town's 13th-century Franciscan church, noted for its cloister. If you're in the mood for shopping take a stroll along the Via S. Cesario, where you'll find some of Sorrento's best shops.

Sorrento was founded by the Greeks, and according to Homer's Ulysses, this was the home of the tempting Sirens, who sang from Sorrento's cliffs and lured sailors to their deaths on the rocks below.

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Sorrento's Mediterranean climate means that summers are long, sunny and hot, while winters are chilly and sometimes damp. Average monthly high and low temperatures are: Jan 12?C/3?C, Feb 13?C/4?C, Mar 15?C/6?C, Apr 18?C/8?C, May 22?C/12?C, Jun 26?C/16?C, Jul 29?C/18?C, Aug 29?C/18?C, Sep 26?C/15?C, Oct 22?C/11?C, Nov 17?C/7?C, Dec 13?C/5?C.

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The airport nearest to Sorrento is Naples' Capodichino, 50km away. British Airways has direct flights from London to Naples; travel time is about three hours. Alitalia also makes the flight, though you'll likely have a layover in Milan.

You can also reach Sorrento by train; the central Napoli Centrale Piazza Garibaldi station gets traffic from throughout Italy. There are regular trains from Naples. For a relaxing and scenic trip, try the 40-minute ferry from Naples.

In Sorrento, you can walk almost everywhere, though if you plan to explore the surrounding area you'll need to hire a car or sign up for group tours.

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Beach bumming and sun soaking are the prime activities in Sorrento, though you can also try sailing, windsurfing, scuba diving or other water sports. In town, strolling the pretty (although at times crowded) streets of Sorrento is a joy, and this is a great place for shopping. One of the main shopping streets is Via S. Cesario.

Year-round cultural activities like Sorrento's International Film Festival, the Teatro Insieme Festival and the Estate Musicale Sorrentina Festival are fun too.