SORRENTO is without doubt the most famous coastal town of all. We highly recommend walking through the narrow local streets where in addition to shopping for local crafts, you will also be able to try the ice cream and of course the world famous limoncello! Lunch in Marina Grande is a must!

Sorrento is approximately a 20 minute drive from Relais Blu.

CAPRI is the most famous island in the Gulf of Naples and is commonly known as the island of dreams. We suggest having an apéritif in the square, taking a walk along the shopping street of Via Camerelle and then maybe stop for lunch in one of the restaurants close to the pier. For keen walkers, we highly recommend that you take the cable car and climb up to Mount Solaro, which offers the most beautiful and panoramic view of Capri.

Capri is accessible by public ferry service, leaving from the port of Sorrento (about a 20 minute drive from Relais Blu). The journey is about 30 minutes and the connections are frequent from morning until late afternoon. Various private boat tours are also available.

ISCHIA is the largest island in the Bay of Naples and is famous for being a popular spa resort for the Romans. This beautiful island has always been adored for its natural beauty and lush surroundings.

Ischia is accessible by public ferry. This speedy service runs twice a day, with one departure from Sorrento in the morning and one from Ischia in the afternoon. Total sailing time to Ischia is around 1 hour.

POSITANO is the pearl of the Amalfi Coast. The typical white house’s dotting the hillside and sloping into the sea, its quirky narrow streets, the boutiques of the famous Positano fashion and its beautiful beaches, make this town a tourist destination not to be missed. An evening in Positano will prove to be a very fun and romantic experience. Have a drink on the beach and then dine in one of the typical restaurants on the sea. For those of you wishing to make the most of your evening in Positano, there are also several clubs to visit.

Positano is about a 45 minute drive from Relais Blu and is easily accessible by car, bus, or ferry from Sorrento. For those who wish to have fun, it is great on a scooter too!

AMALFI is an ancient Maritime Republic and offers magnificent examples of medieval architecture, including the famous St. Andrew's Cathedral, with the Cloister of Paradise. Definitely worth visiting is the Paper Museum in the Valley of the Ferriere, where you can discover the history of the famous Charter Wadding of Amalfi.

Amalfi is about 1 hour and 20 minutes from Relais Blu and is accessible by car, bus, or ferry from Sorrento.

RAVELLO is a place with undeniable charm. The "Belvedere Infinity" in Villa Cimbrone, the gardens of Villa Rufolo, the Ravello Festival, are some of the many excellent reasons to visit this magnificent town.

Ravello is about 1 hour and 30 minutes from Relais Blu and is accessible by car, bus, or ferry from Sorrento.

NAPLES is spectacular from its churches, the palace, and the remarkable underground that runs beneath the city. The Cathedral, The Angevin, The San Severo Chapel with the extraordinary Veiled Christ, San Gregorio Armeno, Piazza Del Jesus, are just some of the famous landmarks that make it one of the most unique cities in the world. A must stop in one of the restaurants that still make the real Neapolitan pizza, followed by a good espresso in one of the bars in the centre, accompanied perhaps with a classic puff pastry or a rum baba.

Naples is accessible by private car (about 1 hour and 20 minutes from Relais Blu), hydrofoil from the port of Sorrento (will take you directly next to the historic center - 40 minute trip), train (Circumvesuviana leaves every 30 minutes from Sorrento - 1 hour 10 minute trip).

POMPEII is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79AD, this Roman city was completely covered in ash and has been suspended in time ever since. A visit to the archaeological excavations of Pompeii is a truly unique experience. Witness the domes with their frescoes, the shops, the splendid mosaics and the casts of the victims of the eruption. Pompeii is a wonderful and mysterious site not to be missed.

Pompeii can be reached by car (45 minutes from Relais Blu), or by train (the local Circumvesuviana line leaves every half hour from Sorrento station and takes 30 mins to Pompeii). Private tours can also be organized - including a driver who will accompany you to Pompeii and if you wish, supply you with a private archaeological guide.

HERCULANEUM is the perfect addition to the archaeological sister site of Pompeii. Despite only being partly excavated, this ancient city offers perfect detail. You will witness perfectly preserved shops, businesses and houses, allowing you to understand the habits and customs of the men of the first century. One of the main interests is the Villa of the Papyri, which houses a library in the form of papyrus that is invaluable and provides key information to the culture of that time. A few steps from the excavations and definitely worth visiting is the MAV, a centre of culture and technology applied to cultural heritage and communication technology. Through extraordinary and faithful reconstructions, you can take a virtual plunge back in time to discover the towns of Herculaneum and Pompeii just before the eruption of Vesuvius.

Herculaneum can be reached by car (55 minutes from Relais Blu), or by train (the local Circumvesuviana line leaves every half hour from Sorrento station and takes 40 minutes to Herculaneum). Private tours can also be organized - including a driver who will accompany you to Herculaneum and if you wish, supply you with a private archaeological guide.

The Sorrento Peninsula is rich in gastronomic traditions, typical products like the Provolone del Monaco, lemons, walnuts of Sorrento, the mozzarella are just some of the famous delicacies produced in this region. There are an abundance of day trip packages available for booking that include food and wine tastings at local farms and wineries. You will be welcomed in like family, dine on homemade artisan bread, lemonade made from Amalfi lemons, and punchy extra virgin olive oil. Dig into regional formaggio that is perfectly paired with local wine, or partake in a pizza-making workshop crafted with local ingredients.

The PATH OF THE GODS is perhaps the most famous walk of the Amalfi coast. Begin from Bomerano and hike up to Montepertuso, hamlet of Positano. You can also get there by car, heading up to Montepertuso and then walking along the stretch of the path to Praiano, from there you can take the bus back to Positano.

For keen walking and hiking lovers the VALLEY OF THE FERRIERE, near Amalfi is a must. It is a nature reserve, for its special microclimate and a home for some of the most unique plant species in the world. The walk is made even more impressive by the rivers, the waterfalls and the remains of the old paper mills that produced the valuable paper of Amalfi.

Starting from Sorrento to the west and continuing to the town of Vietri Sul Mare to the east, the Amalfi Coast is famous for its steep cliffs overlooking small bays of delightful Blue Flag beaches. From FORNILLO and SPIAGGIA GRANDE in Positano, to ATRANI and CASTIGLIONE near Amalfi, there are numerous beaches to lounge out and grab some great food and drinks.