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Is it a flight to Rome for a destination to Sorrento?
No, Naples I think.
That was a rough area, I thought I was back in Stoke
Yes Naples
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Is it a flight to Rome for a destination to Sorrento?
No, Naples I think.
That was a rough area, I thought I was back in Stoke
Yes Naples
So Naples is rough?
So Naples is rough?
Is it a flight to Rome for a destination to Sorrento?
So Naples is rough?
Avoid Naples, it's a hole.
You wouldn't say that if you had experienced it all. I guess you've only been there for a brief photo shoot?
It's colourful, vibrant, historic, dilapidated, in places a hole and that is what makes it such an amazing place. Sometimes you never know what to expect around the corner. It's full of character and life, I love the place.
Actually you are the only person I've heard who like Naples.
One thing worth noting, (which may not be an issue for you as it seems like you are heading for the cities only) is that if you go off the beaten track or to non tourist areas, make sure you can speak at least enough Italian to get by, as in general the Italians in non tourist areas either don't speak much/any English or don't want to. its quite different to France and Germany etc.
As mentioned before Sorrento is a good base for exploring Campania:
We’ve stayed in the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria many times and done the following:
Pompeii and Herculaneum by train not car.
Naples by train.
Naples/Capri/Ischia by hydrofoil/jet boat.
By car up to Monte Faito from Vico Equense for the view and to escape the heat. There is a scary old hairpin descent into Castellammare di Stabia you can try.
Close by to Nerano for the beach.
The Amalifi Drive for the spectacular.
Positano for cakes and dress shopping.
Amalifi for the cathedral.
Go to Ravello for lunch and the views.
A long way to drive but the Greek temples in Paestum are spectacular.
Monte Casino and the Royal Palace of Caserta for long days out.