The Sorrentine Peninsula is an area with a strong tourist vocation which extends from Vico Equense to Massa Lubrense. The peninsula is named after its main town, Sorrento. It lies on a tufa terrace about 50 metres above sea level. Thanks to its geographical position, Sorrento enjoys a mild climate all year round.
Sorrento offers its guests health care, emergency ward open 24 hours a day, banks, postal service, internet points and currency exchange service.
In emergency situations tourists can call the following free telephone numbers:
- 113 (Police)
- 112 (Carabinieri)
- 115 (Fire Brigade)
- 1530 (Sea emergency)
- 1515 (Forest Rangers)