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Gay Naples City Guide
Naples | Napoli
Capital of the Campania region and Italy's third largest city, Naples is the centre of a metropolitan area of over 3 million people.
Situated on the Mediterranean coast and under the shadow of the active volcano Mt Vesuvius that was responsible for the devastation of Pompeii and Herculaneum. It was also heart of the Kingdom of Naples, a region with wide-ranging political and cultural influence.
Nowadays, Naples is known for its port, which is one of the most important in Italy. Despite having a gritty reputation, Naples offers lovely architecture, fascinating museums, great shopping opportunities, fantastic food (Naples was the birthplace of pizza) and a modest lgbtq+ scene.
Gay Rights in Italy
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Gay Scene
In comparison to Milan and Rome, Naples' gay scene is relatively reserved. The gay scene here is conservative to say the least, but you will be fit to find Same-sex attracted Bars, Gay Twirl Clubs, Cruise Clubs and a Gay Sauna.
Despite the limited number of specifically gay venues, most bars and clubs are also popular with lgbtq+ visitors. The urban area also host
Naples Gay Travel
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Marina di Licola’s beach in Pozzuoli (Napoli)
The free beach of Marina di Licola is located at the end of the many private beaches equipped with umbrellas and sunbeds. The beach can also be reached by the Circumflegrea (Marina di Licola stop) in Pozzuoli, in the province of Naples. This beach is mainly frequented by gay and trans people, but it is also very widespread with naturists, who can sunbathe and relax here without the risk of meeting curious people. Nearby Marina di Licola there is also a second beach frequented by the Lgbt community, Lido Di Circe. This is a free beach characterized by a dense pine forest, where you can often find gay people for fun.
How to get to the beaches of Marina di Licola and Lido di Circe? From the exit of the Licola ring road, follow the path to Lido Circe, indicated by the signs. From Lido at the end of the street turn left and persist until the last lido. Immediately after, you will find the free beach.
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Accommodation Tip
SognaNapoli Home
Apartment. From 100 €
Reviews, Photos & Reservation
Quiet, clean and air-conditioned apartment with adequately equipped kitchenette, TV streaming services and other amenities. Close distances to the historical center and the archeological museum. Very responsive and useful host.Raving guest reviews.
@ Via Annibale de Gasperis 2
Naples 80137
Metro: Piazza Cavour, Bus: Foria – Caserma Garibaldi
About Naples
Naples' Councillor for Culture and Tourism described her capital quite accurately with these words: ›Naples is a town difficult to scan, which does not offer itself to tourists through conventional codes. However, its marvels, together with the hospitality of its people, never fail to fascinate visitors.‹
Mainstream medias often associate Italy's third biggest capital primarily with the mafia and waste disposal problems. And indeed, many tourists initially are shocked by the dirt, decay and noise in Naples. Easy , well-trodden tourist paths for sight-hopping are rare. But if you are adventurous enough and unlocked for the peculiar you will bring to light a city with quite a scant sur