The Gaiola beach in Naples is definitely one of the most beautiful. It is also difficult to reach by public transport but not impossible. In this article, I will tell you a little about this enchanting place and more. I will tell you how to book a spot to the beach and how to get there. Ready? Iamme ià.
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Gaiola beach: where it is located
The Gaiola beach is located in the Posillipo area of Naples, one of the richest in the city. The beach is part of the Submerged Marine Park, now a protected category. It is no coincidence that here you will find many ancient villas and palaces facing the sea.
Remember that walking down to the beach is only possible on foot. There is no parking near the beach. For parking there is via Tito Lucrezio Caro (where the descent to the beach begins). Don't worry, I'll leave you a detailed map afterwards.
Gaiola beach: how to get there by your own means
For how to get to the Gaiola (if you are from Naples and the surrounding area) I recommend car or scooter. Of the two, scooter is better if you have one, I tell you this to overcome parking problems. In some months of the year the beach is very crowded (both by locals and tourists). So there is a risk of parking far away.
How to get to Gaiola by public transport
- C1
- C21
- C31
These are the 3 bus lines that stop closest to the gaiola. If I can give you some heartfelt advice, look for the route on google maps. From what will be your starting point it will give you the best route. Consider that, whatever the final stop is, there will be a bit of walking.
Gaiola beach: how to book the beach descent
Booking your descent to the beach is very simple and also mandatory. Just book on the official Gaiola website by entering the day and time. On the website you will find all the information on opening hours for each period of the year. On the website you will also find information on various activities that take place at the Underwater Park.
The beach and the two islets
Once you get there, enjoy some healthy relaxation in one of the most beautiful spots in the city. The backdrop to this location is obviously his majesty the Vesuvius. Once you get down to the beach, you can also admire the two islets from the terrace. Gaiola is also famous for these two rocks coming from the sea connected by a bridge.
Curiosities and Legends about Gaiola
- Gaiola Park is a 42-hectare Marine Protected Area
- It is said that the ghost of a faceless woman wanders around the Gaiola area. A woman who died in a shipwreck in 1911. The old fishermen of the place say that you can hear her moans on stormy days.
Conclusions
All you have to do is book the descent to Gaiola for a day of complete relaxation. I hope this short article has been useful to you. I also take this opportunity to leave you some articles I have written about Naples:
- Kayak tour of Posillipo
- Exploring the historic centre of Naples on foot in a day
- Naples itinerary in a day with a sea view
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