Marine Protected Areas and Free Beaches 

Gaiola Beach is a marine protected area of extraordinary natural beauty, located in the heart of the Submerged Park.

• Reservation: Mandatory. Access is free but limited to a maximum number of people per time slot (9:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00). It is necessary to book on the official website areamarinaprotettagaiola.it.

• How to get there: Take bus 140 to Posillipo (Capo Posillipo stop) and then continue on foot down the Gaiola descent. It is advisable to consult local maps as the final stretch is pedestrian-only.

Spiaggia delle Monache. One of the most loved beaches in Posillipo, famous for its crystal-clear sea.

• Reservation: Managed through the spiaggelibere.it portal. It is possible to book the day before for the following day. If you do not show up by 13:00, the reservation expires automatically.

• How to get there: It is reached mainly by sea or through the signposted pedestrian paths from the via Posillipo area. There is no direct parking, therefore the use of public transport (line 140) is strongly recommended.

Mappatella Beach. Located at Rotonda Diaz, it is the most accessible free beach in the city center.

• Reservation: No reservation is required, access is free.

• How to get there: Located along the Caracciolo seafront, it is easily reachable on foot from Piazza Vittoria or by using Metro Line 6 (Arco Mirelli or Piazza della Repubblica stop).

Bagno Elena. A historic establishment that combines ancient charm with modern bathing facilities.

• Reservation: Recommended via the official website bagnoelena.it or by contacting +39 081 575 5058.

• How to get there: Located at Via Posillipo, 14. It is easily reachable with bus 140.

Baia delle Rocce Verdi. Part of the Villa Fattorusso complex, it offers a spectacular panoramic view of the entire Gulf.

• Reservation: It is a private facility and is very popular; reservation is strongly recommended through their online booking system.

• How to get there: Located at Via Posillipo, 68. It can be reached with bus 140. It is advisable to check internal parking availability before arriving by car.

Marechiaro. More than just a single beach, it is an entire iconic seaside village.

• Reservation: Not necessary for the village, but to access the "Scoglione" or private establishments it is necessary to refer to local facilities.

• How to get there: Take bus 140 to Capo Posillipo, then walk down the characteristic ramps. To reach the most famous cliffs (like the "Scoglione"), you rely on local fishermen's boats that depart from the pier.