Sorrento isn't the Amalfi Coast. It's close, though. People mix them up, thanks to the map. They use Sorrento to explore around. It faces Naples Bay, up north on the peninsula. The real Amalfi Coast? That's on the south side.
Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast are big deals in Italy's Campania. They're stunning, full of culture. But they're not the same spot. The Amalfi Coast, or Costiera Amalfitana, hugs the Sorrentine Peninsula's south side. It's a hit for its views and towns like Positano, Amalfi, Ravello. Starts at Positano, ends at Vietri sul Mare. Sorrento sits north, facing the Bay of Naples. Not really Amalfi, but close. People use it to dive into Amalfi towns.
Sorrento sits at a crossroads. It's your ticket to the Amalfi Coast, Capri, Pompeii, Naples. Perched on the Sorrentine Peninsula's north, Naples isn't far. Trains don't touch the Amalfi Coast. Sorrento bridges this gap. Visitors start here. They grab buses, ferries, or private tours. Sorrento's transport web spreads wide. It's the hub, the access point, the beginning.
Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast throw different punches. Sorrento hits with a mix from Greeks, Romans, Byzantines. You've got the Basilica Sant’Antonino, Piazza Tasso, beaches, craft shops, Limoncello. Amalfi swings with its own style. The Duomo di Amalfi, Chiostro del Paradiso stand out. All against wild coastal views.