In the middle of the Marina there is the church of Sant'Anna, the patroness of the village, who is celebrated on the first Sunday after the 26th of July, which is the day dedicated to this Saint. For this occasion the village is adorned with illuminations, the bay is populated by boats and they present a show of fireworks. This festivity is the Christian heir of a pagan popular feast, with fires on the water and banquets, when the boats came here taking the typical products from the surroundings. The feast ended with music and dances on the beach all night long.

Nowadays the seashore of the Marina Grande, besides the houses and the boats of fishermen, sees the presence of some restaurants and bathing establishments, which however do not alter its aspect but become part of the environment, without modifying its original character of seafaring village. Even if the Marina Grande is now joined to the centre of Sorrento also by an asphalted road, the city is farther than it seems and this community continues to live following its own rhythm and its priorities.