Corso Italia
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  • MattAndLol
    Bradford, United Kingdom460 contributions
    Pedestrianised attractive main street
    Walked up this street every evening on our holiday to Sorrento at the start of June. It's a pedestrianised (mostly) wide main street lined with shops, restaurants & a few bars, at the moment decorated with Naples flags & bunting from their victory in the Italian premier league. There's the cathedral on the right near the top, well worth looking round, we never managed to sit outside the Irish bars as they were always full ! But we had a couple of drinks outside the English bar. The ice creams at Raki were brilliant, there's always a queue outside. We didn't try the posh restaurant with the lemon grove garden as it said a minimum spend of €30 each which we didn't agree with !! We actually preferred the narrow shopping street that runs parallel to the Corso Italia, they both lead to Piazza Tasso, the Via San Cesario, it had more shops & a more authentic Italian feel. The Corso Italia runs up to the railway & bus stations & past there, there's a couple of less touristy clothes shops up on this section selling cheaper, more Primark type clothes if that's your thing. Overall an attractive & interesting main street.
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written July 1, 2023
  • Steve_of_N21
    London, United Kingdom2,258 contributions
    Yes, of course you have to walk it, and it serves a purpose, but better is elsewhere.
    Corsa Italia is the main road through the centre of Sorrento. The most interesting part is the pedestrian section from its start at Via Capo east until you reach Piazzo Tasso. Home to a multitude of shops , bars and restaurants it is the main tourist street and home to the mock UK pubs such as Chaplins and the English Inn, tourist restaurants that I would not necessarily recommend (with the exception of O’Parrucchiano La Favorita which is worth it for its unique setting) and some historical landmarks such as the Cathedral of Porto. It’s always lively and always busy and yes if you want to catch some sport whilst you are away then the Irish pubs are perfect for this purpose. But we found ourselves exploring it on the first day in town, then using it as the quickest route to get to the good stuff for the rest of the time. Better shops and more traditional bars can be found in the narrow old town streets that can be accessed off Corsa Italia and it shouldn’t surprise you that the top restaurants in Sorrento (on Trip advisor) are not on Corsa Italia. Again for these you need to make your way into the lanes, or down to Marina Grande if you like seafood.
    Visited May 2022
    Written June 9, 2022
  • Traveller162014
    Leeds, United Kingdom958 contributions
    Worth a Visit
    This is Sorrento's main street. It was always very busy and lively, with the odd bit of street music - traditional Italian songs of course. There are lots of bars and shops to browse which are all relatively cheap. The only downside is a couple of English and Irish bars - why would I fly to Italy for a full English breakfast and Carling?
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written July 11, 2023
  • William P
    Glendale, Arizona1,334 contributions
    Pedestrian street in Sorrento
    We meandered down this street from the Piazza Tasso for about 1/2 km towards Piazza Veniero. It is mostly a pedestrian street flanked on both sides with shops and restaurants. Lots of foot traffic and friendly shopkeepers. We stopped for lunch at The Garden, a very good pizza restaurant.
    Visited June 2022
    Written June 15, 2022
  • LizM2
    Clydebank, United Kingdom919 contributions
    Busy Main Street
    The only time we saw this street quiet was when we walked down to the Marina for a trip just after 8am. It’s always busy, especially when cruise ships are in. There are many nice shops to browse, plenty of bars, restaurants, souvenir shops and churches. At our visit it was decorated with banners of Napoli’s winning football team for the Serie A league. Banners are overhead all the way from Sant’Angello to to the end of the corso. Little side streets lead to parallel streets with more restaurants, souvenir shops and churches. Great for gelato and people watching too!
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 6, 2023
  • Scott
    San Francisco, California5,201 contributions
    Nothing special
    Visited in late january. This is a pedestrian shopping area. There is nothing especially exciting about this shopping area. Visiting over 2 days I walked up the street about six times. Christmas decorations this time of year are a bit annoying. The music loop playing over the pa is a mix of 1980s synth pop and Christmas carols.
    Visited January 2022
    Traveled solo
    Written January 21, 2022
  • JSM
    North Carolina27 contributions
    Great location in Sorrento
    Great location near the main piazza in Sorrento. We had a comfortable room for 4 with a helpful staff that answered several questions at the front desk. Many restaurants & shopping opportunities near the hotel.
    Visited May 2022
    Written May 29, 2022
  • Gary B
    8 contributions
    A beautiful experience of Italy at it's provincial best.
    Such a lovely relaxing town, beautiful shops, bars and restaurants and so clean and tranquil. Sadly only had a few hours here and will definitely come back for a longer experience. Our trip from the port offered wonderful views.
    Visited October 2022
    Written November 1, 2022
  • SimeyWimey
    Whitstable, United Kingdom768 contributions
    Don't forget "the drains" and beware fake beggers with kids
    Nice to see the Main Street from piazza Tasso down to the hospital pedestrianised. Be aware that there are many more shops running parallel with this street in what is called the drains. Shops on the high street tend to be more designer, and pricey. Get into the drains and head down to the lookout for a great view of the bay of Naples. As a footnote there's a few con artists who sit on the pavements with a sad face and a child sprawled on their lap pretending to be ill. IGNORE THEM. saw the lady's partner delivering the kid in a pushchair who was happy and laughing, then after the given word was told to play dead. It was like a lassie film. Do not be fooled by these people and don't give them any money. Spend it in the shops for people who work for money.
    Visited August 2018
    Traveled with family
    Written August 11, 2018
  • EddieAndLynn01
    County Durham, United Kingdom12,971 contributions
    Massive improvement on the Corso Italia
    It was an absolute pleasure to walk along the newly pedestrianised part of the Corso Italia. I suspect the hotel and outdoor café owners are delighted because the terrible scream of motor scooters has vanished along with the dreadful exhaust fumes. Unfortunately, bicycles are now racing along here and swerving out of the way of unsuspecting people pushing prams etc. Apart from that, it's a great place to start the passeggiata and I hope they pedestrianize the other part between Piazza Tasso and Piazza Lauro. Eddie
    Visited July 2018
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 9, 2018
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William P
Glendale, AZ1,334 contributions
Jun 2022
We meandered down this street from the Piazza Tasso for about 1/2 km towards Piazza Veniero. It is mostly a pedestrian street flanked on both sides with shops and restaurants. Lots of foot traffic and friendly shopkeepers. We stopped for lunch at The Garden, a very good pizza restaurant.
Written June 15, 2022
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LizM2
Clydebank, UK919 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
The only time we saw this street quiet was when we walked down to the Marina for a trip just after 8am. It’s always busy, especially when cruise ships are in. There are many nice shops to browse, plenty of bars, restaurants, souvenir shops and churches. At our visit it was decorated with banners of Napoli’s winning football team for the Serie A league. Banners are overhead all the way from Sant’Angello to to the end of the corso. Little side streets lead to parallel streets with more restaurants, souvenir shops and churches.
Great for gelato and people watching too!
Written July 6, 2023
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Scott
San Francisco, CA5,201 contributions
Jan 2022 • Solo
Visited in late january. This is a pedestrian shopping area. There is nothing especially exciting about this shopping area. Visiting over 2 days I walked up the street about six times. Christmas decorations this time of year are a bit annoying. The music loop playing over the pa is a mix of 1980s synth pop and Christmas carols.
Written January 21, 2022
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JSM
North Carolina27 contributions
May 2022
Great location near the main piazza in Sorrento. We had a comfortable room for 4 with a helpful staff that answered several questions at the front desk.

Many restaurants & shopping opportunities near the hotel.
Written May 29, 2022
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Gary B
Poole, United Kingdom8 contributions
Oct 2022
Such a lovely relaxing town, beautiful shops, bars and restaurants and so clean and tranquil. Sadly only had a few hours here and will definitely come back for a longer experience. Our trip from the port offered wonderful views.
Written November 1, 2022
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SimeyWimey
Whitstable, UK768 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Nice to see the Main Street from piazza Tasso down to the hospital pedestrianised. Be aware that there are many more shops running parallel with this street in what is called the drains. Shops on the high street tend to be more designer, and pricey. Get into the drains and head down to the lookout for a great view of the bay of Naples. As a footnote there's a few con artists who sit on the pavements with a sad face and a child sprawled on their lap pretending to be ill. IGNORE THEM. saw the lady's partner delivering the kid in a pushchair who was happy and laughing, then after the given word was told to play dead. It was like a lassie film. Do not be fooled by these people and don't give them any money. Spend it in the shops for people who work for money.
Written August 11, 2018
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EddieAndLynn01
County Durham, UK12,971 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
It was an absolute pleasure to walk along the newly pedestrianised part of the Corso Italia. I suspect the hotel and outdoor café owners are delighted because the terrible scream of motor scooters has vanished along with the dreadful exhaust fumes.

Unfortunately, bicycles are now racing along here and swerving out of the way of unsuspecting people pushing prams etc. Apart from that, it's a great place to start the passeggiata and I hope they pedestrianize the other part between Piazza Tasso and Piazza Lauro.

Eddie
Written August 9, 2018
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se26🌟
United Kingdom6,572 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
Having visited Sorrento over the course of many years, with our previous visit in July 2017, we were surprised to find a part pedestrianised Corso Italia, new cafes and shops.

Our first walk from our hotel was on a Friday evening and the town was buzzing with people enjoying a walk, shopping, eating or drinking ... or listening to a lively band of musicians. Most of the Street Entertainers....people dressed as statues, artists and jugglers were there no more, but there was a lively atmosphere.🎼🍻☕️🍨

Half of the street has been pedestrianised so a big improvement on past visits. Tasso Square was as busy as ever with bars and restaurants full of people. We enjoyed drinks in The Fauno Bar - an ideal spot for people and traffic watching. 🍹🍸

We ventured up to the higher part of the street and that was packed ,with more locals than visitors-people crowding in off the trains we imagined.

The next time we walked down into town was in the daytime when we visited the lovely cathedral for the umpteenth time. There were quite a few people enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and appreciating the beautiful carved display and wonderful statues.⛪️

On the top end of the street were market stalls mostly selling sticky sweets and random items. There were a couple of rifle shooting stalls - the likes of which we hadn’t seen for years! Trade, unfortunately, was extremely slack! 🍬🍭🍬

On the way back we had our first ever encounter with a beggar....an Eastern European person with a child draped across her knee. It was such a sad sight in the busy town. We later encountered a second person with a ‘sleeping’ child and a begging bowl. Strangely, both women were well dressed and in possession of smart bags so, obviously, not in desperate need! Tricksters! 🥣

Business was good for the little white train that is parked under the flagpoles. People were queuing up for rides around the busy town. The owners of the horses and traps were still there.... the same people who have been there for years.....and they were busy too.☀️

Corso Italia is such a popular street. Many choose to stay in one of its many hotels and apartments and many love its historic buildings and beautiful views from its wonderful square. 🌟
Written July 21, 2018
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stanb785
LaSalle, Canada22 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
Stopped at port of Naples during our recent cruise. It is true. Naples is busy, industrial looking, and very crowed downtown. Took the ferry to Sorrento. 35 minute ride. Great choice. Very interesting down town plaza. Great place to have a coffee, meal or a drink and simply people watch. The main street has plenty of shops. Best of all, is the elevator located at the port that brings you to the top of the city itself. Best one Euro every spent. Very beautiful and walk able scenic city. Sampled the pizza here and it is every bit as tasty as the Naples Pizza. Great choice for a one day cruise visit.
Written June 12, 2018
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mikeydaver
Aylesbury Vale, UK39 contributions
Aug 2016
This is the main street through Sorrento, it has traffic through the day but is closed to vehicles and pedestrianised by night. It is a thriving street with lots of shops bars and boutiques.
On a Sunday evening the Italians dress up in their best Bib and Tucker and promenade themselves up and down the street greeting each other and enjoying the buzz.
During our whole trip here we never felt concerned or threatened, never saw any trouble and loved every minute.
My wife is an avid people watcher and loved to sit of a late evening at a pavement café with a Mohito or two and watch everything going on and everyone walking bye, the street was busy up to 1-2 am every night..
Sorrento is a fabulous place and we would highly recommend a trip here for anyone, great mix of young and old and a great atmosphere.
Written November 15, 2016
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