Naples is ebullient and energetic. Buildings rise up either side of narrow streets which vibrate and echo with noise and are cobwebbed with washing. The city’s range of architecture is spectacular. So are the views as you look out across the Bay of Naples with Mount Vesuvius to one side. The pretty islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida are only 20-50 minutes by hydrofoil. Naples was founded by the Greeks and enlarged by the Romans and it is one of the few European cities where holidaymakers can feel that there is still one foot in the ancient world. Holidays in Naples serve up a dizzying choice of things to do. There are museums and nearby sites such as the stunning Pompeii to visit, waterfront restaurants to linger in and an atmospheric centro historico to explore. Stylish diversity is the key signature of this city’s appeal.
Island hopping
Dramatic waterfront views
Ancient Roman sites
Pizza in traditional family-run restaurants
Wandering around without a map, neighbourhoods can vary dramatically.
Workers’ organisations in Italy, particularly in the transport sector, can call strikes with little or no notice.
The city’s climate is Mediterranean with mild winters around 8°C/50°F and long warm summers with average temperatures of around 28°C/82°F.
Flights to Naples from London take around one and three quarter hours.
Driving is on the right. Traffic is chaotic and unpredictable. Parking can be difficult.