Borgo Marinari
S. Lucia
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The story
At the foot of Castel dell'Ovo, the little fishermen's borgo (old village) is now a marina of boats and restaurants: stone, salt air and the legend of Virgil's egg hidden in the foundations.
Access
reopening Easter 2026, FREE
The story
Borgo Marinari is the small fishing village on the islet of Megaride, at the foot of the Castel dell'Ovo, connected to the mainland by a short isthmus in front of Santa Lucia. The islet is tied to the oldest origins of Naples: a Roman villa and then a Basilian monastery rose here, at the origin of the castle. In its present form the village was redesigned in 1886, when the fishermen of Pizzofalcone were moved here.
What to see
A tangle of small buildings, a little square and a harbour full of boats, wedged between the sea and the mass of the Castel dell'Ovo: one of the most characteristic corners of the seafront, with restaurants overlooking the water and the view of the gulf.
Hours and prices
Free entry.
Tips
The village is explored on foot, crossing the short isthmus from the Santa Lucia seafront; the Castel dell'Ovo, which towers over it, is visited with its own hours (check the official channels). It is a place for sunset and for dinner on the water. You are a stone's throw from via Partenope.
Frequently asked questions
What is Borgo Marinari?
The fishing village on the islet of Megaride, at the foot of the Castel dell'Ovo, with a small harbour, small buildings and restaurants overlooking the sea.
How do you reach Borgo Marinari?
On foot, crossing the short isthmus from the Santa Lucia seafront; the Castel dell'Ovo above it has its own visiting hours.
Why is Borgo Marinari special?
For its unique position on the islet tied to the origins of Naples, between the Castel dell'Ovo and the gulf, with the atmosphere of a small harbour.
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