LIVING IN SORRENTO
St. Bonaventure students living in Sorrento will have access to some of Sant’Anna Institute’s most beautiful accommodations, the institution’s shared apartments.
These living spaces will be shared exclusively among St. Bonaventure students, offering large-size and fully furnished living rooms, full kitchens with included appliances and, best of all, amazing views of the gorgeous Amalfi Coast.
Each shared apartment comes with:
- a comfortable bed and linens
- closet and dresser
- a desk
- a stove and cooking utensils
- kitchen table and chairs
- Wi-Fi and TV
- air conditioning
- a washing machine
For our students abroad, dorms are a concept of the past. We want our global citizens to feel the classic Sorrento lifestyle, while staying in accommodations reminiscent of full-time young professionals in the area.
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DINING IN SORRENTO
Italy is often noted as having some of the best food in the world. But, don’t be fooled, this magical country offers so much more than pasta, pizza and limoncello – a traditional, fermented lemon beverage served along the coast.
Students studying abroad in Sorrento will have access to quality Italian dining regularly, with high-end welcome and exit dinners included in the program cost, where we’ll enjoy fine Italian wine, traditional dishes and conversation with those with whom we’ll be embarking on this transformative journey.
Candlelit and personal, every dining experience from that initial gathering to our Sorrento sendoff will breathe luxury, friendship and thought-provoking conversation.
Market shopping is very much ingrained in the local culture, with Sorrento locals frequently buying their weekly groceries at small, high-quality markets, such as Decò Market by the local train station, Conad Market and Casal in the city’s historic center.
Congratulating yourself on a day well-spent exploring the coast? Treat yourself to gelato at Bougainfillea like a true local. Hey, they offer a student discount, so the calories are that much easier to rationalize.
Maybe your sweet tooth isn’t beckoning, but you’re in the mood for something savory. Stop by the insanely popular and to-die-for pizzerias of Sorrento, such as Pizzeria Da Franco, Gigino’s or Leone Rosso (Italian for “Red Lion”).
Dinner with a view? Stop by De Emilia for a sea-side indulgence of traditional, Italian gnocchi or a decadent seafood platter that’ll leave you feeling full, but satisfied.
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SIGHTSEEING
SIX THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND SORRENTO
Sorrento’s social hub, Piazza Tasso, is home to some of the best day and nighttime activities, and located nearby Sant’Anna Institute. Go for a walk through the square and take in the sights along the way.
Feel the need to splurge? It happens to the best of us. Walk down Corso Italia, right off the main square, and shop for everything from local artisanal goods to name-brand, designer clothing. There’s something for everyone: authentic Italian leather to take home for mom or a linen look for your upcoming excursion to the Isle of Capri.
In need of some peace and reflection, or maybe you’re missing St. Bonaventure a bit? Head to Cloiser of San Francesco, a local monastery dedicated to St. Francis, which is lined with gorgeous pillars and lush greenery. It won’t be hard to find a Sorrentine friar, willing to give a blessing.
Get in touch with nature and head to Marina Grande, which has served as Sorrento’s connection to the sea for almost 2,000 years. Fill your free time with beach access via the Bagni di Sant’Anna pier and traditional dining along the coast.
This sheltered area affords escape from downtown life for those in need of some rest and relaxation from the bustling daily life in Sorrento — except for one week each summer surrounding July 26, the Feast of Sant'Anna. The entire Marina Grande area turns into a fairground, with daily activities and booming nighttime fireworks, as locals celebrate one of the most anticipated holidays of the year.
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EXCURSIONS
With your summer in Sorrento, you receive excursion opportunities outside of the town of Sorrento, included in the trip's cost. These include:
A private walking tour of Pompeii and its historic ruins:
A private walking tour of The Vatican in Rome:
A tour of Italian public broadcast station RAI Televisione in Naples:
Sorrento’s prime location on the Amalfi Coast allows our students abroad to visit some of Italy’s most beautiful destinations in their free time, also.
Have the day off of classes? Take a guided boat tour of Capri's iconic islands, situated within crystal clear waters that have become the backdrop to some of the world’s most iconic fashion campaigns. It’s the perfect way to spend the day soaking up the Mediterranean sun with your newfound best friends — diving into the Blue Grotto and Queen’s Bath.
Feeling active? Head over to Mount Vesuvius, right outside of Pompeii and dating back to the 2nd millennium B.C., and climb a volcano. Don’t worry it’s not active, but it sure is gorgeous.
Then there’s Naples – the ideal excursion for any foodie. This historic city’s world-famous pizza is just the starting point for your immersion into all things Italian. While you spend your day walking the city’s cobblestone streets and sightseeing at the Palace of Naples, don’t forget to take in the countless pastel storefronts that line every street.
For students looking to experience Italian history and the arts while abroad, there are plenty of Naples-based museums to traverse, too, such as the National Archeological Museum and Capodimonte Museum.
Nearby Positano is accessible by ferry for only 30 euros roundtrip. This iconic, coastal town along the Amalfi Coast draws on notable celebrities every summer, due to the area’s gorgeous views of the Mediterranean Sea, bustling nightlife and beach community.
Students at Sant’Anna Institute are entitled to local discounts at Sorrento-based restaurants, markets, bars and pubs, retailers, museums and theaters.