Piano di Sorrento
Welcome to Piano di Sorrento!
If you're looking for a peaceful place, surrounded by nature and close to the sea, then Piano di Sorrento is the right choice for you! Located in the Amalfi Coast, this town in the metropolitan city of Naples offers a Mediterranean climate with over 250 days of sunshine per year.
Overview of the territory
Piano di Sorrento, named after its citizens who call it "Caruòtt" in Neapolitan dialect, extends on the Sorrento Peninsula and borders with the municipalities of Meta, Vico Equense, and Sant'Agnello. Its central location offers a suggestive view of the Gulf of Naples, thanks to the presence of high tuff cliffs on the north coast, while the south coast overlooks the Gulf of Salerno. Mount Vico Alvano, which reaches a height of 642 meters, dominates the territory and offers a panoramic view of 360 degrees.
Lush nature
The vegetation is typical of the Mediterranean scrub, but Piano di Sorrento also offers the opportunity to go trekking in the chestnut forests of Selva di Santa Caterina, reachable through the Lavinola road, or to explore the mixed beech and oak forests both on Mount Vico Alvano, which is a protected area, and in the locality "Scaricatoio", in front of Li Galli. Moreover, the territory is rich in water sources, such as Casa d'Ardia, Bassa Pezzella, Lamma, S. Massimo, and Cassano. The streams that cross Piano, with their tributaries, carve out characteristic gorges in the tuff soil, creating real "valloni". Among the most important streams are the Rivo Meta or Lavinola, which originates from the Lamma and S. Massimo sources, the Rivo S. Giuseppe or Cassano, which marks the border between the municipalities of Piano and Sant'Agnello, and the Scaricatore stream, which originates from Mount Vico Alvano and flows into the south coast.
The geology of the Sorrento Peninsula
The territory of Piano di Sorrento is characterized by Sorrento tuff, which constitutes the main geological element of the Sorrento Peninsula. This porous and lightweight material, suitable for construction, was deposited following a huge explosive volcanic eruption of the ancestor of the Campi Flegrei, the Archeoflegreo, on the preexisting limestone rocks on the north slope. Sorrento tuff has been used for the construction of homes in Piano and other locations on the Sorrento coast.
The origins of the name
"Caruòtt" and "Cassano" are the two toponyms used by the citizens of Piano di Sorrento to indicate the municipality, but the origin of these names is not entirely clear. According to some theories, these toponyms would have originated from an ancient earthquake that would have damaged one area ("ca rotto") and preserved another ("ca sano").
Conclusion
In summary, Piano di Sorrento is a perfect municipality for those who want to spend a holiday immersed in nature and close to the sea, with the opportunity to go trekking and discover the beauties of the Sorrento Peninsula. Its central location makes this town an ideal place to visit other locations on the Amalfi Coast, such as Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello. Welcome to Piano, a small pearl on the Sorrento coast!
