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Hotel Alpha, Sorrento, Italy | ||||||||||||||
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What could be better than sitting on the roof terrace enveloped by the tang of citrus wafting up from the garden? Your hosts, the d'Esposito family, are proud of their colourful garden, orange trees and clean, modern rooms. Visitors may be allocated rooms in the main building or annexe, a 19th-century villa. The hotel prides itself on the standard of its cuisine - dinner in the hotel is a mouth-watering experience of excellent Italian cuisine. There is a Neapolitan and gala evening once a week and also a regional specialities menu once a week. Hotel Alpha can be found in the attractive resort of Sorrento which is to be found on the Neapolitan Riviera. The Neapolitan Riviera is is set around the Bay of Naples and some believe it occupies the most idyllic spot in the Mediterranean. With vistas over the bay of Naples with breathtaking views towards Capri and Mount Vesuvius in one of the most scenic spots in the Mediterranean. With tiny beaches of basaltic sands and an abundance of ancient history so there are numerous options to pass the time. For those who enjoy shopping a trip to Sorrento's Corso Italia is not to be missed. There are numerous boutiques and designer shops that lace this glittering walkway. If you're after that must-have handbag there's plenty to choose from. For eating out the Neapolitan Riviera pulls out all the stops. Relax in a little piazza, order an espresso and settle down for some serious people watching. Or perhaps search out a stylish restaurant and enjoy a sumptuous meal. Whatever your choice there will be a bar or restaurant to suit you. Famed for its thermal spas, Ischia it's just the place if you fancy being pampered from head to toe. Sorrento Italy is located in Campania, southern Italy and is a popular holiday destination. Clinging on to the edge of a cliff top that tumbles to the Mediterranean, this charming town enjoys a wonderful location looking out over the bay of Naples towards Mount Vesuvius. Naples and Pompeii can be reached easily as the town lies at the south-eastern terminus of the Circumvesuviana rail line. Boats and fast hydrofoils provide services to Naples, Amalfi, Positano, Capri and Ischia. Hotel Alpha is an excellent base from which to explore both Sorrento, with it's wealth of history and other tourism gems of the Neapolitan riviera. If you stay at Hotel Alpha exploring Piazza Tasso, the main square is a must. Piazza Tasso is named after the famous poet, Torquato Tasso. The square is edged with cafes and restaurants and is the ideal spot to enjoy a Margherita pizza, which originated in Naples or an Italian pasta dish with the world renowned Neapolitana sauce. Not far from the square is an place known as the Drains which is a maze of interesting medieval narrow streets stuffed with shops offering local wares like Limoncello and hand made wooden goods. If you are seeking sunshine, panoramic views and great restaurants offering tasty food then Sorrento should tick all the right boxes | ||||||||||||||
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