Sorrento

Today we visited Sorrento on the Bay of Naples. On the way, we passed Vesuvius as well as many scruffy buildings in towns on the way. Sorrento was very busy with tourists. The views across the Bay of Naples are spectacular.

Nearly the whole coast from Naples south to Sorrento is built-up.  There were motor bikes everywhere in Sorrento. It is clearly a tourist trap these days, with products related to lemons important. The road from Naples to Sorrento has several tunnels including one 5km long as well as several bends on the twisty roads with sheer drops.

Vesuvius last erupted in 1944. Flames were seen from the crater last year although this may have been a hoax to make people panic. At some point it will erupt again.