Porto di Santa Lucia

A small and quaint tourist port, the port of Santa Lucia is located in an extremely central area of Naples.

It is a marina formed by a docked dock of rectangular shape and protected on the east side by a three-armed reef. There are also a number of private floating bridges that are operated by various boating service cooperatives.
The dock is accessible on a continuous basis and has berths for 200 boats no larger than 26 meters and with a maximum draft of 8 meters.

Facilities in the port include drinking water and gasoline dispensers, bathrooms complete with showers, Wi-Fi connection, 220V electricity supply columns, and a travelift for any repairs on boats weighing 10 tons or less.
In addition, winter storage, electrical and mechanical repairs, and carpentry services can be availed of from the adjacent boatyard.

The seabed is sandy and muddy, and the winds are predominantly sirocco, libeccio, and easterly crosswinds.
Upon entering the marina, one must pay close attention to the delimitation of two areas of a certain size (of 60,000 and 30,000 sq. m.) designated for mussel cultivation: in these areas it is forbidden to sail, stop, or carry out any other activity.

Sailing northward safer anchorages in the vicinity are those of Baia and Pozzuoli.
The substantial number of regattas held in and around Naples each year certainly make it an attractive destination for sailors keen on racing.

The landing is located within the context of the Borgo Marinari and is part of the islet of Megaride, connected to the mainland only by an artificial isthmus.
Reigning over the islet and towering over the port of Santa Lucia is the Castel dell’Ovo, an imposing fortress from the Norman era.
In addition to the view of the Castle, the traveler who docks in the port of Santa Lucia is immediately offered a breathtaking view of Vesuvius, Mergellina and the hills of Vomero and Posillipo.

The Borgo Marinari retains the appearance of a small village of yesteryear and offers a wide range of bars, restaurants and businesses, in a setting that acquires even more charm at nightfall.
Crossing the artificial isthmus one finds oneself in the Santa Lucia district, an area of great tourist appeal that ideally extends from the Castel dell’Ovo to the gates of the famous Piazza del Plebiscito.

In the immediate vicinity of the landing, therefore, one can find hotels, clubs, pizzerias, supermarkets and stores, as well as a good number of bus lines that allow one to travel throughout the city.

The heart of Naples’ historic center is easily reached (on foot, by bus, or by streetcar), and the extremely central location of the landing also makes it possible to reach the small green oasis of the Villa Comunale in just a few minutes.
The famous shopping streets (Via dei Mille, Via Chiaia) are just a few minutes’ walk away, and if you extend your shopping tour by a few steps, you can reach the Royal Palace, a fine example of seventeenth-century architecture.
If the season permits, you can take advantage of the bathing establishments on Via Posillipo, rocky-bottomed beaches with clean water, where you can rent sunbeds and umbrellas.

The port of Saint Lucia is ideal for those looking for a cozy and atmospheric landing in the middle of the city center