Campania: Artecard 3 - 7 Day or Gold/Lite 365 City Pass
Discover Campania and Naples with a pass to visit 40 cultural sites and public transport (included only in the 3-day pass).
From 27,00 €
Campania is the ideal destination for all those dreaming of a holiday filled with history, gastronomy, nature and seaside charm. The ingredients for a wonderful seaside break are all there: from mild weather all year round to crystal-clear waters, from hidden beaches tucked into small coves to those bustling with bars and restaurants. Well connected to the region’s main cities, the islands of Campania offer not only spectacular waters but also breathtaking landscapes and exceptional gastronomic traditions. One of the best ways to explore the Parthenopean Islands is undoubtedly by boat, allowing you to admire stunning scenery as well as discover caves, secluded coves and beaches accessible only by sea.
Among all the islands, Capri has always been considered an exclusive and glamorous destination, famous for its Faraglioni and the stunning Blue Grotto. Ischia, the largest of the Campanian islands, attracts visitors from around the world for its thermal waters, millennia-old history and picturesque villages.
Procida, meanwhile, is a volcanic island characterised by typical Mediterranean beauty. Here time seems to have stood still, and the island is best experienced at its own leisurely, relaxing pace. The tiny islet of Vivara, connected to Procida by a bridge, harbours a truly unique natural heritage and can only be visited by advance booking through guided tours.
Finally, Nisida, which forms part of the Phlegrean Islands archipelago alongside Ischia, Procida and Vivara, is a small volcanic islet inaccessible to tourists and has thus been able to preserve its natural heritage intact.
Often synonymous with glamorous and exclusive holidays, Capri is the most famous of the Campanian islands. This island, characterised by extraordinary natural scenery and wonderful historical heritage, has become a destination renowned worldwide. Capri’s most celebrated attraction is undoubtedly the Piazzetta, symbol of the island’s social scene, where everyone dreams of sitting down for a coffee and perhaps spotting a celebrity.
Even the Roman emperors considered Capri a place of great fascination, and the island seduces not only through its elegance and sophistication, but also through its history. A visit to Capri means seeing the famous Faraglioni and taking a trip to the Blue Grotto, but also visiting the remains of Villa Jovis, a building dating from the 1st century BC, and the splendid Gardens of Augustus. Trekking enthusiasts, meanwhile, can plan an excursion to Monte Solaro, which at 589 metres is the highest and most panoramic point on the entire island.
Known worldwide for its thermal gardens, Ischia is a destination brimming with charm that, until the mid-1950s, was a small and peaceful fishing community.
Characterised by a history spanning millennia, paradisiacal beaches and breathtaking landscapes, Ischia only became an internationally renowned tourist destination from the mid-twentieth century onwards, thanks to publisher and film producer Angelo Rizzoli. In 1951, Rizzoli arrived here with his yacht and from that year onwards worked to promote the island, attracting elite international tourism.
Famous worldwide for its waters, Ischia is home to a natural thermal park that’s free and open all year round, Baia di Sorgeto, as well as thermal gardens of the highest calibre. Don’t miss a visit to the charming village of Sant’Angelo, which is also home to one of the island’s best-known beaches, Cava Grado.
Procida is the least well-known of the Campanian islands, yet it’s a destination that successfully combines historical sites with beautiful natural landscapes and beaches with crystal-clear waters. Procida wins hearts through its simplicity. Characterised by a peaceful, low-key atmosphere, you can still see fishermen’s small boats returning with their catch, narrow staircases winding through colourful houses and vibrant buildings. The island’s fame grew after scenes from cinematic masterpieces such as “Il Postino” featuring Massimo Troisi and “The Talented Mr. Ripley” with Matt Damon were filmed here.
Marina Corricella, one of Procida’s main centres, is the island’s oldest fishing village and a place where you can enjoy beautiful sunsets. Marina Grande, also known as Marina di Sancio Cattolico (or Sent’ Co), is where boats connecting the island to the mainland dock. This is one of the liveliest areas on the island and home to many shops, craft workshops and restaurants.
Connected to Procida by a footbridge, Vivara was thousands of years ago a volcanic crater united with the island of Procida. The islet is now a nature reserve protected since 1974 and a State nature reserve since 2002, which can only be accessed when accompanied by accredited guides and after booking through Procida council’s website.
Here you can enjoy excursions and trekking to admire truly rare examples of flora and fauna, while also discovering viewpoints with breathtaking scenery. The island is characterised not only by unspoilt, wild nature but is also famous for its seabed, which is a sought-after destination for diving enthusiasts.
A small volcanic islet, Nisida was a highly prized location even among the ancient Greeks, who named it Nesida, which in Greek means “Small island”. The island is part of the Phlegrean Islands archipelago but, unlike Ischia, Procida and Vivara, is not open to tourists, who can therefore only admire it from afar.
Many figures from both ancient and more recent history have fallen in love with the island and its landscapes, building grand villas and sumptuous residences here. The Bourbons made the island a hunting reserve, while during French rule Joachim Murat restructured an ancient watchtower to build a penitentiary.
Located off the Posillipo Promontory, Nisida is connected to the mainland by a road bridge built in the 1930s and currently hosts a military garrison and a juvenile detention centre opened in 1934.
There are also several smaller islets in the Campanian archipelago, including the Aragonese Castle Islet6 off Ischia, the San Martino Islet7 in the municipality of Monte di Procida, the Gaiola Islet8 at the far tip of Posillipo, the Megaride Islet9, on which stands Castel dell’Ovo, in Naples, the Rovigliano Rock10 near the mouth of the River Sarno. Off Capri, there are the three celebrated Faraglioni di Capri11 and the three islands of Li Galli12 (Gallo Lungo, Castelluccia and Rotonda), on the Amalfi Coast.
In the following map you can see the location of the main places of interest mentioned in this article.
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