Marine tourism in Campania

480 kilometers of coastline, 19 Blue-Flag shores: Marvel at Campania's landscapes and seaside, revealed through the Region's disposition to hospitality and slow, sustainable tourism.

Heading north from the southernmost point - from Sapri across splendid Scario and through fine Villammare - is the Gulf of Policastro. It is a natural arch shut-in north by Punta Infreschi and south by Capo Scalea. The Ascea, Pisciotta, and Camerota "marinas" are sort of a projection of the respective villages opening onto the seascape.

The Amalfi Coast, in the Gulf of Salerno, sits on a terrace sheer from the sea, its lights changing with time, weather, and season. Its thirteen villages - all world-famous and beloved - interweave and merge under the UNESCO aegis of Campania's superb World Heritage Sites.

The coast from Castellammare di Stabia to Punta Campanella reaches out to the Tyrrhenian Sea, almost skimming the isle of Capri. Orchards, vineyards, and olive groves slowly declining to sea trace the winding outline of the coast, opening out on the breathtaking vistas of the Bay of Naples, Mount Vesuvius, and Capri. With its refined and posh "Piazzetta", the so-called Faraglioni, and the via Camerelle promenade, the isle is an invitation to slow stays in the name of elegance and dolce vita.

The other two isles in the Bay of Naples are Ischia and Procida. Rich with nature, so much that its colors and scents change with the changing of tides and seasons, Ischia is otherwise known as the Green Island. Whereas Procida was awarded Capital of Culture in 2022 for its intrinsic qualities as a meeting place for cultures and the strenuous care for the marine environment and local traditions.

Further north, Baia and Bacoli keep the majority of Phlegraean archaeology. The magnificent Roman ruins testify to ancient splendor when the place was the most luxurious holiday center, famous for its intensely exploited thermal waters. Most of ancient Baia collapsed underwater as a result of bradyseism. However, it is still visitable by glass-bottomed boats and scuba diving guided tours.

Finally, in the millenary city of Naples, one can bask in the sunlight at the beach while immersing in history. The Gaiola in Posillipo is a small tufa islet and one of the most beautiful places in the entire bay of Naples. The protected area goes from Marechiaro to the bay of Trentaremi, below the Pausilypon Archaeological Park.

From Scario to the isles in the Bay of Naples, Campania counts more than ten lighthouses, most still in good order, ensuring sailors with a concrete tool alongside the latest technologies. One of the most iconic lighthouses in Campania is in Punta Carena, on the Isle of Capri. It rises to its full splendor on the southern land spit. Visitors can climb it to enjoy the sunset and the breathtaking view from above.

Campania and its magnificent sun-kissed coastline offer a unique yachting experience. Their wide choice of marinas provides top-quality services and leading facilities. Campania's ports, recording increasingly growing numbers every year, are essential to the development of the territory. For this reason, the Region has invested 160 million euros in the improvement of tourist ports, with tourism enhancement as a final goal.

The main tourist ports are in Naples and Salerno. The first one accommodates boats of all sizes enabling sailing enthusiasts to dock in the heart of Naples. The city also has three natural inlets: Nisida, Mergellina, and, lastly, the military dock of Molosiglio - all amounting to more than 2500 berths.

Currently, the sailing infrastructures in Salerno are deployed at the commercial shipping port and the so-called Masuccio Salernitano port, allowing for a total capacity of 2140 berths. The nearby Marina d'Arechi is one of the biggest tourist ports in the Mediterranean, with berths for boats ranging from 10 to 100 meters in length, and a 340,000 square-meter water expanse.

Another important tourist port is Sorrento's Marina Piccola, located in a small inlet of the Sorrento peninsula, not far from Piazza Tasso. The port is just a few nautical miles from the main destinations of the Sorrento-Amalfi coast and the isles of Capri, Ischia, and Procida, also ensuring a connection with the port of Naples and the archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Further south, the port of Agropoli is a haven close to the historic center and shopping district. It is also close to the Trentova bay reserve, whose crystal-clear waters have been awarded the blue flag several times. With approximately 1100 berths, Agropoli is the largest port in Cilento, in the south of Salerno. Moorings come complete with energy and water supplies, sewers, and fire-fighting systems.

The port facilities presented serve as an overview of yachting accommodations in Campania. However, there are several other tourist ports - to name a few: those in Capri, Ischia, Procida, Marina di Camerota, and Sapri. With this wide variety of marinas and luxury services, Campania proves to be one of the most desired and acclaimed sailing destinations. Campania welcomes visitors with open arms for an unforgettable experience, whether one is looking to explore the beauties of the coast or the isles.