Introduction
The Sorrento Peninsula is a balcony overlooking the gulf where citrus fruits and the sea set the rhythm of celebrations.
The area boasts 4 protected-designation products and 4 dishes of the local tradition.
Upcoming Events & Festivals
Here are the upcoming events in Sorrento e Penisola:
Recurring Events
These events take place every year in Sorrento e Penisola:
Processioni della Settimana Santa
PasquaSorrento
Processioni notturne con incappucciati e canti del Miserere.
Sagra del Limone
LuglioMassa Lubrense
Tre giorni dedicati al Limone di Sorrento IGP.
Pizza a Vico
SettembreVico Equense
Festival della pizza al metro nel centro storico.
Sagra dell'Uva di Priora
OttobreMeta · 44a edizione nel 2025
Sagra autunnale dedicata alla vendemmia.
PDO, PGI and local products
The protected-designation products of Sorrento e Penisola represent the excellence of the area:
Fragrant lemon from the Sorrentine Peninsula, the base for limoncello.
Cheese originating from Vico Equense, named after the monks who transported it.
Delicate extra virgin olive oil produced on the terraced slopes of the peninsula.
Italy's most prized walnut variety.
What to eat in Sorrento e Penisola
Potato gnocchi with mozzarella and tomato, baked until golden.
Meter-long pizza invented here, served on wooden boards.
Lemon dessert made with sponge cake and limoncello cream.
Traditional seafood dish with squid and potatoes braised together.
Traditions & Culture
Nighttime processions with hooded participants, haunting Miserere chants, and funeral drums.
Renaissance wood inlay, a world-renowned decorative art form.
Nature Parks & Protected Areas
Crystal-clear waters between the Sorrentine Peninsula and Capri.
Mountain range dominating the peninsula with scenic hiking trails.
Historical Figures
Born in Sorrento in 1544, author of "Gerusalemme Liberata."
Regularly stayed at the Hotel Vittoria in Sorrento.
Lived in Sorrento from 1924 to 1933.
Local Communities
The festivals and events in Sorrento e Penisola are organized by Pro Loco associations and local groups that safeguard the area's traditions:
Massa Lubrense
Organizzano la Sagra del Limone e promuovono il Limone di Sorrento IGP, base del celebre limoncello.
Vico Equense
Custodiscono la tradizione della pizza al metro, inventata proprio qui, con il festival annuale nel centro storico.
Curiosities
“Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi is the only spot where you can see both the Gulf of Naples and the Gulf of Salerno.”
“Noce di Sorrento is the most cultivated and prized walnut variety in Italy.”
“Vico Equense is the birthplace of meter-long pizza.”
Frequently Asked Questions
1What PDO and PGI products are found in Sorrento and the Sorrentine Peninsula?expand_more
Sorrento and the Sorrentine Peninsula are home to 4 protected designation products, including: Limone di Sorrento (PGI), Provolone del Monaco (PDO), Olio Penisola Sorrentina (PDO), and Noce di Sorrento (PAT).
2What should you eat in Sorrento and the Sorrentine Peninsula?expand_more
Typical dishes of Sorrento and the Sorrentine Peninsula include: Gnocchi alla sorrentina, Pizza al metro di Vico Equense, Delizia al limone, and Totani e patate. Each dish tells the story of the region's gastronomic heritage.
3What are the most famous festivals in Sorrento and the Sorrentine Peninsula?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Sorrento and the Sorrentine Peninsula are: Processioni della Settimana Santa (Sorrento, Easter); Sagra del Limone (Massa Lubrense, July); Pizza a Vico (Vico Equense, September); Sagra dell'Uva di Priora (Meta, October).
4What natural parks are there in Sorrento and the Sorrentine Peninsula?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Sorrento and the Sorrentine Peninsula include: Area Marina Protetta Punta Campanella (Marine Protected Area) and Parco Regionale dei Monti Lattari (Regional Park).
5Who organizes the festivals in Sorrento and the Sorrentine Peninsula?expand_more
Festivals in Sorrento and the Sorrentine Peninsula are organized by local communities such as Pro Loco Massa Lubrense and the Pizza a Vico Association. These Pro Loco organizations and associations are the guardians of the region's gastronomic traditions.