The Sorrento Peninsula or Sorrentine Peninsula is a peninsula located in southern Italy which separates the Gulf of Naples to the north from the Gulf of Salerno to the south. Geography Overview The peninsula is named after its main town, Sorrento, which is located on the north (Gulf of Naples) coast. The Amalfi Coast is located on the southern side. The Lattari Mountains form the geographical backbone of the peninsula. The island of Capri lies off the western tip of the peninsula in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The whole area is an important tourist destination. Municipalities 9 comunes of the peninsula are in the territory of the province of Naples and 12 comunes are in the province of Salerno. Transportation Airports The nearest airports are: Naples International (NAP) Salerno Costa d'Amalfi (QSR) See also Amalfi Coast Capri Gulf of Naples Gulf of Salerno Monti Lattari Punta Campanella Lighthouse Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi Sirenuse Southern Italy References External links Peninsulas of Italy Landforms of Campania Sorrento Landforms of the Tyrrhenian Sea Geography of the Metropolitan City of Naples Geographical, historical and cultural regions of Italy