Advertisement
Parco Sommerso di Gaiola - Area Marina Protetta

Parco Sommerso di Gaiola - Area Marina Protetta

Parco Sommerso di Gaiola - Area Marina Protetta
4.5
About
The Gaiola Underwater Park is a Marine Protected Area established in 2002 along the Posillipo coast, in the northwestern Gulf of Naples. The Park owes its singularity to the fusion of volcanological, biological and archaeological aspects inserted in one of the most attractive coastal landscape in the Gulf. Many ancient roman remains (I Century b.C.) lie underwater because of a geological phenomenon (bradyseism). It’s possible to visit it by glass-bottom boat, snorkeling and diving tours.
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listing
Tours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
What is Travelers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.

Top ways to experience Parco Sommerso di Gaiola - Area Marina Protetta and nearby attractions

See what travelers are saying

  • Davide B
    Caserta, Italy545 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Relaxation and history at the Gaiola submerged park
    I spent a wonderful day at the Gaiola Underwater Park and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. The beach offers a relaxing and peaceful environment, perfect for relaxing under the sun and enjoying the sound of the waves. The crystal clear water and the air you breathe create a heavenly and magical atmosphere, ideal for taking a refreshing swim or going canoeing (highly recommended). Additionally, the area is well maintained and clean, which helped make my time there even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this wonderful cove to anyone looking for a place to relax and have fun in a natural and evocative environment. Naples and its places to be discovered!
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 28, 2024
  • Gianpaolo I
    Naples, Italy30 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Gaiola oasis of beauty
    This morning for the first time I visited the marine protected area and I can only congratulate you for what you have done to make it usable. The ascent as expected has been tough , but good things must be a little uncomfortable . The security officer very courteous to everyone and careful to enforce the rules of the area in the right ways. Bravo. Gianpaolo Iannone
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written August 9, 2024
  • Rosario M
    15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cave of Seiano (posillipo)
    The site I did not know is very beautiful and full of history. Well illustrated by young Teresa, our Guide who has involved us pleasantly in history making us love more than before our Italian beauties. Thank you very much. Garnet Francis.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written August 20, 2024
  • treb0r55
    Nantes, France18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our site favorite
    We visited Pausilypon in the company of Paola who also gave us high quality feedback in French. As soon as we enter the cave of Seiano, the magic happens... The site is sublime and, thanks to Paola, we have gone back in history. Pausilypon is obviously too little known! Should we regret or rejoice? In any case, congratulations to the association that makes him live. Excavations are still ongoing and we will probably return. Do not forget to check the website before the visit.
    Visited October 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 25, 2024
These reviews are the subjective opinion of Tripadvisor members and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.


4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles768 reviews
Excellent
589
Very good
111
Average
30
Poor
10
Terrible
28

These reviews have been automatically translated from their original language.
This service may contain translations provided by Google. Google disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to translations, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and freedom from forgery.

Alessandra B
12 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
Beautiful corner. Ideal for doing a bit of trekking to reach the beach on foot. You can admire many fish as it is a protected area as well as the breathtaking view of the gulf with Vesuvius. Ancient buildings to be admired practically on the water. We will return in the summer. From May it is necessary to book online for free on the site because places are limited and you can only stay on site for half a day.
Google
Written January 10, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Nils E
Zurich, Switzerland169 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021 • Couples
Such a beautiful place. We took our snorkels an explored the area. Cristal clear water with at least 10 meter visibility. You need to book beforehand to get inside and down there is little internet. The beach is closed between 1pm and 2pm and you need to book either the morning or afternoon slot.
Written September 22, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Antonella M
Naples, Italy12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
The route to the Seiano cave was very interesting, as our guide, Giovanni, was able to tell us in great detail the history of this extraordinary and perhaps too little-known archaeological site. At the end of the tunnel when you arrive at the villa you are immersed in the history of an extraordinary city of Naples. Finally, the view takes your breath away. Absolutely recommended.
Google
Written December 30, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Simon F
Southampton, UK94 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Couples
The area is nice enough by there are rules every where.

You can’t take plastic down so you can’t take drinks but also no where to buy drinks (or food) so didn’t drink for hours in 30 heat. There are officials watching you like hawks and it’s very cramped. Felt a bit like some type of beach prison.

You have to book ahead but the beach name on Google doesn’t match up which is spiaggia della gaiola. We found it very confusing.

You can’t swim where the ruins are my partner tried not knowing that and got screamed at.

Each to their own but we felt it was a day wasted. One of the officials seemed more interested in a group of young girls.
Written September 8, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

norma m
2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Friends
I would have liked to describe the beauty of the beach but unfortunately we were not allowed to enter, even though we had booked!
We went on May 10th with two people, we had booked the morning shift, until 1pm, unfortunately we arrived close to the time because we missed the bus and took the wrong turn, being the first time and coming from outside the region we can to stay. We arrive at the park entrance at around 12.45pm and the guardian tells us that it is now late as the morning shift ends at 1pm. Obviously we couldn't book for the afternoon, because we hadn't canceled the morning reservation in time and therefore couldn't make another one. The good thing is that in the meantime a girl who was with us booked to enter in the afternoon and the website still showed around 160 empty seats, this means that there was no one on the beach! If the guardian wanted, he could let us down even for just a quarter of an hour! Also because there was no one on the road leading to the beach and at 1pm only a small group of ten kids were returning from the beach. Unfortunately the guardian was adamant. I thought I was in Naples not in front of a Swiss guard! In my opinion, there should be more openness towards tourists, given that they are often people who wake up at 4 in the morning and take trains/buses/metro to reach certain places! The beach was certainly beautiful but unfortunately I won't be going back. I recommend that if you go there, even if in the low season, be precise because if they can avoid letting you in they will.
Google
Written May 19, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

giunovecento
Naples, Italy97 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022 • Solo
The place is spectacular. It's a shame that the management leaves something to be desired. Zone A which includes the cliff in front of the island of Gaiola, (the most beautiful area) is now off-limits. While previously it was possible to enter at least with a limited number of people, it is now completely closed. At most they allow you to take a selfie from the wall. Among other things, the volunteers ruin the quiet of the place with continuous and useless calls to the boats or people who pass harmlessly in their kayaks along the stretch of water in front of the islet.
The "free" beach is currently limited as if the pandemic were still there and to book you need incredible luck, and among other things you can only stay for a time slot (which among other things never includes sunset).
I had been there before Covid and, apart from July-August, I enjoyed it peacefully without these absurd and excessive rules. Since 2020, apart from this brief parenthesis, I have never been back.
Maybe they should think about environmental protection more seriously than telling kayaks to go offshore.
I hope for the future that there will be a participated competition for the assignment of this wonderful place.
Google
Written August 10, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Dora V
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Family
Terrible situation. I want to make a reservation for Saturday and Sunday and every time I access the site it's full? Even a week earlier but then is it a SCAM? And shockingly, I've never been able to go there because of this thing. There's something underneath.
Google
Written June 16, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Hannah B
4 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
If you’re looking to swim and snorkel right by the ruins, you are not able to. I asked if we could go over there, and was told “it is an impossible dream.” Lol. It’s only open to the tours they provide on weekends due to being a protected area. You can swim in Zone B which is the opposite side of the office/you cannot see the ruins from here. It’s still a beautiful swimming spot and was not too crowded when we went. You can still take a photo with the ruins from behind. We snorkeled in Zone B and could see some fishies, though not a tropical setting. The water was nice on a very hot July day! But a challenge to get there and back from Naples.
Written July 22, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

chris s
10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
I was looking up best beaches to go in Naples and come across this one! Absolutely stunning! It is limited to 200 people and you have to pre book but arrive early enough and you won’t be disappointed. The water is crystal clean and great for snorkelling.
Written August 13, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Gennaro G
Florence, Italy70 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
A corner of life, cared for with grace and pragmatism, by a group of "artisans of beauty", to remind this city that "ordinary" beauty is possible, it is not a miracle that comes from outside, but a human fact, a fact by humans who believe in the beauty of what is right.
A public place, but for ALL the public, without shortcuts and favoritism.
A free place, but in the sense that IT IS ALREADY PAID FOR.
A well-organised place, managed with intelligence and tenacity.
Impossible not to recommend it.
A place complementary to the archaeological visit.
In short, here it becomes clear that the Partenope Mermaid is certainly not a legend.
And if it really is a legend, it will be because this place is legendary...
Google
Written August 21, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Showing results 1-10 of 81
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing

Parco Sommerso di Gaiola - Area Marina Protetta - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2025)

All Naples HotelsNaples Hotel DealsLast Minute Hotels in Naples
All things to do in Naples
Day Trips in Naples
RestaurantsFlightsVacation RentalsTravel StoriesCruisesRental Cars