Food festivals and events in Sorrento e Penisola 2026
“The Sorrento Peninsula is a balcony overlooking the gulf where citrus fruits and the sea set the rhythm of celebrations.”
Limoncello and panoramic views
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.
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Prodotti del Territorio
Olio Penisola Sorrentina
Delicate extra virgin olive oil produced on the terraced slopes of the peninsula.
Noce di Sorrento
Italy's most prized walnut variety.
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Tradizioni Popolari
Processioni della Settimana Santa
Nighttime processions with hooded participants, haunting Miserere chants, and funeral drums.
Intarsio sorrentino
Renaissance wood inlay, a world-renowned decorative art form.
Parchi e Aree Naturali
Area Marina Protetta Punta Campanella
Crystal-clear waters between the Sorrentine Peninsula and Capri.
Parco Regionale dei Monti Lattari
Mountain range dominating the peninsula with scenic hiking trails.
Personaggi Illustri
Torquato Tasso
PoetBorn in Sorrento in 1544, author of "Gerusalemme Liberata."
Enrico Caruso
TenorRegularly stayed at the Hotel Vittoria in Sorrento.
Maxim Gorky
WriterLived in Sorrento from 1924 to 1933.
Lo Sapevi Che…
“Vico Equense is the birthplace of meter-long pizza.”
Domande Frequenti
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.