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Valentina M
Cogorno, Italy992 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
A wonderful and spring colourful view on the stunning Gulf of Napoli from the hill of Posillipo... just breathtaking ❤
Written April 11, 2021
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Eli B
Sydney, Australia3,552 contributions
Oct 2013 • Couples
I am standing on a terrace in Naples,on a headland called Posillipo,looking at the bay. To my left,through umbrella pines,the city red,ochre and sepia born from centuries of wear (well worn,indeed), forms a crescent towards Vesuvius. The volcano,in turn,sweeps down a long arc of the Sorrentine Peninsula,which constituting the southern arm of this gulf,faces me across a few kms of water clear enough,in today's pure light,to distinguish towns & villages and the old tower at the tip of Cape Minerva,where in past ages,a great bell was rung giving warning of Saracen ships.
Such clarity can last for days,or announce a sudden storm; and there are times when the southern wind.the humid Sirocco,drops its curtain of warm wool over all the incomparable scene.
Immediately below me,close to shore,there is a scattering of traditional Neopolitan fishing boats with worn indigo hulls,sometimes with erratic motor, more often silently propelled by the standing man at the oars,whose partner casts and retrieves the net.
On a fine nights,such boats use lamps to attract the fish that come. Fishing from small open boats is the hard life of these waters,plied without interruption since this shore was a Roman resort and its sea-none too clean this morning-so thick with the detritus of grandoise new houses that,according to Horace,'even the fish complained'.
A regatta of small yachts with coloured spinnakers has glided by. Far out,there is a ketch with reefed sails making south,for Amalfi or Salerno. Not far from land,but in deep water,the wave rises and withdraws over a reef,capped by an outcropping known as the Salt Rock,the "Pietra Salata".
In Naples,things are seldom what they appear. In summer,the reef will be active with young swimmers, who coming out of from the city in boats and rubber dinghies,use it as a diving board.- late summer,and this stretch of sea becomes an auto-strata of ferries,motor cruisers and small craft streaming back to Naples. By nightfall,the churning subsides. The fishermen return as night falls.
Like much else at naples,Posillipo is best explored on foot. The uneven paving of Via Posillipo slopes upward from Mergellina past the enfilade of old villas that,on the left,line the shore. To the right,the 19th century palazzi,with their shops and fruit stalls and cafes,and their hung laundry,line the street.
On the hillside above,among modern buildings,some countryside can still be seen,and a occasional splendid house,such as the neo-classical Villa d'Angri, now in disrepair. But its the seafront that enchants-even the scruffy stretch of red wall that all but conceals the skeleton seaside retreats,like Villa Emara where the spectacle of the bay has always been enjoyed.
Such clarity can last for days,or announce a sudden storm; and there are times when the southern wind.the humid Sirocco,drops its curtain of warm wool over all the incomparable scene.
Immediately below me,close to shore,there is a scattering of traditional Neopolitan fishing boats with worn indigo hulls,sometimes with erratic motor, more often silently propelled by the standing man at the oars,whose partner casts and retrieves the net.
On a fine nights,such boats use lamps to attract the fish that come. Fishing from small open boats is the hard life of these waters,plied without interruption since this shore was a Roman resort and its sea-none too clean this morning-so thick with the detritus of grandoise new houses that,according to Horace,'even the fish complained'.
A regatta of small yachts with coloured spinnakers has glided by. Far out,there is a ketch with reefed sails making south,for Amalfi or Salerno. Not far from land,but in deep water,the wave rises and withdraws over a reef,capped by an outcropping known as the Salt Rock,the "Pietra Salata".
In Naples,things are seldom what they appear. In summer,the reef will be active with young swimmers, who coming out of from the city in boats and rubber dinghies,use it as a diving board.- late summer,and this stretch of sea becomes an auto-strata of ferries,motor cruisers and small craft streaming back to Naples. By nightfall,the churning subsides. The fishermen return as night falls.
Like much else at naples,Posillipo is best explored on foot. The uneven paving of Via Posillipo slopes upward from Mergellina past the enfilade of old villas that,on the left,line the shore. To the right,the 19th century palazzi,with their shops and fruit stalls and cafes,and their hung laundry,line the street.
On the hillside above,among modern buildings,some countryside can still be seen,and a occasional splendid house,such as the neo-classical Villa d'Angri, now in disrepair. But its the seafront that enchants-even the scruffy stretch of red wall that all but conceals the skeleton seaside retreats,like Villa Emara where the spectacle of the bay has always been enjoyed.
Written March 30, 2014
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zuv
Bucharest, Romania36,717 contributions
Aug 2011 • Solo
Can be reached from Mergellina metro station(line 6) or funicular station with the same name.From here you can walk on Via Orazio for an outstanding view of the city and the Gulf of Naples.Don't miss Belvedere di Sant'Antonio a Posillipo.Then you can descent on Rampe Sant'Antonio a Posillipo(a steep,sinuous old street) to Piazza Sannazzaro and Mergellina harbour.
Written November 6, 2011
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UCMed - Food Culture
Sorrento, Italy156 contributions
Dec 2016 • Friends
Take the Metro 2 line, stop in Mergellina, get an icecream before at Chalet Ciro, walk all the way up Via Posillipo (side by the sea) and enjoy the most beautiful view in front of the gulf of Naples and on the beautiful villas by the sea. It's also possible to swim in some points
Written December 29, 2016
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Cory Bolotsky
Boston, MA233 contributions
Jan 2015 • Friends
As part of a day trip from Rome, I rented a car to go to Naples and Pompeii and Posilipo was our first stop to view the breathtaking lookout of Naples, Mt. Vesuvius, Capri and Amalfi. This was absolutely stunning and a great photo spot to take in the beauty of Italy. The mountains are steep and the roads are a bit windy but it’s a probably the best place to stop at for a photo, jog or (if you dare) bike ride. See my review of “Amalfi Coast Drive” for more details on my day long road trip.
Written January 13, 2015
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Philippeuk
Abergavenny, UK28 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
As suggested by other reviewers we took the 140 bus to the top of the Hill. I would not recommend going all the way up to the park but instead stop at the Marechiere area for the best view and an ice cream. It was a nice view but in my opinion it cannot beat the view you get from Sorrento. We thought there would be a lot more options for a nice drink with a view so we were disappointed to have spent an hour in public transports....
Written July 15, 2015
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philosykos
Athens, Greece2,188 contributions
Mar 2020
If you take a ride here you will get great views from the park of Naples and Vesuvius! Great place to stroll thru on a nice day and relax!
Written March 8, 2020
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MikeE73
Buffalo, NY149 contributions
Mar 2013
Take a walk along the waterfront west of downtown Naples and you begin to climb Posillipo Hill. The shore road towers over several dozen "beach homes" (that cost severl million dollars each) and within about a mile from the docks, you have a view worthy of a National Geopgraphic cover picture. The "beach houses" are far below the road and if you are watchful, you can have a picture of Castello D'Ovo centered right under Mt. Visuvius. A bit further along the road and you can take photos centered on the castle with Visuvius on the right and the marinas and port on the left.
It is not a steep walk, but it is a hill, so be careful. The neighborhood is decent and there is a sprinking of mom-and-pop shops along the way for snacks and water. Parking there, as in most of Naples, is abysmal. If walking the long hill is a problem, drive up it to Piazza San Luigi (you can't miss it as it is a parking lot for a movie theater in the middle of a residential area), park there and walk back towards Naples a few hundred yards.
It is not a steep walk, but it is a hill, so be careful. The neighborhood is decent and there is a sprinking of mom-and-pop shops along the way for snacks and water. Parking there, as in most of Naples, is abysmal. If walking the long hill is a problem, drive up it to Piazza San Luigi (you can't miss it as it is a parking lot for a movie theater in the middle of a residential area), park there and walk back towards Naples a few hundred yards.
Written March 17, 2013
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Haicapitocome
Rome, Italy9 contributions
Jul 2012
From the hill you can see the entire bay of Naples, Vesuvio and Capri, the sunset is magic! To go there you can get the bus 140, you can go to the top and then you can go downwards slowly...wonderful walk.
Written August 4, 2012
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Gomesgm
Florianopolis, SC112 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
My girlfriend and I went to Posilipo during the night to find a place for dinner and we were not disappointed. We had dinner at the Al Pruneto restaurant, and ate delicious seafood. Highly recommended.
Written February 9, 2016
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Vorrei sapere che dove possiamo trovare parcheggio custodito nel Posillipo?
Written September 23, 2021
Ciao a tutti ,
Questo weekend saro a Napoli, e vorrei visitare posillipo, come si puo raggiungere? A piedi? Mezzi pubblici? Grazie mille
Written September 16, 2019
puoi andare il autobus ed in taxi. tieni presente che l'autobus passa di rado ed ha un percorso obbligato. Le parti più belle di posillipo le puoi vedere bene se prendi in affitto uno scooter. Ci sono molte stradine che da Via Posillipo scendono al mare e dove è un pò complicato muoversi con altri mezzi. anche Via manzoni ha una strada parallela che percorrerai meglio con lo scooter, specie nella parte che prende nome di via del Marzano. Un altro motivo per cui ti consoglio lo scooter è che in molti posto è difficle parcheggiare e sicuramente vorrai fermarti a fotografare il panorama o scorci caratteristici e con lo scooter sarà più semplice
Written September 17, 2019
qualcuno saprebbe indicarmi se dalla stazione napoli centrale è possibile raggiungere posillipo con un mezzo di trasporto pubblico? grazie :)
Written March 17, 2019
Si ci sono pullman dalla stazione centrale a Posillipo
Written March 18, 2019
Hi,
How much for transfer from Naples airport to Positano? 2 adults and 1 child under 2?
Thanks
Written June 14, 2018
Denver 60, I read with interest your comments about Posillipo. Does the funicular take you right into Posillipo? Do you remember with one you took from Naples? I am also interested in walking from Naples to Posillipo. Does this take you along the coast with a water view? Thanks all. Linda
Written April 17, 2018
Buongiorno. Io e mio marito abbiamo affittato un appartamento proprio di fronte ai "Bagni Elena" per giugno, ma siccome non siamo mai stati in zona,volevamo saperne qualcosa in più. Ad esempio,abbiamo sentito che lì il mare è molto,lo potete confermare? Sicuramente faremo una gita a Napoli centro e a Pompei, ma vorremmo rilassarci al mare il più possibile.
Nelle vicinanze dei Bagni Elena,ci sono ristoranti, bar ecc.?
Grazie in anticipo per il tempo che vorrete dedicarci.
Written February 13, 2018
Scusate,il mare è molto bello e pulito...
Grazie
Written February 13, 2018
Where can I get information on hop on, hop off buses in Naples? Thanks!
Written July 18, 2017
If you are coming off a cruise the Hop on hop off is at the entrance of the cruise terminal.
Otherwise here is their site. It's worth it in Naples as you don't really want to drive (I did:)
Or go to their site
city-sightseeing. It
Written July 19, 2017
Salve volevo sapere se da Posillipo come si puo raggiungere marechiaro? Anche a piedi?grazie mille
Written May 31, 2017
Salve certamente e raggiungibile a piedi x che il panorama e molto invitante da poter percorrere a piedi piacevolmente..
Written June 5, 2017
How do I get there using public transport?
Written September 10, 2016
sapere se da Mergellina esiste un mezzo pubblico che arriva a villa imperiale.grazie
Written August 23, 2016
Ti voglio bene da qui alla luna.. E tu?
Io da qui a Posillipo.
Non vale, così vicino? Subito si arriva!
Subito si arriva? Ma tu l'he aspettato maje 'o 140?
...e' da ridere ma purtroppo spesso e' cosi...!...un posillipino...!
Written December 30, 2016
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