Naples Mergellina Ventotene ferry

Naples Mergellina Guide

Naples Mergellina Ferry Port

Mergellina is a coastal town found in the city of Naples, a large city resting on the west coast of Italy, bordering the Tyrrhenian Sea. The port is used as the gateway to other coastal resorts around Italy and the surrounding islands.

What is there to do in Mergellina?

Painters, artists and poets have decorated Mergellina in a sea of beauty; head there in the summer and the sun shines down on the blanket of colourful houses, picturesque harbour and archaic architecture. Small boats line the docks, and fisherman grace the key spots, indicating to all who visit about the proud maritime heritage embedded in Mergellina’s history. The promenade has remained unaffected by the town’s gradual modernisation, still showcasing the infrastructure that belonged to the town since the 13th Century. To really witness the wonderful aesthetics of Mergellina, traverse up the hill towards the famous church where you can bask in the breathtaking vistas afforded from the apex of the landscape. After a day embarking on a challenging walk, treat yourself to some delicious Italian cuisine at one of the fine restaurants laying in the town centre and the harbour.

How do you get around Mergellina?

The town is very compact and the charming scenery and cobbled streets lend themselves to a leisurely stroll around the sleepy atmosphere.

Ventotene Guide

Ventotene Guide

Ventotene is small island in the Pontine Islands group off the west coast of Italy. At just 3km long and 800m wide, Ventotene gets its name from the prevailing winds that blow over the island (wind in Italian is vento).