Comparison · Amalfi Coast vs Sorrento · Italy
Amalfi Coast vs Sorrento
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Amalfi Coast for Positano and Lemons and limoncello; choose Sorrento for Limoncello, Bay of Naples views, lower day-to-day costs and nightlife. Sorrento is generally less expensive, and the two are about 19 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 19 km
- Less expensive
- Sorrento
- Best time for Amalfi Coast
- May–June and September–October
- Best time for Sorrento
- May–June and September
Side by side
| Amalfi Coast | Sorrento | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Italy |
| Known for | Positano, Lemons and limoncello and Path of the Gods | Limoncello, Bay of Naples views and Ferries to Capri |
| Best time to visit | May–June and September–October | May–June and September |
| Ideal stay | 5 days | 5 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $220–$400 | $180–$320 |
| Cost level | Expensive | Moderately priced |
| Warmest month | July, 30°C (86°F) | July, 30°C (86°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 13°C (55°F) | January, 13°C (55°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 8 | 14 |
| Day trips in our guide | 6 | 7 |
| Beaches | Spiaggia Grande, Positano | Marina Grande |
| Airports | NAP, QSR | NAP |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Amalfi Coast for…
Positano and Lemons and limoncello. The Amalfi Coast is a roughly 50 km stretch of the Sorrento peninsula's southern shore, where towns such as Positano, Amalfi and Ravello cling to cliffs above the Gulf of Salerno. Listed by UNESCO in 1997, it is linked by the winding SS163 coast road…
Choose Sorrento for…
Limoncello, Bay of Naples views, lower day-to-day costs and nightlife. Sorrento sits on tuff cliffs above the Bay of Naples, facing Vesuvius across the water, at the end of the Circumvesuviana railway from Naples. Its compact centre around Piazza Tasso and Corso Italia is flat and walkable, while lifts and stairways drop to…
Top sights compared
| # | Amalfi Coast | Sorrento |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Positano and Spiaggia Grande | Piazza Tasso |
| 2 | Amalfi Cathedral and Cloister of Paradise | Vallone dei Mulini |
| 3 | Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei) | Villa Comunale |
| 4 | Villa Rufolo | Cloister of San Francesco |
| 5 | Villa Cimbrone and the Terrace of Infinity | Sorrento Cathedral |
Food compared
| Amalfi Coast | Sorrento |
|---|---|
| Limoncello | Gnocchi alla sorrentina |
| Delizia al limone | Limoncello |
| Scialatielli ai frutti di mare | Delizia al limone |
| Colatura di alici | Spaghetti alla Nerano |
Which is cheaper?
Sorrento is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $180–$320 per person there, against $220–$400 in Amalfi Coast (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Sorrento on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Amalfi Coast and Sorrento are about 19 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 5 days in Amalfi Coast and 5 in Sorrento.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Amalfi Coast or Sorrento cheaper?
Sorrento is usually less expensive: about $180–$320 a day mid-range against $220–$400 (estimates).
+Is Amalfi Coast or Sorrento better for a first trip?
Pick Amalfi Coast for Positano and Lemons and limoncello, or Sorrento for Limoncello, Bay of Naples views, lower day-to-day costs and nightlife.
+How far is Amalfi Coast from Sorrento?
About 19 km in a straight line.