Gulf of Naples
The Islands of the Gulf
Three distinct islands: Capri (glamour, Blue Grotto), Ischia (volcanic spas, Castle), Procida (authentic, no crowds). All reachable by ferry in <1 hour from Naples.
The Gulf of Naples is one of the most beautiful in the Mediterranean, and its islands are its crown jewels. Each has a strong and unmistakable identity: difficult to visit them all in one trip, but impossible to choose just one.
Capri, Ischia and Procida are all reachable from Naples Molo Beverello or Pozzuoli with frequent ferries and hydrofoils. In summer, connections multiply. From Sorrento, Capri is reached in 20–25 minutes by hydrofoil.
The Islands of the Gulf
Capri
The most iconicThe Blue Grotto, the Faraglioni sea stacks and the glamorous Piazzetta: the most iconic island in the Gulf of Naples.
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Anacapri
Nature & PanoramasThe upper village of Capri: Villa San Michele, the chairlift to Monte Solaro (589 m) and the ancient Phoenician Steps.
Discover Anacapri
Ischia
Spas & NatureThe green island of the Gulf: natural thermal parks, the Aragonese Castle, volcanic beaches and Monte Epomeo (789 m).
Discover Ischia
Forio
Sunsets & SpasThe Poseidon Gardens, the Soccorso Church at sunset and the natural thermal pools at Sorgeto Bay.
Discover Forio
Procida
The most authenticThe smallest and most authentic: colourful houses at Marina Corricella, Italian Capital of Culture 2022.
Discover Procida
The Islands by the Numbers
3
islands in the Gulf of Naples
25 min
Sorrento → Capri by hydrofoil
789 m
Monte Epomeo, Ischia
2022
Procida Capital of Culture
Getting to the Islands
| Island | From Naples (Beverello) | From Sorrento | From Pozzuoli |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capri | ~50 min (ferry) / ~40 min (hydrofoil) | ~20–25 min (hydrofoil) | - |
| Ischia | ~75 min (ferry) / ~50 min (hydrofoil) | - | ~35 min (ferry) |
| Procida | ~35 min (hydrofoil) | - | ~15 min (ferry) |
* Approximate times. Check caremar.it, snav.it, medmar.it for current schedules.