The Port of Mergellina constitutes the second port of the city of Naples and is to date one of the most important tourist ports in the Gulf of Naples. Since the port is used to be the main link of the peninsula with the islands of Ischia and Capri, it is traversed by a large flow of ships, fast hydrofoils and ferries.

At one time this port was used exclusively by local fishermen; today, however, it has been expanded and used precisely as a marina. A long breakwater protects the south side, while the north side is protected by a breakwater.

The pier reserved for hydrofoils is located inside the harbor basin and more precisely to the west of the sub-billow pier; in the innermost part, however, we see several floating docks branching off from the shore. The areas reserved for pleasure craft extend for about 1.5 km and are managed by different companies: Luise & Sons, Cooperativa Ormeggiatori Nautici Mergellina and ASNA.

Inside the ports, refueling is possible due to the presence of a gas station that dispenses SIF gasoline, mixture and diesel fuel; the fuel station is located at the dock and is open from h 06.00 in the morning to h 20.00 in the evening.

The considerable proximity to the city center means that any type of service and convenience is readily available; in any case, there are many services to the yachtsman within the port itself. Electrical, engine, sail and wooden, steel or fiberglass hull repairs are carried out. Outdoor or indoor storage is also available. There is also a fixed crane of up to 20 tons and five truck cranes of up to 15 tons.

From the port of Mergellina it is possible to admire the hill of Posillipo, a promontory of rare beauty characterized by sumptuous villas and sheer cliffs overlooking the sea. Also at Capo Posillipo is the Virgiliano Park, a green oasis not far from the Gaiola Underwater Park, which can be visited only by guided boat tours or by snorkeling and diving itineraries.

The great peculiarity of this Underwater Park is the fusion of volcanological, archaeological and biological elements present within it. Indeed, on the seabed of the park it is possible to observe the remains of ports, nymphaeums and fishponds submerged due to the slow and progressive sinking of the earth’s crust. The continuous vivification of the waters combined with geomorphological complexity has also allowed numerous marine biological communities typical of the Mediterranean to settle in a few hectares of sea