Holidays in Naples

Naples, the great city of Greek origin before Roman acquisition, today hosts visitors from all around for the world who come for its historic city centre, cosmopolitan atmosphere and proximity to important historic sites, such as the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Naples is also the birthplace of the pizza and the city is full of excellent restaurants serving authentic local delicacies.

Naples holidays: Getting around

Naples International Airport serves Naples and is within easy reach of the city by train, bus or taxi. Traffic in Naples can be very hectic, so walking often can be quicker especially around the historic centre, where interesting sites are surprisingly close together. There are many ferries you can get from Naples port to local islands. The time zone is GMT+1.

Naples: Where to start

There is a lot of history to be discovered on Naples Holidays. Castelnuovo is a huge medieval castle on the seafront, which is home to the main city museum and many important examples of 19th Century Italian art. There is a great view of the city from the roof. Naples Archeological Museum is the biggest of its kind in the world and houses wall paintings and objects removed from the local sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum. It is easy to get to the ruins themselves as they are only 40 minutes away via train. From there you can take a bus to Mount Vesuvius which looms over Naples and is mainland Europe's only active volcano. Be sure to sample pizza in the city of its origin but don't neglect the local seafood which is delicious and comes fresh from Naples port.Whatever you want to do on your visit to this fascinating city, Naples holidays promise to be an unforgettable experience.