View across a rocky bathing inlet toward apartment blocks along Naples' Caracciolo waterfront. — PHOTO“Lungomare View.jpg” by ASaber91 · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP for this site.

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Lungomare Caracciolo

A free bayfront walk with views toward Vesuvius and the islands.

What to expect

Lungomare Caracciolo follows the bay past the Santa Lucia waterfront toward Mergellina. The route gives open views across the Gulf of Naples, with the city's seafront hotels, Castel dell'Ovo area and distant islands along the way. The municipality describes a section as a pedestrian gathering place with a dedicated cycle path; check the route on the day because traffic and event arrangements vary by segment.

Free entry

Before you go

Entry and costs

Walking the public waterfront is free. Cycling, vehicle access and pedestrian-only arrangements depend on the section and current municipal notices; food, boat trips and nearby attractions are separate.

Visitor notes

This is a long, exposed waterfront route rather than a single enclosed attraction. Follow posted crossings and current traffic controls, and check weather and sea conditions before setting out. Temporary events or works can alter access.

Opening hours

Date you plan to visit

Select a date to see the published regular schedule.

Published hours checked 1 November 2026. For holidays, temporary closures or event changes, check the official source below.

Good for

Bay viewsSeafront walkOutdoor time

Official sourceComune di Napoli — Lungomare Caracciolo

Visit Naples — Naples from the historic centre to the waterfront

Checked 1 November 2026. Hours, entry rules and access can change; check this page again before you visit.

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