Overlooking the Bay of Naples and the town of Sant Agnello, this comfortable hotel has a relaxed atmosphere and offers superb views of the whole of the Sorrentine peninsula. Due to the hillside position, back rooms are cliff-facing so you may wish to pay the sea view supplement to enjoy the superb views. The Gran Paradiso's position perched on a cliffside may make it unsuitable for the less mobile.
Hotel Gran Paradiso is located in the charming resort of Sorrento which is to be found on the Neapolitan Riviera. The Neapolitan Riviera is is placed around the Bay of Naples and debatably it occupies the most picturesque spot in the Mediterranean. Overlooking the bay of Naples with breathtaking views of Capri and Mount Vesuvius in one of the most scenic locations in the Mediterranean.
With compact beaches of basaltic sands and a profusion of ancient history so there is a selection of activities to pass the time. For those who enjoy a little retail therapy a sojourn to Sorrento's Corso Italia is not to be missed. There are plenty of boutiques and designer shops that lace this glamourous walkway. If you're after that must-have dress there's plenty to choose from.
On the eating front 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 chic restaurant and enjoy a wonderful 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 is situated in Campania, southern Italy and is a popular tourist destination. Clinging on to the edge of a cliff top that falls sheer to the Mediterranean, this picturesque town enjoys a perfect position looking out over the bay of Naples towards Mount Vesuvius. Naples and Pompeii are within striking distance as Sorrento lies at the south-eastern terminus of the Circumvesuviana train line. Boats and fast hydrofoils provide services to Naples, Amalfi, Positano, Capri and Ischia.
Hotel Gran Paradiso is a perfect location from which to explore both Sorrento, with it's wealth of history and further afield along of the Neapolitan riviera.
When staying at Hotel Gran Paradiso a visit to Piazza Tasso, the main square is a must. Piazza Tasso is named after the famous Italian poet, Torquato Tasso. The square is lined with cafes and restaurants and is the perfect spot to enjoy a Margherita pizza, which originated in Naples or an Italian pasta dish with the world acclaimed Napolitana sauce.
A short walk from the square is an place known as the Drains which is a network of interesting medieval alleyways brimming with stores offering local produce like Limoncello and hand made wooden goods.
If you are looking for sunshine, stunning views and fantastic restaurants offering sumptuous food then Sorrento has to tick all the right boxes