History, art, food, but also and above all the sea: Naples is this and much more. There are many beaches to visit and discover in and around the city. Characteristic spaces located in picture-postcard panoramas, all waiting to be discovered. 

The sea in Naples has no season. As soon as the temperatures rise a little, it is time to dive back into the waves and stroll on the beach. So let's discover together 5 beaches to go to the sea in and around Naples, a must-see list for your trip to the city. 

5. The Gaiola beach

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We start with one of the most beautiful beaches in Naples: the Gaiola beach. We are located in the Posillipo district, best known for its proximity to the sea and its marvellous views of the city's gulf. Starting from Piazza Garibaldi, more generally from the centre, the easiest way to get to the Gaiola is by metro line 2. You get off at Mergellina, where after a 10-minute walk you take bus 140 towards Capo Posillipo. When you get off the bus, take the small road on the left, which is the Discesa Gaiola, a road that will take you directly to the Gaiola beach.

The Gaiola beach is divided into two parts and both are free. However, it is necessary to book on the official website of the Gaiola submerged area to access it, such is the demand every week. In fact, we are talking about one of the most beautiful places to experience on hot, sea days. Here we find a combination of breathtaking scenery and ancient history. The beach is surrounded by high cliffs and rocky coves that create an intimate and evocative atmosphere. In short, an experience to be lived. 

Necessary expenses:
- 90-minute ANM ticket: €1.80. 

4. Miseno and Miliscola beaches

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We move on to Bacoli, on the north-west side of Naples, a town that offers beautiful coastal landscapes and unspoilt nature. Among the most important beaches, we certainly find the Miseno and Miliscola beaches. Here you can choose whether to go to the free beach or use one of the numerous lidos along the seafront. The choice will then be between the fun and drinks offered by the bathing establishments or a quiet relaxation with your family lying on the beach.

To get to the beaches of Miseno and Miliscola, starting from the city centre, take metro line 1 to the Piazza Dante station and get off at the Medaglie d'Oro station. Not far from there, from the terminus in Piazza Muzii, a shuttle bus leaves for Capo Miseno. The shuttle leaves from Vomero at 8:00, 9:00, 10:00 and 11:00 and returns from Miseno at 15:00, 16:00, 17:00 and 18:00. Alternatively, there is the cumana to Torregaveta, the last stop on the line, then walk from there for a stretch of road. 

Necessary expenses:
- Metro ticket: 1.80 euro
- Ticket for the shuttle bus: 3 euros

3. Lo Scoglione (The big cliff of Marechiaro)

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We return to Posillipo, a stone's throw from Gaiola, which we have already mentioned and praised. This time we choose the Scoglione di Marechiaro, one of the most beautiful places to swim in Naples. It is a long tufa rock where you can settle down with your own towel or rent a sunbed from the kiosks in the area. Admission is free but the number of bathers it can accommodate is limited so it is advisable to arrive as early as possible to get the best seats.

Getting to the Scoglione di Marechiaro is much the same as Gaiola, although this time the final destination is Calata Ponticello in Marechiaro. Starting from Piazza Garibaldi, take Metro Line 2 and get off at the Mergellina station, once you exit, proceed along the seafront to Piazzetta Leone a Mergellina, here take bus 140 and get off at the Posillipo-Rione Primavera stop. To get to the cliff, there will be a local fishermen's boat that will take you there for only €5.

Necessary expenses:
- ANM 90-minute ticket: 1.80 euros.
- Boat to get to the Scoglione: 5 euros. 

2. Sorrento Peninsula: Ieranto Bay

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Speaking of the best beaches to visit in Naples for swimming, we cannot fail to mention the Sorrento Peninsula and all its incredible beauty. In particular, we focus on the Baia di Ieranto, a hidden treasure located in the municipality of Massa Lubrense, near Sorrento. It is a place that can only be reached on foot or by sea, which helps to preserve its natural beauty and tranquillity. The path leading to the bay offers spectacular views of the Gulf of Naples and the Sorrento Peninsula.

The Ieranto Bay can be reached by land by descending a path of about 4 km. It will be tiring, especially on hot days, but in the end it will be worth it. The Baia di Ieranto is part of Nerano, a hamlet of Massa Lubrense, a town near Sorrento. Nerano can be easily reached by SITA buses that can be taken either from Naples' central station in Piazza Garibaldi or directly outside the Circumvesuviana station in Sorrento. The Circumvesuviana can be taken at the central station in Naples. When you arrive in the small square of Nerano, follow the main road downhill for about ten metres and you will find the entrance to the path on the right.

Necessary expenses:
- Circumvesuviana (Naples-Sorrento) ticket: 4.10 euros
- SITA bus tickets: 2.40 euro to 3.00 euro

1. Amalfi Coast: Arienzo beach

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Another sea area not to be missed is the Amalfi Coast, another pearl of Campania. Positano, Praiano, Amalfi are all wonderful little villages. But among them there is an even smaller but incredibly charming one: Arienzo. The beach of Arienzo is truly a pearl. It is also nicknamed the beach of the 'three hundred steps' because three hundred is the number of steps one must descend before reaching it. 

At the beach in Arienzo, you will find both an area with free access and bathing establishments. You can choose to stay on the free beach or go to a bathing establishment. This beach is also never too chaotic, so there is no need to rush to the post office or to make reservations. Moreover, getting to Arienzo is very easy: take the circumvesuviana to Piazza Garibaldi and get off at Sorrento; once there, take the SITA SUD bus line 5070 and get off at the 'Arienzo' stop. 

Necessary expenses:
- Circumvesuviana (Naples-Sorrento) ticket: 4.10 euros
- SITA bus tickets: 2.40 euro to 3.00 euro