When planning a trip to Naples for the first time, travelers often wonder if there are decent beaches here. After all, this is, in fact, a port city. The Neapolitan port of Beverello, known since the time of Greek colonization (VIII century BC), today is one of the largest ports in the Mediterranean.
The port is really huge, and this can not but affect the cleanliness of city beaches. But in the vicinity of Naples there is no shortage of good and well-groomed beaches. The local coast, as well as nearby islands, are famous among lovers of a relaxing beach holiday, so among divers and surfers.
Helpful advice: Before we get to the beach overview, we recommend installing a mobile audio guide in the center of Naples for the iPhone. This is a ready-made overview audio city tour, including more than 50 objects within a single thought-out route.
All points of the audio guide are plotted on a convenient built-in map, the application works even without the Internet, and the built-in GPS will help you easily navigate between the maze of city streets. The first 5 objects can be listened to for free in the test version, and a full tour of 55 points costs only 5 Euros. It is much cheaper than even the most budgetary excursions in Naples. You can install the application on your iPhone on this page.
Neapolitan Beverello - one of the largest ports in the Mediterranean
Capri beaches
Capri - one of the most famous Italian resort islands - is located very close to Naples. There is tension on its coast with sandy beaches - the entire coastline is covered with pebbles and reefs. But for a convenient descent to the sea, almost all the beaches were equipped with special stairs. In addition, it is here that the Blue Grotto is located - a cave famous for its amazing color of sea water.
In more detail about Capri and what else you can do there, besides a beach holiday, BlogoItaliano wrote in a separate article.
How to get to Capri from Naples
The distance between the island and Naples is 43 kilometers, and you can get to it with regular ferries (Traghetto) and boats. Ferry tickets can be bought on the spot (in Naples, near the port of Beverello) or booked in advance via the Internet.
Beach on Capri
Ticket price depends on the ferry company. For example, with CAREMAR, a ticket will cost 18 Euros, with a boat (SNAV) - 20.50 Euros.
Schedule: From 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Traghetto depart every hour.
Ischia beaches
The island of Ischia is also located near Naples and is famous not only for its diverse beaches (from golden sandy to pebbled with bays and caves), but also therapeutic thermal resorts.
How to get to Ischia Island from Naples
Ischia Island is 55.4 kilometers from Naples. You can get to the island from the port of Naples Beveretto: by ferry (in 90 minutes) or by boat (in just 40 minutes).
Depending on the transport and the carrier company (SNAV, CAREMAR, ALILAURO), the price of a one-way ticket ranges from 17.60 Euro to 19 Euro.
Negombo Beach on Ischia Island
Schedule ALILAURO ferry: from 6:30 a.m. to 19:10 p.m. The schedule may vary depending on seasonality, so it is better to double-check its current version on the websites of companies on the eve of departure.
Procida Island
The volcanic island of Procida is less known to travelers than Capri or Ischia and is an excellent alternative to expensive resorts. There are several decent sandy beaches, and fewer tourists themselves.
Volcanic island of Procida
How to get to Procida Island from Naples
The distance from Naples to Procida is 38 kilometers, and the island itself is on the path between the capital of Campania and Ischia. There are two ways to get to Procida: by ferries daily from Naples with an interval of 30 minutes (in season), or by speed boats. Regular routes are operated by Caremar, Medmar, SNAV and Alilauro.
The price of tickets for regular routes to Procida is about 10-15 euros for a one-way trip.
Ferry Schedule: from 6:15 a.m. to 9:55 p.m.
Beaches in the vicinity of Naples
Lucrino - considered the cleanest beach in the vicinity of Naples. It is located in the Bagnoli-Pozzuoli district, 23 kilometers from the city. You can get to the beach in 30 minutes by train, which leaves every half hour. Entrance to Lucrino beach is free, and there are not many people here.
Bagno Elena Beach is very popular in the town of Posillipo. It is equipped with everything necessary for a good stay: dressing rooms, deck chairs, bars and a wooden pier. There is only one significant drawback at this beach: the sun leaves the coast very early - at about 16: 00-17: 00 hours.
Bagno Elena Beach in the resort town of Posillipo
You can get to the beach in about one hour: departure from the Garibaldi metro station, get off at Mergellina station. After 7 minutes on foot, you need to take the bus number 140 at the Margolin del Leone stop, and get off at the Posillipo stop.
Marina di Licola- this beach in the vicinity of Naples will appeal to surfers, as there are often high waves. However, for a classic beach holiday, you should not go here, because the water on the beach is less clear than in other places.
Sorrento - A popular Italian resort, known for its many films. The coast of Sorrento is famous for a huge number of good places for swimming: Meta, Sant'Agnello, Piano di Sorrento.
Sorrento is a popular resort known for its many films.
The easiest way to get to Sorrento is by boats, which regularly depart from the port of Beverello. A sea voyage will take about 45 minutes.
Amalfi Coast - It is considered one of the most beautiful in Europe and is famous for its abundance of ecologically clean beaches, which are very close to Naples. In addition to the town of Amalfi, which gave the name of the area, the coast also includes the resort towns of Ravello, Praiano, Furore and others. Depending on which one you choose for yourself as your travel destination, the transportation options from Naples will also vary. But BlogoItaliano will talk about this in more detail in a subsequent article.
