Sorrento

Sorrento is a coastal town on the Sorrento Peninsula, located across the Bay of Naples in southwestern Italy.

Built on the cliff that separates it from its busy harbor, Sorrento is famous for its sea views and café-lined Piazza Tasso. The historic center is a maze of narrow streets, home to the Church of San Francesco, a 14th-century building with a tranquil cloister. Today, it is one of Campania's main tourist destinations.

Agriculture

Agriculture, along with maritime activities, is an important source of income for the Sorrento Peninsula, especially in the hilly areas.
The greatest results are due to citrus fruit cultivation, which has developed so significantly that citrus fruits, and in particular the Sorrento Lemon PGI, are the main product exported from the Sorrento Peninsula throughout Italy, Europe, and overseas.

Citrus Groves

Sorrento's citrus groves are exposed to adverse weather conditions, such as hail and frost, which threaten their production cycle. Therefore, they require a specific cultivation technique. In ancient times, they were covered by special pergolas, which supported the "pagliarelle" (shelters) that characterized the Sorrento landscape. These are still used in some citrus groves. Today, modern citrus groves have replaced the "pagliarelle" with special sheets that protect the trees and fruit.