Sorrento, April and May

Spring in Sorrento, from a villa among the lemons

Spring may be the peninsula's finest season. In April and May the hills turn green, orange and lemon blossom scents the gardens, and wild flowers fill the olive terraces. The light is clear, the paths towards Punta Campanella and the Bay of Ieranto are cool enough to walk, and Capri, just across the water, is calm before the summer arrives.

Among the houses below, a two hectare garden of olive and lemon trees surrounds 12 double bedrooms and an infinity pool facing Capri. Above Sant'Agata, a villa facing Vesuvius has a 22 m pool, a tennis court and even a heliport. For a smaller party, a minimalist clifftop villa above Marina del Cantone offers a heated rooftop Jacuzzi facing Capri and steps down to the beach.

At a glance

  • 35 private villas
  • From 1 to 12 bedrooms
  • Up to 24 guests in one villa
  • 33 with a private pool
  • 30 with sea views
  • 11 with a cook or staff
  • Availability and price on request, reply within one working day
Walk the coast paths

The tip of the peninsula lies within a protected marine area, with marked trails and views to Capri. Spring is the season to walk them.

Swim, or not yet

By late May the sea begins to warm, but in April it is bracing. A heated pool or Jacuzzi keeps the water inviting.

Lemons under straw

The Sorrento lemon grows on high pergolas, traditionally covered with straw mats against the cold. It is also the source of the town's limoncello.

35 villas

Choose your villa

Add up to five villas to your list and send one request with your dates: we confirm availability and price with each owner.

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Positions are approximate: the exact address is shared once your stay is confirmed.

Good to know

Questions before you choose

Is spring warm enough for a villa holiday?

Days in April are often mild and bright, and May can feel like early summer. Evenings stay cool, so a fireplace or heating is welcome. Pools usually open from May.

Are ferries running in spring?

Yes. Ferries from Sorrento to Capri run all year, with more departures as the season grows, and connections towards Positano and Amalfi usually resume in spring.

Do villas still rent Saturday to Saturday in spring?

Less strictly. Outside high season, many owners accept shorter or flexible stays. Pick up to five villas in one enquiry, and we come back to you within one working day.