Gulf of Pozzuoli, Pozzuoli

Name: Gulf of Pozzuoli
Address: Pozzuoli, Italy

#16 among attractions in Pozzuoli

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The Gulf of Pozzuoli, formerly known as the Gulf of Puteoli, is a large bay or small gulf in the northwestern end of the Gulf of Naples in the Tyrrhenian Sea. It lies west of Naples and is named for its port of Pozzuoli. The Roman Sinus Baianus was located within it, near the resort town of Baiae. ()

Local name: Golfo di Pozzuoli Coordinates: 40°49'17"N, 14°5'38"E

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Gulf of Pozzuoli – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monte Nuovo, Lake Avernus, Lucrinus Lacus, Fortino Tenaglia Lighthouse.

1 miN
Volcano with picturesque views
Monte Nuovo, Pozzuoli
26 min walk • Monte Nuovo, a fascinating geological wonder, stands proudly in the city of Pozzuoli, Italy, offering a unique glimpse into the earth's fiery underbelly. This cinder cone is the youngest mountain in Europe, having emerged from the ground during a dramatic volcanic...
1.5 miNW
Site for lakefront walks and dining
Lake Avernus, Pozzuoli
39 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Pozzuoli, Italy, lies the enigmatic Lake Avernus, a tranquil body of water with a history as deep as its waters. This ancient lake, steeped in myth and legend, is a serene getaway not far from the bustling streets of Naples.
0.9 miNW
Lake, Nature, Natural attraction
Lucrinus Lacus, Pozzuoli
23 min walk • Lucrinus Lacus, or Lucrine Lake is a lake in Campania, southern Italy. It is less than one kilometre to the south of Lake Avernus and is separated from the Gulf of Pozzuoli by a narrow strip of land.
0.9 miSW
Lighthouse
Fortino Tenaglia Lighthouse, Bacoli
23 min walk • Fortino Tenaglia Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located on a promontory on the west side of the Gulf of Pozzuoli in the municipality of Bacoli, Campania on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
1 miSW
Museum
Museo archeologico dei Campi Flegrei, Bacoli
26 min walk • The Archaeological Museum of the Phlegraean Fields is a museum housed in the Aragonese Castle in Baia, in the municipality of Bacoli. Since December 2014, the museum has been under the management of the Polo Museale della Campania.
1 miSW
Forts and castles
Castello Aragonese di Baia, Bacoli
26 min walk • The Aragonese Castle stands in Baia, a hamlet of Bacoli, and is located in an area of considerable strategic importance.It was erected on a promontory naturally defended on the east by a high tuffaceous cliff overlooking the sea, and on the west by...
1.3 miW
40°49'2"N • 14°4'13"E
parco archeologico terme di Baia, Bacoli
33 min walk • Ruins
0.5 miW
Park
Parco Archeologico Sommerso di Baia, Pozzuoli
13 min walk • The Baia Underwater Park is a marine protected area located on the coast of the metropolitan city of Naples north of the Bay of Naples. It is also referred to as "the sunken Pompeii," as it has a structure similar to that of the Roman city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gulf of Pozzuoli?

Nearby attractions include Parco Archeologico Sommerso di Baia, Pozzuoli (13 min walk), Fortino Tenaglia Lighthouse, Bacoli (23 min walk), Lucrinus Lacus, Pozzuoli (23 min walk).

How to get to Gulf of Pozzuoli by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gulf of Pozzuoli:

Train

Lucrino (20 min walk)
Arco Felice (23 min walk)

Bus

Via R. Annecchino - Civico N° 256 • Lines: P12R (22 min walk)
Via Campi Flegrei - Scuola Guida • Lines: P12R, P2 (24 min walk)