Boat itinerary from Mergellina to Marechiaro... so much beauty!
There’s a unique way to connect with Naples: seeing it from the sea.
A day by boat along the city's western coast is an experience that blends beauty, relaxation, and storytelling—among historic palaces mirrored in the water, secluded inlets, and tales scented with salt and memory.
Setting off from Mergellina
The ideal starting point is the port of Mergellina, with its comings and goings of boats, colorful fishing vessels, and the unmistakable silhouette of Mount Vesuvius on the horizon. From here, you head out to sea, leaving the bustling city behind to discover another side of Naples: slower, quieter, and bathed in blue.
As you sail along the coastline, you skirt the cliffs of Posillipo, where historic villas cling to the rock: legendary places like Villa Rosebery, the presidential residence, or Villa Volpicelli, made famous in many TV series. The colors of the facades blend with the green of the vegetation and the deep blue of the sea.
La Gaiola and hidden beauty
One of the most enchanting stops along the way is the protected area of La Gaiola, with its twin islets and ancient submerged ruins visible even from the surface. Here, nature mingles with legend—local lore says the place is "cursed," as many of its former residents met mysterious misfortunes. But the allure of this spot is irresistible: transparent waters, serene silence, and an underwater world waiting to be glimpsed.
Marechiaro and Naples’ most famous window
The journey culminates in the seaside village of Marechiaro, home to the famous “Fenestrella” — the flowered window immortalized by Salvatore Di Giacomo’s iconic Neapolitan song ‘A Marechiaro. The window still opens onto the Gulf, a silent guardian of love stories and moonlit serenades.
A stop in Marechiaro is the perfect chance for a refreshing swim, a seafood lunch, or simply to soak in a view that has enchanted poets, artists, travellers.
