Holidays in Naples

Naples is the largest city in southern Italy. Founded by the Greeks and later enlarged by the Romans, the history of Naples probably began around the 8th century BC. Later, wealthy Romans came to enjoy its delights as a coastal resort. Roman Naples was a world of luxurious villas, temples and baths.

Naples holidays: When to visit and how to get there

The climate in Naples is typically Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and cool and wet winters. The best time to enjoy a Naples holidays is between April to June, when the daytime temperatures are cooler, the prices lower and the piazzas and streets less crowded. Naples is easily reached by air, train or sea and direct flights to the Naples Airport are available from many European cities. Naples is a relatively easy city to get around. Most of the sights are within walking distance of one another. Much of Naples is pedestrianised and there is an excellent bus network and local railway in the area. The time zone is GMT+1.

Naples holidays: Things to see and do

Naples city centre is full of grand palaces, churches, monasteries, castles and other buildings. The Naples National Archaeological Museum, which has an extensive collection of artifacts from the Roman Empire and from the ruins in Pompeii, is highly recommended. Mount Vesuvius dominates the skyline to the East of the city and near to the bay are the pretty islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida, which are worth day trips. Pompeii and Herculaneum are full of some of interesting Roman ruins, after being destroyed by Vesuvius when it erupted almost 2,000 years ago. English is understood and usually spoken to some degree at most Naples attractions, museums, hotels and restaurants that cater to visitors.