Sailing is extremely popular in this area and yachts are available to hire in many of the marina’s around the area but it is also possible to bring your own sail boat. At most resorts you can hire boats and equipment, such as in the yacht harbours of Posillipo in the Bay of Naples, Capri, Procida, Porto, Casamicciola, Lacco Ameno and Forio d'Ischia on the island of Ischia. It is advisable to check that the marina has security as this is very important.

Windsurfing, waterskiing, canoeing and scuba diving facilities can also be found while Capri is one of the best locations to enjoy these watersports as it has the cleanest waters.

Capri and Ischia are two islands in Bay of Naples, both picturesque and breathtakingly beautiful, retaining a glimpse of the past despite the many tourists that visit their shores every year. The best time to visit is spring and October, when the amount of summer tourists have receded.

The beaches surrounding the Bay of Naples are flat and usually packed with locals and tourists alike. They consist of grey volcanic sand and generally public, so there is no charge. The beach resorts however usually charge a fee allowing you to use the finer parts of the beaches, often with imported sand. Some of the most stunning beaches in Bay of Naples are found along the coast at Posillipo, Cala del mare, Bagnoli, Torre del Greco, Positano, Minori, Procida, Capri and the Almafi Coast, which has some of the most beautiful beaches in Italy.

Useful information and Websites:

Subtecnofluid
Via Sbarcatoio Nisida, 7
80124 Naples
Tel: +39 081 570 6716
This centre offers sub aqua near the Bagnoli swimming area. There are also diving courses organised including PADI and FIAS.

Yacht clubs

J. Luise & Sons Ltd.
Naples
Tel: + 39 081 761 1633

Marina Vigliena
Naples
Tel:+39 (0)81 752 9017, Fax:+39 (0)81 752 4570
Facilities: Water, electricity, showers, fuel, chandlery, laundry and 40 ton crane.

Maglietta Marina
Nautica Maglietta
Pozzuoli
Tel: + 39 081 526 1140
Facilities: Water, electricity, showers, laundry, fuel, chandlery and 40 ton crane.

Base Nautica Flavio Gioia Gaeta Ltd.
Gaeta
Tel: + 39 0771 311 013

Onda Azzura Marina/Sena Marina
Nisida Marinas
Nisida
Tel: + 39 081 570 8000
Tel: + 39 081 762 2194
Facilities: Water, electricity and fuel on the quay.

Sannazzaro (Mergellina)
J Luise & Sons,
13 via F. Caracciolo, 80122 Naples
Tel: + 39 081 761 1633
Fax: + 39 081 552 3450
E-mail: marina@luse.it
Facilities: Water, fuel, electricity on the quay, chandlers in the port and a 20 ton crane.

Santa Lucia Marina
Coop Luciani
Naples
Facilities: Water, electricity, fuel, chandlery, laundry and a small crane.

Torre del Greco Marina
Torre del Greco (NA)
Italy
Tel: + 39 081 881 2200
Facilities: Water, electricity, fuel, chandlery, laundry, a small crane but no security.