Naples Travel Guide
For details of what to do and see in Naples, Italy check out our Naples guide to car hire in Naples.
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Italy's premier coastal destination, Naples lies on the west coast of the country around 100 miles to the south of Rome. More of an entry point to the region than a resort in its own right, the mainly industrial city of Naples has enough to keep you going for a few days, but it is the area south of the city, and off shore in the Mediterranean which is of most interest to visitors.
Perhaps the most famous landmark in the area is Mount Vesuvius, the largest active volcano on the mainland in western Europe, a smouldering menace which has brought untold suffering on the coast, but also provided most of its wealth. The famous Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum are the most famous victims of the volcano, but as you drive along the coast, there are many other smaller reminders of its power.
The famous Amalfi Coast has some of Italy's best beaches to relax on, and also, some great driving along the stunning cliff top roads on the way south from Naples to Sorrento - the main resort town on the coast.
While inland from the beaches there are great vineyards and small villages to explore, if you have a few days, you could take a boat over to the island of Capri in order to experience one of the most beautiful islands in Italy, where great hotels and a legendary climate are there to welcome you.