Sorrento & Massa Lubrense

Dreaming of the perfect retreat to Italy? Our luxury villas in Sorrento & Massa Lubrense offer scenic views of the infamous Amalfi Coast. Holidays in Sorrento are perfect for exploring the coastline with a busy harbour and plenty of boats to neighbouring islands (including Capri) and the wonderful city of Pompeii, which are very easily accessible.  The backstreets of the town come alive in the evening with plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from.

We offer a range of breathtaking villas & apartments in Sorrento & Massa Lubrense to fulfill your holiday experience including the options of: villas with private pools, villas for couples, villas for groups, family-friendly villas & beachfront villas. Find your ideal villa below.

Sorrento is a charming Italian town that is laid back but at the same time a favourite for those looking for a livelier resort. The town itself has excellent views over the bay of Naples and although there is no beach, there are plenty of bathing platforms for sunbathing and accessing the sea.

There are plenty of gorgeous Sorrento apartments to rent, most of which offer fabulous views.  Sorrento villa rentals are also wonderful in this part of the Amalfi Coast.  Holidays in Sorrento are perfect for exploring the coastline with a busy harbour and plenty of boats to neighbouring islands (including Capri) and the wonderful city of Pompeii, which are very easily accessible.  The backstreets of the town come alive in the evening with plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from.  

If you are looking for Villas in Sorrento or apartments in Sorrento, you will be spoilt for choice and this is certainly a great base to explore the region.

Massa Lubrense and the tip of the peninsula

West of Sorrento, the peninsula narrows towards Punta Campanella, the headland facing Capri across a narrow strait. Massa Lubrense covers this end of the peninsula: a scattering of villages, terraced lemon and olive groves and small fishing harbours, noticeably quieter than Sorrento itself.

The waters around the headland are a protected marine reserve, good for snorkelling and boat trips. Marina del Cantone, on the southern side, has a pebble beach and seafood restaurants, and nearby Nerano gave its name to spaghetti alla Nerano, made with fried courgettes and cheese. The Bay of Ieranto, reached on foot, is one of the most unspoilt coves on the coast. Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi, on the ridge, looks over both the Bay of Naples and the Bay of Salerno.

Closer to Sorrento, the Bagni della Regina Giovanna are the ruins of a Roman villa around a natural rock pool, popular for swimming.

Food and day trips

Sorrento lemons are used for limoncello and in local cakes and pastries, and the area is known for provolone del Monaco cheese, walnuts and gnocchi alla sorrentina, baked with tomato and mozzarella.

The Circumvesuviana railway links Sorrento with Herculaneum, smaller and often better preserved than Pompeii, and with Naples. Buses run over the hills to Positano and Amalfi, and walkers can follow the Path of the Gods above the coast. Naples airport is the closest.

When to go and who it suits

April to June and September to October bring warm weather and easier travel, while July and August are hot and busy. Sorrento suits families and anyone who wants restaurants and transport on the doorstep. Massa Lubrense is better for couples and groups who want a quieter villa with views, and are happy to drive.

Browse the villas listed below to find your base, or read more about holidays on the Amalfi Coast.