Gulf of Naples news
The news that matters if you are visiting Naples, the islands and the Amalfi Coast: transport, museums, openings and tourism, checked and up to date.
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31Oct 26Amalfi CoastRanking: 6 October 2026Amalfi ranks eighth in the world among small cities for Condé Nast Traveler readers in 2026
Amalfi is eighth in the world among small cities in Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards, ahead of Venice, and six Amalfi Coast hotels make Italy's top 17. The season review follows in Positano on 9 November.
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31Oct 26NaplesEstimates for 2027America's Cup in Naples: 278,893 attended the preliminary regatta, up to 3.5 million visitors expected in 2027
Sport e Salute's analysis of the September 2026 preliminary regatta: 278,893 attendances over four days and a 2027 estimate of 3–3.5 million visitors. The numbers, the comparison with Barcelona and what they mean if you want to go.
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31Oct 26CapriData: April–September 2026Capri's record summer 2026 for international shopping: the season is getting longer
Global Blue figures for April–September 2026 show Capri relying less on July and August: tax-free spending rose 11%, with +39% in spring and +18% in September. What that means when you choose your dates.
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31Oct 26IschiaCalendar: until 30 DecemberIschia in November and December 2026: events, hotel spas and Christmas in Casamicciola
Ischia doesn't switch off after summer: the island's calendar runs to 30 December with concerts, walks and Christmas in Casamicciola. In summer 2026 it was also Italy's second island on Ferryhopper. Dates and practical tips.
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31Oct 26ProcidaStart: announced as "soon"New Naples–Procida ferry: three daily sailings approved from Calata Porta di Massa
The Campania Region has approved a new daily ferry between Naples and Procida, with three sailings each way. The start is announced as "soon", with no date yet. Planned times and how to reach the island today.
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31Oct 26PompeiiAnnounced: 29 October 2026Pompeii wardrobe discovery on Via dell'Abbondanza: 38 coins, make-up tools and amulets
On 29 October 2026 the Archaeological Park of Pompeii announced the study of a wardrobe left closed since 79 AD, holding 38 bronze coins, make-up tools and amulets. What was inside and what you can see at the site today.
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31Oct 26CasertaUntil 5 December 2026Royal Palace of Caserta, autumn 2026: park treks, tours and children's workshops until 5 December
Until 5 December the Royal Palace of Caserta offers treks in the Royal Park, themed tours and children's workshops, created by Opera Laboratori. November and December dates, prices and how to book.
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31Oct 26SorrentoAnnounced: 16 October 2026Sorrento passes 3 million overnight stays as the peninsula bids for Italian Capital of Culture 2030
Six towns on the Sorrento Peninsula are bidding for the title of Italian Capital of Culture 2030. The bid was announced in Sorrento on 16 October 2026, alongside tourism figures: over 3 million overnight stays, mostly from abroad.
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30Oct 26PompeiiFrom 1 October 2026 · until further notice
Campania Express suspended from 1 October 2026: how to reach Pompeii, Herculaneum and Sorrento by Circumvesuviana
EAV has suspended the Naples-Sorrento tourist train from 1 October 2026 until further notice. Regular Circumvesuviana trains are running: stops, journey times and how to get a refund.
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30Oct 26Naples1 and 4 November 2026 · state museums freeFree museums in Naples on 1 and 4 November 2026: MANN, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Capodimonte and Caserta
Sunday 1 November is a free museum Sunday and on Wednesday 4 November state museums are free again. Hours, booking and limits for MANN, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Capodimonte, the Royal Palace, Sant'Elmo and the Royal Palace of Caserta.
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30Oct 26Naples1–30 November 2026 · flights via SalernoNaples airport closed 1–30 November 2026: flights via Salerno, shuttle buses and alternatives
Capodichino closes for runway works: flights move to Salerno, with €12 shuttle buses to Naples Central Station. What to check and how to reach Naples, the Amalfi Coast and the islands.
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30Oct 26NaplesExpected opening: the first half of 2027
Naples metro Line 1 to Capodichino airport: works status and expected opening
The Capodichino station on Line 1 is built but not yet open: the city aims for the first half of 2027. Until then, use the Alibus or a taxi to the airport. Latest dates and what will change.
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30Oct 26Campania9-22 November 2026 · transport at riskTransport strikes in Naples and Campania in November 2026: metro, Circumvesuviana, trains and flights
ANM metro, funiculars and buses stop on 16 November from 11am to 3pm; 20 November is a CGIL general strike and on 20-21 November trains and EAV stop. Dates, times and how to plan around them.
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