Naples · Seafront and Chiaia
Borgo Marinari and Castel dell'Ovo
A small harbour on a rock islet joined to the shore by a causeway, under the walls of Castel dell'Ovo. The castle itself is closed to visitors, but the waterfront around it can still be walked.
- 1 h
- Free
- Booking: not needed
- Seafront and Chiaia
Data checked on October 5, 2026
Castel dell'Ovo stands on the islet of Megaride, where the first Greek settlers landed, and is one of the oldest castles in the city. The Borgo Marinari beside it is a small fishing harbour with a jetty and a promenade. There is nothing to buy a ticket for here. The visit is a walk, a long look at the bay and a pause at the water.
What to look for
- The castle walls from the causeway
- The view of Vesuvius across the bay
- The small harbour
- The promenade of Via Partenope
Opening hours
Always open.
The castle is closed for renovation with no reopening date set, so there is no interior visit for now.
Source: Comune di Napoli, checked October 5, 2026
Tickets and booking
Free.
Getting there
From Piazza del Plebiscito it is a walk of 15 to 20 minutes along Via Partenope, and Municipio station on Metro Line 1 is a similar distance.
Tip
Walk out in the last hour before sunset and look back along Via Partenope to Vesuvius.