Golfo Di Pozzuoli , Napoli

The Gulf of Naples, Italy’s treasure trove of rare beauty, reveals itself in many different ways: sunny and cheerful by day, romantic and reflective by night, so much so that it is often chosen as a film backdrop.

Known to all as the Gulf of Naples, few know that it is also called the Bay of Naples,

while the ancient Romans called it Crater Sinus, or “Crater Bay,”

due to the presence of Mount Vesuvius that dominates the view.

Its coastline extends for approximately 30 kilometers from

Monte di Procida to Punta Campanella,

encompassing the Gulf of Pozzuoli, the Sorrento coast, and the enchanting islands of Ischia, Procida, and Capri.

The numerous ferries that ply its waters allow you to admire it from the sea, transforming a simple transfer into a short cruise to discover archaeological, historical, and natural beauties.

Unforgettable experiences abound:

from diving in the Baia Underwater Park to climbing the Vesuvian crater,

from visiting the Flavian Amphitheater in Pozzuoli to exploring the Phlegraean Fields Archaeological Park.

The gulf’s history dates back to the Neolithic period, as recent discoveries attest,

and flourished in the Roman era with the cities of Herculaneum, Oplontis, and Pompeii,

which testify to the Romans’ appreciation not only for the beauty of the place but also for its strategic position for maritime trade.

After the fall of the Roman Empire and the brief Byzantine interlude, the gulf became part of the Duchy of Naples, later annexed in 1137 to the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies by Roger II.

Today, the Gulf of Naples continues to enchant visitors from around the world, offering much more than a simple postcard: it is a magical place to cherish forever, where the city merges with the sea under the watchful gaze of Vesuvius.