Off the west coast of Italy lies the beautiful Italian city of Naples. According to ancient legend, the body of the nymph Partenope was found in the place where this city was founded.
It is contrasting not only in its location: the city is washed by the waters of the Gulf of Naples, where the majestic and dangerous Vesuvius stands. Here, modernity is intertwined with eternal antiquity, the villas of the rich are concentrated and there is a danger of coming close to street thieves and smugglers.
Personification of Italy
Naples is embraced by eternal passions and unleashes them - along with national hospitality - on guests and tourists. Even those who live in other regions say that the true spirit of Italy is concentrated in Naples. We also witnessed this when Sophia Loren herself showed us from the screen the exact image of the Italian woman and the Italian lifestyle. Here, clothes are drying on the streets, you can watch the "debriefing" between ardent Italian women.
Out of town
Although Naples is located near the water, the beaches are within the citymissing. The coast is mostly rocky and sand is rare. Coves are suitable for vacationers, which are located a little further, and you can get to them by water using a boat. But such a walk will open a beautiful view of the coastal cliffs.
Hotels that abound in Naples have beaches. But not all are classic. For example, when booking a hotel, you should find out if it is located on a rock. Otherwise, tourists may be offered to go down to the beach in an elevator. By the way, it is possible that you will have to climb back to your hotel room along winding and uncomfortable rocky paths.
Mostly the beaches of Naples are outside the city. They can be reached by ferry, train or bus. During the swimming season, specially organized routes await fans of beach holidays.
Be sure to visit Ischia
At 40 kilometers from the city is the island of Ischia, which is considered the largest in the Gulf of Naples. Here is the Aragonese castle, standing on the hill of a separate island, and other attractions. A picturesque panorama awaits tourists: vineyards and citrus groves. Small bays and sandy beaches are also concentrated here: Chiaia, Citara.
On the island there are he alth and recovery parks called "Thermal". Arriving in Naples, the beaches of Ischia should definitely be included in the list of planned places to visit. Naturally, you can get there by ferry, which runs every 30 minutes. Why should?Because it is here that you can enjoy the pleasant water in the thermal pool, even when it is cool outside.
Positano - a paradise for tourists
If you have already arrived in Naples, the beaches of which are quite peculiar, by all means go to Positano, located just 60 km away. Spiaggia Grande is located here - a pebble beach, which, however, is always crowded. But in Fornillo, which is distinguished by sand of volcanic origin, on the contrary, there are relatively few people. It is Positano that Italians consider one of the most romantic places not only in Italy, but also in the world.
Don't let the fact that the beaches of Naples (photo above) scare you is a peculiar phenomenon, but there are many sights and features characteristic of the "new city" here.
