Visit Naples Italy

The city of Naples is obviously a port town. Many times you will probably want to travel to the surrounding islands such as Capri and Ischia as well as the city of Sorrento. For many the only way to do this is by use of a ferry. So then how do you find information about the various ferry services? You come to my website.

In order to get a ferry you have two choices Molo Beverello and Mergellina which are the two ports that offer ferry service. In the summer months you can usually just show up and board a ferry as there are frequent trips due to the amount of tourists in the area. Otherwise you will need to pick up a ferry route timetable at either one of these ports.

There really is two types of transport around Naples, fast or slow. The fast type of transport is the hydrofoil that is supposed to give a smooth ride to all the islands. The second type is the slow moving car ferry that can cause many to become seasick because they are not really made for supreme comfort.

Listed below are some of the ferry services that operate out of the two ports that I have mentioned before. Most of the websites can be a bit out of date and it may be best to contact someone direct in order to get the most up to date information.

• Alilauro
• Caremar
• SNAV
• MedMar

That should get you on your way in finding the best route to go to where ever you want in the bay of Naples.

The island of Capri (pronounced KA pri) is perhaps the jewel of the Naples coast. It is one of the most serene and beautiful islands I have ever visited. I could not help but be at peace on this island. When I visited it not so long ago I wanted to stay and make the place my home. It is one of the best places I have ever been in my life. But that is just my personal experience with the island.

I know I am not the only one to feel the same way after visiting the island. It is a very small island that has very few cars and only two small towns. During the day however the island is packed with tourists from the various cruise ships that are in the area. So if you are expecting a quiet get away then you will be disappointed as this island is nothing but quiet during the day. But that to me just adds to its charm. At night however it is a completely different story as most of the day trippers have left the island and the area and  you have the island to a small amount of residents and travelers that stay overnight.

This island is also an attraction to many celebrities and it is not uncommon to see some very high profile actors and actresses on this island during the film festival that takes place here. In fact when Ferrari launches a new version of their automobiles they usually have a party on the island to launch the new car.

Is this island worth visiting through? Well that depends. If you can survive an almost an hour long boat trip from Naples  then yes. Just as a tip though if you choose to go to this island the trip from Sorrento is much better as it is a far smaller distance from the port of Sorrento to the island.

Because of the clientele that frequents the island the prices are a bit steep to say the least. When you have to rub shoulders with multi-million dollar celebrities you are pretty sure that the hotel prices are going to be up there in price. The surrounding stores also represent some of the higher brand stores you would find in Beverly Hills and in the heart of the Rome shopping district. Restaurants as well are very expensive as they can cater to the higher end market. As always if you want to get the best deal always ask the locals where they shop or eat and I am sure you will receive a better deal.