Sweetly nestled on the tufo bedrock, the Sorrento coast is reflected in the Gulf of Naples, casting a spell on tourists and visitors who are attracted by the landscapes and sometimes emotionally breathtaking views. The ‘Land of the Sirens’ is made up of a vast expanse of land that extends from Vico Equense to Massa Lubrense and which, thanks to its geographical make up, suspended between it’s green hills and shimmering blue sea, has always been one of the great attractions of Southern Italy. With it’s nearly 12 thousand places …

Along one of the beautiful and evocative areas of the Neapolitan coast, between Sorrento and Castellammare di Stabia, we find Vico Equense,  on a great tufa coastline, plunged in the green and overlooking the gulf of Naples. The territory is divided in 13 fractions including a territory of nearly 30 km².
THINGS NOT TO MISS
La Chiesa dell’Annunziata.  This church was built in the 14th century. It has been a Cathedral and a bishop’s seat until 1799. It represents a rare example of a Gothic church on the Sorrento peninsula.
Monte Faito. Truly …

A great variety of events for locals and tourists spending their Christmas holiday in Sorrento.
The first appointment on the December 8th with the inaugural ceremony of the multimedial show “ Sirens’ songs – Sorrentine melodies at the end of ‘800s” at Villa Fiorentino-, which will be opened to public until January 31st.
On the 9th, 15th and 24th Piazza Tasso will play host to street artists and the puppet theatre of the Mercurio brothers. December 11th, at 17.00, at Tasso theatre, concert by Ladri di Carrozzelle, while on the 20th at …

The best wine in the world?  Bunello di Motalcino, one of the symbols representing the pride of being  ‘Made in Italy’ is in fact the case, according to the American magazine  Wine Spectators, considered the bible of wine ratings. The first Brunello di Montalcino at the top of the list is Tenuta Nuova 2001, signed by Casanova di Neri, considered one of the most prestigious wineries in Montalcino.
“it is a great satisfaction that fills me with joy- Giacomo Neri exclaims at an intervew with winenews.net- ‘we have worked so hard …

Christmas preparations in Campania are connected to the Neapolitan traditonal pastries: “roccocò”, “susamielli”, “divino amore”, “zeppole” and “struffoli”, which reminds us of the advent period,  long evenings at home, and the Tombola game. Also related inevitably, is the smell of fried zeppole,  the steam on the window panes, warm houses, and all the delicious smells that are connected with Christmas.
Traditionally, grandmothers say that when you prepare zeppole  nobody should watch you or the  small cake will explode when frying.
Typical of the sorrentine area,  “zeppole”, are little, deep fried cakes made …