What Not to Miss in Naplesĭon’t assume you’ll just see this famous volcano. Via Chiaia is a wonderful street and anywhere near here would be a good choice location. I cannot recommend my bed and breakfast as it was an absolute disaster from beginning to end, however, that was just bad luck on my part. It’s about 25 minutes on the Metro from the central train station and a 10 minute walk, unless you want to take a taxi. So if you’re concerned about visiting Naples, this is the place to stay. I felt completely comfortable and safe the entire time I was in this part of the city. What a great location! I must add, one of my concerns was traveling to a city I didn’t know as a solo female traveler. Where to Stay in NaplesĪlessandro told me that staying near Piazza del Plebiscito is a great choice, and he was spot on. Another note: I walked everywhere, except to and from the train station. I arrived back in Naples central train station around 6 pm and left about 6 pm the next day, so when I say you can do all these things in a day, I’ve done it myself! Tried and tested, and I never felt rushed. Piazzo del Plebiscito from Palazzo Reale This Itinerary can be Managed in 24 hours He agreed to write a list of places to go, see and most importantly, eat! I later picked up a piece of paper that I’ve referred to since as my “Holy Grail” of visiting Naples! Alessandro’s suggestions follow, along with a few of my own. Lo and behold, he was the perfect person to give me guidance on visiting Naples. His cousin introduced me to him, and we started chatting. When I popped out of the elevator at the Hotel Garden Riviera one day, he was at the front desk. When I was in Santa Maria di Castellabate, I had the pleasure of meeting a wonderful Italian blogger named Alessandro Tipaldi (site link below.) Alessandro Tipaldi (photo courtesy of A. When I picked up my car and drove out of Naples I knew that wanted to spend at least a day in the city upon returning, but was unsure of which area to stay in the city. I was always heading to see family, so I suppose I shouldn’t be too hard on myself, but still–it’s one of the most frustrating experiences I’ve had recently. Now, I’m kicking myself for missing out on all that Naples has to offer. Via Chiaiaĭespite one brief visit to Naples many years ago, all my other trips were into the airport or train station and that was it. So when I bit into this pizza fritta, the incredible flavor of the cheese and bread, in conjunction with this gentleman treating me so kindly and being able to understand and speak the language, it felt like coming home. I had not had the best food experiences in Madrid, and one barista had been downright rude. I think he took pity on me as I looked exhausted and hungry because he asked if I wanted to sit down and rest while I ate. He was so lovely and immediately responded, “Ma certo!” (certainly!) I spotted a panzerotti type fried pizza filled with ricotta and mozzarella and asked if he could heat it up. Unfortunately, the man in the pizzeria told me they didn’t start making pizza until 7 pm and it was only 5:30 pm. ( My Instagram story from Naples includes a clip of crossing the street.) You sort of have to do that in Naples, regardless of how hungry you are! □ I spotted a pizza place across the street when I was walking to get my car rental and literally stopped traffic to cross the street. Unfortunately, my flight was delayed and I hadn’t thought about bringing food on the plane, so when I arrived in Naples and went to pick up my car, I was ravenous! I flew into Naples airport earlier in the day from Madrid. If you’ve been following along for the past few months, you’ll know that in June I went to a wedding about two hours south of Naples in Santa Maria di Castellabate. If you only have one day, this is a food-focused list of what to see and eat in this ancient and marvelous city! What not to miss in Naples is subjective, but a local’s opinion is pure gold.
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