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About
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| Pozzuoli,
hometown of Sofia
Loren, is a beautiful
old town full of charm and character,
situated on the West coast of
the Neapolitan Riviera in the
Gulf of Pozzuoli, in fact -
A SECRET NEIGHBOUR TO NAPLES
- close to the Islands of Ischia
and Procida, looking across
to Capri. Pozzuoli
was founded in 530 BC. It was
then renowned as an important
trading and military port, today
it is still a busy little port
Pozzuoli
is not a known resort to the
foreign tourist, but it is a
well loved resort by the Italians.
Here you can live amongst the
locals and see their way of
life, feel the culture of the
South and the warmth of their
hospitality as tourists are
really welcomed here. This is
an area for those who want to
get away from the highly touristic
places such as Sorrento. Pozzuoli
is unspoilt by tourism and as
it is predominantly Italian
where you can experience a true
taste of Italy! |
| This
is a beautiful part of Southern
Italy, an amazing area with
a wealth of history and archaeology
at your fingertips. Not only
was Pozzuoli the first Port
to the Roman Empire, it also
boasts stunning scenery, sandy
beaches, beautiful lakes and
wonderful walks. Your true "taste
of Italy" does mean your true
taste of Southern Italian food
as well. This is a Gourmets
paradise with a wealth of local,
fresh produce that is used seasonally
and the prices are hard to beat.
It is also in a great location
that is ideal for all excursions
on this fantastic coastline.
Visit Pompeii, Herculaneum and
Mount Vesuvio to see and feel
the history around you. There
is even easy access to the city
of Naples and Rome, both of
which are wonderful historically
and, of course, offer a wealth
of shopping opportunities.
The
area of Pozzuoli offers accommodation
away from the hustle and bustle
of the larger cities but allows
you to indulge in city life
before returning to the calm
and beauty of this magnificent
area.
Public transport
Pozzuoli
has good public transport,
which is cheap and
a good means to get around
with
good
links in to Naples.
Metropolitan
train line - this runs from
Pozzuoli direct
to Pizza Garibaldi in Naples
Cumana
Railway - this is the coastal
line that
also runs from Pozzuoli
direct in to Montesanto
Station
in
Naples and these routes
take approximately 25
minutes.
Buses
- these run from around
the Gulf of Pozzuoli right
into Naples.
During
the Spring and Summer months
run the hydrofoil boats from
the Ports of Bacoli and Pozzuoli
linking you to Sorrento and
the Amalfi Coastline.
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Easy
access to Naples, Vesuvio, Pompei,
Sorrento, Amalfi, Positano and to
top it all, a gourmets paradise. It
is exciting, relaxing, romantic, geographically
in a good position; in fact, it is
what you want it to be!
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Pozzuoli
boasts the u3rd
Largest Amphitheatre in Italy uCastle
of Baia uThe
Archaeological Park - where the Emperors
spent their leisure time and where Nero
had his mother Agrippina murdered uCumae
& Sybil's Cave, first Greek settlement.
It
is inexpensive to go to these four
main archaeological sites, cost is
4 Euro per person for the four sites
and you can take your time to see
everything because access to the sites
are spread over a 2 day period. Children,
students and people over 65 are FREE.
You buy your ticket at the entrance
to the first site of your choice,
keeping your ticket and producing
it on entry to the other 3 sites,
it really is exceptional value.
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There
are lots of restaurants, seafood, pizzeria,
trattoria, all at affordable prices. On
the other side of the port is the picturesque
marina. As you walk through the town you
come to the Lungo Mare (sea promenade),
it is lovely to stroll along here looking
out to Capri and Sorrento in the distance.
Pozzuoli, it is a beautiful old town,
with lots of history attached and well
worth exploring! |
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Cumana
Railway This is the local train that
runs along the northern coastline called
the Cumana Railway. It links all the
little towns around the bay together,
making easy access direct to Naples.
If
you do decide to take advantage of our
offer, I know you will not be disappointed.
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Also
other sites to be seen here are Volcano
Solfatara -
Temple
of Serapis
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Temple
of Apollo -
Temple
of Venus -
Port
Julius now
the submerged military port that was built in
honour of Julis
Caesar,
can be seen by the glass bottom boat even better
if you love scuba diving as guided tours are
available - Rione
Terra a
town upon a town, below is the oldest nucleus
of the Greek town with
streets
dating back to 194BC with the Roman town built
on top - Monte
Nuovo the
youngest mountain
in
Europe, formed after a volcanic eruption on
29th September 1538. The sites are endless!
Naples
is also a wonderful city to be explored and
is easily reached by the Cumana Railway,
Metro
Line and buses from Pozzuoli, making here an
ideal place (also great for a City Break)
if
you do not want to stay in the busy City of
Naples.
If you have a week
or two, you still won't have enough time to see
everything and will want to return! |
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