Waterfront: from Castel dell'Ovo toward Posillipo | Napoli

The walk Neapolitans do without thinking: Castel dell’Ovo, Caracciolo, Mergellina, Vesuvius ahead.

Waterfront: from Castel dell'Ovo toward Posillipo | Napoli

Waterfront & Posillipo · Napoli Half day Easy 7 km On foot By bike Public transport

The route near Napoli (Naples area)

Breathe Naples on the waterfront. Castle, Caracciolo, Mergellina. Posillipo only with legs left. Free, beautiful, mostly easy until the climbs.

Fact sheet

Area: Waterfront & Posillipo — Napoli, Campania
Time: 2-4 ore
Distance: 7 km
Start: Castel dell'Ovo
End: Mergellina / Posillipo
Coordinates: 40.82800, 14.24800

Stops

Castel dell'Ovo & Borgo Marinari

~45 min

Castle and harbour: coffee or lunch with a view if budget allows.
Via Caracciolo

~60 min

The waterfront ribbon. Ideal by bike or at a slow pace.
Mergellina

~40 min

Ferries, gelato, sunset. Easy end if you skip Posillipo.
Posillipo climb (optional)

~60 min

Serious views. Only with time and legs.

Map — Waterfront & Posillipo

OpenStreetMap centered on this route near Napoli (Campania).

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FAQ

OK for grandparents or a stroller?

Yes as far as Mergellina: flat and paved. Posillipo is another story (climbs).