Mergellina and Posillipo: the little harbour, the chalets and the coast
At the far end of the seafront, Mergellina is the little harbour with its chalets and the hydrofoils to the islands; right after it begins Posillipo, the hill of seaside villas, coves and sunsets. This is Naples at its most seafaring.
At a glance
- Who it's for
- Travellers who want the sea close by, hydrofoils to the islands and a quiet area
- Pros
- Sea, sunsets, hydrofoils to Ischia and Procida, Line 2 station
- Cons
- Far from the Historic Centre; Posillipo is hilly and served mainly by buses
- Transport
- Metro Line 2 Mergellina; Mergellina funicular up to Posillipo; buses along Via Posillipo
What to see
- The little harbour of Mergellina and the chalets, the historic kiosks where you have milkshakes, ice cream and pastries looking out to sea.
- The Gaiola, a protected marine area with two islets and an underwater park, to see on a guided tour or by snorkelling.
- Parco Virgiliano, on the Posillipo hill, with terraces over the bay, Nisida and the Campi Flegrei.
- Marechiaro, the village of the famous song, with its little window.
What it's like to stay there
Mergellina is handy for the hydrofoils to Ischia and Procida and for metro Line 2. Posillipo is more residential and hilly: beautiful, but served mainly by buses.
Tip: in summer Neapolitans swim off the rocks and from the beach clubs of Posillipo; for the Gaiola, check visits and access beforehand, as they are regulated in summer.
Nearby sights
- Seafront and Castel dell'Ovothe seaside promenade
- Ferries to the islandshydrofoils from Mergellina
- Chiaiathe neighbourhood next door
Frequently asked questions
Do hydrofoils to the islands leave from Mergellina?
Yes, mainly to Ischia and Procida. For Capri, almost all of them leave from Molo Beverello.
Where to stay in Mergellina and Posillipo
17 places to stay in Mergellina and Posillipo on Napolibnb.it, the Naples holiday-rental portal: you contact the host directly, with no booking fees. Every listing shows its official CIN code.
