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Niveau d’accessibilité à Sorrente
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Piazza Tasso

Piazza Tasso

Piazza Tasso

Piazza Tasso

Piazza Tasso

Piazza Tasso

Piazza Tasso

Piazza Tasso

Piazza Tasso

Piazza Tasso

Piazza Tasso

Piazza Tasso

Piazza Tasso

Piazza Tasso

Votre Sorrente Guide

Sorrento, Italy: Mediterranean Elegance Accessible to Everyone

Welcome to Sorrento, an elegant coastal destination in southern Italy that captivates visitors with its cliffs overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, its rich cultural heritage, and the warmth of its people. Facing the Gulf of Naples and known as the gateway to the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento is synonymous with Mediterranean beauty, tranquility, and great cuisine. In recent years, the city has made significant progress in accessibility, implementing improvements in its tourist infrastructure to ensure that all visitors, including those with reduced mobility, can fully enjoy its charm without barriers.

History of Sorrento

The history of Sorrento dates back to Antiquity, with Greek origins and major development during the Roman era, when it became a favored holiday destination for the empire’s elite. Its name is often linked to legends of sirens who tried to enchant Ulysses from the cliffs. For centuries, Sorrento was also a hub of commerce and culture, and later became a place of inspiration for 19th-century artists and writers. Today, the city preserves its historic character while looking to the future with a modern and accessible tourism offer.

Must-See Places to Visit

  • Piazza Tasso
    The town’s main square and a popular meeting point surrounded by cafés and shops. Fully level and adapted for people with reduced mobility.
  • Corso Italia
    The main shopping avenue, ideal for strolling and enjoying local cuisine. Features wide sidewalks and level access to most businesses.
  • Chiostro di San Francesco
    A medieval cloister with ramp access. A peaceful and accessible spot, perfect for visiting in a wheelchair.
  • Villa Comunale and Viewpoint
    Park with panoramic views of Mount Vesuvius and an accessible elevator connecting it to the port. Paved paths and barrier-free surroundings.
  • Marina Piccola Port
    Ferry departure point for Capri and Naples, with adapted access and a direct elevator connection from the town center.
  • Museo Correale di Terranova
    Museum housing art and antique furniture collections, accessible via elevator and interior ramps.
  • Marina Grande
    Traditional fishing village with accessible restaurants and flat seaside walkways.

From www.motion4rent.com, we offer a curated selection of key information, points of interest, tourist offices, and most importantly, practical details for visitors with reduced mobility, including accessible routes, mobility-friendly restaurants, electric scooter rentals, and leisure options designed to make your stay in Sorrento comfortable, safe, and memorable.

Enjoy your stay in Sorrento with complete freedom and confidence!

Office du tourisme

Sorrento Tourist Office – Sorrento Info

Well-rated tourist information center (4.6/5). It offers general guidance on what to see in Sorrento, how to get around the city, and where to find basic services.
It is located in an accessible area and has a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

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Azienda Autonoma di Soggiorno di Sorrento Sant'Agnello

Located inside Sorrento’s city hall, this office provides information about tourist attractions, accommodation, and transportation. The staff offers assistance in several languages and is available to help visitors with reduced mobility.

  • Address and contact:
    • Address: Piazza Sant'Antonino, 14, 80067 Sorrento, Italia
    • Phone: +39 081 807 4033

 

Sorrento Tourist Office – Acamporatravel

This travel agency offers tourist information, excursions, and booking services. The staff is trained to assist visitors with special needs, and the premises are wheelchair accessible.

  • Address and contact:
    • Address: Via Padre Reginaldo Giuliani, 46, 80067 Sorrento, Italia
    • Phone: +39 081 877 1784
    • Email: info@sorrentotouristoffice.com
    • Website: https://www.sorrentotouristoffice.com/

Transport

Transport and Accessibility in Sorrento

To ensure your arrival and stay in Sorrento are comfortable, accessible, and barrier-free, below is detailed information on the main access points to the city and the available adapted transport services.

Naples International Airport – Capodichino (NAP)

Naples International Airport, the main air gateway to the region, offers a range of services designed to assist passengers with reduced mobility:

  • Adapted access: Facilities are equipped with ramps, elevators, and marked pathways for people with reduced mobility.
  • Specialized assistance: A free assistance service (PRM) is available from arrival to boarding. It must be requested from the airline at least 48 hours in advance.
  • Accessible waiting rooms and restrooms: Dedicated areas and accessible restrooms are available throughout the terminal.
  • Reserved parking: Disabled parking spaces are located near the main entrances.
  • Assistance points: Call buttons for immediate help are available in key areas of the airport.
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Transport from the airport to Sorrento

Option 1: Curreri Viaggi Bus

  • Details:
    • Route: Naples Airport – Sorrento
    • Duration: 1 h 30 min
    • Price: €13 per trip
    • Accessibility: Ramp and space for wheelchairs
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Option 2: Circumvesuviana Train

  • Details:
    • Route: Napoli Garibaldi – Sorrento
    • Duration: 1 h 10 min
    • Price: €4.90
    • Accessibility: Limited (please check in advance)
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Option 3: Adapted Taxis

Company 1: Taxi Sorrento

Company 2: Taxi Sorrento Massa Lubrense

 

Public Transport in Sorrento

1. Urban Buses (EAV)

The company EAV operates several bus lines connecting Sorrento to nearby towns.

  • Lines and routes: Main lines include Line A (Sorrento center to Marina Piccola), Line B (city center), Line C (residential outskirts), Line D (Sorrento to Sant'Agnello and Piano di Sorrento), and Line E (circular service around central Sorrento).
  • Schedules: Buses operate from 07:00 to 22:00, with an approximate frequency of 20 minutes.
  • Fares: A single ticket costs €1.20, and an integrated ticket (valid for 60 minutes) costs €1.60.
  • Accessibility: Buses are equipped with ramps and designated wheelchair spaces.
  • Ticket sales: Tickets are available at tobacco shops ("tabaccherie"), kiosks, and the Circumvesuviana train station.
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1.1 Intercity Buses (SITA Sud)

SITA Sud operates routes connecting Sorrento with other towns on the Amalfi Coast.

  • Main routes: Routes include Sorrento – Positano – Amalfi and Sorrento – Massa Lubrense.
  • Schedules: Frequency varies by route and season; it is recommended to check the current schedule.
  • Fares: A single ticket starts from €1.20, and the “Unico Costiera” 24-hour pass costs €10.00.
  • Accessibility: Some buses are adapted for people with reduced mobility; please check availability in advance.
  • Ticket sales: Tickets are available at tobacco shops, kiosks, and the Sorrento train station.
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2. Trains

Circumvesuviana

The Circumvesuviana line connects Sorrento with Naples, passing through towns like Pompeii and Herculaneum.

  • Main route: Sorrento – Naples
  • Schedules: Trains run from 05:30 to 22:02, approximately every 30 minutes.
  • Fares: A single ticket from Sorrento to Naples costs €4.60.
  • Accessibility: Sorrento station has an elevator. Some intermediate stations are not fully accessible; it's recommended to verify before traveling.
  • Ticket sales: Tickets can be purchased at ticket offices, kiosks, or via the GoEav app.
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3. Adapted Taxis in Sorrento

Below are two taxi companies that offer vehicles adapted for people with reduced mobility:

Taxi Sorrento

  • Services: Wheelchair-accessible vehicles, local transfers, and transfers to Naples Airport, available 24/7.
  • Hours and contact:

Taxi Service Sorrento No. 29

Plages adaptées / accessibles

Sorrento, although a coastal city built on cliffs, offers access to several beaches adapted for people with reduced mobility. In this section, we present two of the most accessible options.

Accessible beaches include:

  • Peter’s Beach
  • Marameo Beach
  • Peter’s Beach

Peter’s Beach is a private beach located in Marina Piccola, just a few minutes from the center of Sorrento. It features dark volcanic sand and adapted infrastructure that facilitates access for people with reduced mobility. It is an urban beach with a good range of services and visitor assistance.

Accessibility and how to get there:

To reach Peter’s Beach from the center of Sorrento (Piazza Tasso), you can walk for about 10 minutes. The path involves a descent toward the port, but to avoid the slopes, you can use the public elevator located next to the Hotel Bellevue Syrene. This elevator connects the city center to sea level and is fully accessible for people with reduced mobility.

The beach is located just a few meters from the elevator exit.

Services at Peter’s Beach:

  • Ramps providing access to the beach
  • Assistance staff available
  • Adapted changing rooms and showers
  • Accessible toilets
  • Umbrellas and loungers available for PRM (people with reduced mobility)
  • Accessible restaurants and bars
  • Cleaning and maintenance service
  • Accessible public elevator

Marameo Beach

Marameo Beach is located right next to Peter’s Beach, also in the Marina Piccola area. It is another private beach with similar features and an excellent level of accessibility. Ideal for those looking for a well-maintained atmosphere and comprehensive services.

Accessibility and how to get there:

From Piazza Tasso in the center of Sorrento, you can reach Marameo Beach by walking or using the public elevator down to Marina Piccola, just as with Peter’s Beach. Once at sea level, the entrance to Marameo Beach is clearly marked just a few meters from the elevator exit.

Access is direct from the seafront via a smooth ramp.

Services at Marameo Beach:

  • Ramps providing access to the bathing platform
  • Adapted walkways
  • Accessible showers and toilets
  • Shaded rest areas adapted for PRM
  • Restaurant and bar service with wheelchair access
  • Rental of accessible loungers
  • Attentive and helpful staff on site

Quartiers / zones

The tour begins in the vibrant Piazza Tasso, the true heart of Sorrento, an ideal starting point for first-time visitors and especially designed with wheelchair users in mind, here the sidewalks are wide and the smooth pavement makes it easy to move around while historic buildings, open-air cafés, and the constant energy of tourists and locals blend together under the watchful eye of the statue of Torquato Tasso in the center of the square, from here we let ourselves be guided gently toward Corso Italia, the city’s main artery, full of shops, restaurants, and boutiques, with wide, level sidewalks and no steps that might hinder access, just a few meters ahead we find the majestic Sorrento Cathedral, whose side entrance features a gentle ramp and doors wide enough to allow for easy, step-free entry, inside, the space is open and clear, allowing visitors to stop peacefully in front of the baroque altar or explore the frescoes and carved wooden details without any difficulty

Back on Corso Italia, we turn onto the charming Via San Cesareo, a lively pedestrian street filled with citrus aromas, where small shops and souvenir stalls offer everything from bottles of limoncello to hand-painted ceramics, although the street is somewhat narrower here, it remains wheelchair accessible thanks to the absence of curbs and its level cobbled surface, it’s the kind of street worth slowing down for, to admire traditional architecture, chat with shop owners, and enjoy Italian hospitality at every corner

Just a few more meters ahead, we reach the Chiostro di San Francesco, one of the most peaceful spots in Sorrento, a space surrounded by medieval columns and a small central garden that invites relaxation, the entire area is fully accessible, with smooth ramps and level flooring that allows for a barrier-free visit, the calm here contrasts with the lively center and makes this a perfect stop to pause and soak in the quiet, especially if the sun starts to warm up the day

From the cloister, we follow the path that leads us to the Villa Comunale Park, a green area offering one of the best panoramic views of the city, the walkways are wide and paved, with no steep inclines, making it ideal for moving comfortably in a wheelchair, along the path there are adapted benches and many shaded areas under the trees, as we reach the edge of the park, the view of the Bay of Naples opens up in all its glory, with Mount Vesuvius outlined on the horizon and boats sailing off from the coast below

Here we also find one of the most useful services for visitors with reduced mobility: an accessible public elevator that connects the park directly with Marina Piccola, the port of Sorrento, where accessible beaches like Peter’s Beach and Marameo Beach are located, the elevator has a spacious cabin and low-positioned buttons, and from the bottom exit, visitors can access the seaside promenade without difficulty, allowing the tour to end with a stunning sea view or even a relaxing stop at a waterfront terrace to enjoy a refreshing drink or a local specialty

This tour through the historic center of Sorrento is designed to be barrier-free, manageable in just a few hours, and with the peace of mind that every step has been planned with accessibility in mind, from squares and monuments to parks and viewpoints, the entire route is created to offer a smooth, comfortable, and authentic experience, allowing anyone to discover the soul of Sorrento without obstacles and with all senses immersed in the unique charm of this Italian town suspended between cliffs and sea.

Restaurants adaptés / accessibles

1. La Pergola Bar à Champagne

Located in Piazza Torquato Tasso, La Pergola Bar à Champagne offers an authentic Italian dining experience in a casual yet elegant setting. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and equipped with adapted restrooms, ensuring a comfortable visit for all guests. Its signature dish is the Sorrento lemon risotto, a creamy and refreshing blend of local citrus and Arborio rice.

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2. Radici del Sud

Located on Via Capo, Radici del Sud is well known for its traditional southern Italian cuisine with a modern twist. The restaurant is fully accessible for wheelchair users, including adapted bathrooms. Among its specialties is the fresh seafood pasta, a dish that highlights the rich flavors of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

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3. Ristorante The Garden

Ristorante The Garden offers a relaxed culinary experience in a welcoming setting with beautiful sea views. The venue is wheelchair accessible and features adapted restrooms, making it a convenient and enjoyable choice. Its standout dish is the Neapolitan lasagna, made with local ingredients and prepared following traditional recipes.

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