Destinations · Campania
Piano di Sorrento the town of seafarers
The most populous town on the Sorrento Peninsula, with a long tradition of shipowners and an archaeological museum in a villa by the sea.
A town of shipowners
For centuries Piano di Sorrento was a town of sailors and shipbuilders: in the nineteenth century, sailing ships left its yards for the whole Mediterranean and beyond the ocean. Many Neapolitan shipowning families have their roots here.
The Basilica of San Michele Arcangelo is the religious heart of the town.
Archaeology with a view
In Villa Fondi, overlooking the gulf, the Georges Vallet Archaeological Museum displays finds from the Sorrento Peninsula, from prehistory to Roman times. Its garden is one of the finest viewpoints in the area.
Down below, Marina di Cassano is the fishermen’s little harbour.
Not to be missed in Piano di Sorrento
Villa Fondi and the museum
Ancient finds and a garden on the gulf.
Marina di Cassano
The little harbour and the beach.
Basilica of San Michele Arcangelo
In the town centre.
The main street
Shops and cafés, away from the Sorrento crowds.
The viewpoints on the gulf
With Vesuvius opposite.
The hills
Citrus and olive groves towards the Colli di San Pietro.
Before you go
Along the Sorrento coast road.
Or as a holiday base.
Quieter than Sorrento in high season.
All just a few minutes away.
Piano is an excellent base that’s cheaper than Sorrento: I’ll take you to your hotel and pick you up there for your excursions.
Approximate times, without traffic.
Transfers to Piano di Sorrento from the airport or the port.
Tolls and parking are always included. Carlo checks availability and replies within 24 hours.
