Capo Miseno Travel Guide

Tourist Guide


Historically, the cape was important to the Romans since it was a natural shelter for passage into the inner harbor of Portus Julius, the home port for the Roman western imperial fleet. Mythologically, important sections of the Aeneid play out in the Gulf of Naples: This is where Aeneas' comrade, Misenus, master of the sea-horn — the conch-shell — made "the waves ring" with his music and challenged the sea-god Triton to musical battle. He was dashed into the sea and killed by "jealous Triton". Then:

"...Pious Aeneassets up a mighty tomb above Misenusbearing his arms, a trumpet, and an oar;it stands beneath a lofty promontory,now known as Cape Misenus after him:it keeps a name that lasts through all the ages."(trans. Allen Mandelbaum. The Aeneid. Bantam. 1981)
Cala Moresca il located just outside the hamlet of Cape Miseno, the headland marking the northwestern edge of the Gulfs of Naples and Pozzuoli.
Gulf of Naples from Miseno
From the ferry boat sailing to Ischia isle.
Swimming at Cala Moresca

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Activities


Our pick of the best Capo Miseno Hotel Deals

Royal Continental Hotel Naples

Royal Continental Hotel Naples

4 out of 5
Via Partenope 38-44 Naples NA
The price is NZ$354 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$354
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Naples. Enjoy an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,381 reviews)
A wonderful hotel! It houses an incredible collection of original Italian design pieces from the 1950s. The first floor was designed by Gio Ponti and features original period furnishings! An incredible experience! These are pieces you’d find in the world’s finest museums. Breakfast is just as fantastic, ...

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Royal Continental Hotel Naples
Grand Hotel Aminta

Grand Hotel Aminta

4 out of 5
Via Nastro Verde, 23 Sorrento NA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Sorrento Beach and Piazza Tasso are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
If you need internet, meaning a good internet connection, look at a different hotel. The restaurant staff is great. The front desk staff not so much.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Grand Hotel Aminta
Starhotels Terminus

Starhotels Terminus

4 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi 91 Naples NA
The price is NZ$337 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$337
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Everything was great. Room clean and great. Staff exceptional.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Starhotels Terminus
B&B Hotel Napoli

B&B Hotel Napoli

3 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi 32 Naples NA
The price is NZ$203 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
NZ$203
13 Apr - 14 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Naples. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Elevator was a few steps above lobby floor with no ramps. Made it hard for older guests.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

B&B Hotel Napoli
Hotel Palazzo Argenta

Hotel Palazzo Argenta

3 out of 5
Corso Secondigliano 519 Naples NA
The price is NZ$129 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$129
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (350 reviews)
Our room smelled of body odor! The front desk said they were sold out and weren’t able to move us to another room. The rooms were musty and not clean. The walls are paper thin. One thing that was the redeeming factor was they did have a nice free breakfast. Also, there was no shampoo and conditioner, ...

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Hotel Palazzo Argenta
NH Napoli Panorama

NH Napoli Panorama

4 out of 5
Via Medina 70 Naples NA
The price is NZ$305 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$305
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
A bit run down. Otherwise, everything else was great.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

NH Napoli Panorama
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Capo Miseno

30 Years of Landscape Devastation, Naples, Italy

Bagnoli

Bagnoli is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Bagnoli-Agnano Terme Station or Bagnoli Station to explore sights like Terme di Agnano Napoli.

Bagnoli
Posillipo which includes general coastal views, heritage elements and a coastal town

Posillipo

You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Posillipo. You might want to make time for a stop at Palazzo Donn'Anna or Gaiola Beach.

Posillipo
Aerial view of Arena Flegrea in Naples, Italy. It is a open-air theater located in the architectural complex of the Mostra d'Oltremare, in the Fuorigrotta district.

Fuorigrotta

The parks and theme parks are just a few things visitors like about Fuorigrotta. Diego Armando Maradona Stadium and Teatro Palapartenope are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Augusto Station or Mostra Station to get around the larger area.

Fuorigrotta
Naples, Italy. View of the Gulf of Naples from the Posillipo hill with Mount Vesuvius far in the background and some pine trees in foreground. Banner header horizontal image. 2021-08-31.

Mergellina

If you're spending time in Mergellina, check out sights like Port of Mergellina or Spiaggia Largo Sermoneta and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Naples Mergellina Station or Arco Mirelli - Repubblica Station.

Mergellina
Chiaia featuring heritage elements

Chiaia

4/5(1 area review)

Travellers choose Chiaia for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Arco Mirelli - Repubblica Station or Piazza Amedeo Station and check out top sights like Naples Aquarium.

Chiaia
Castel Sant\'Elmo showing a statue or sculpture and a square or plaza

Vomero

Get to know Vomero and its many features like its restaurants and museums. You might want to explore sights like Castel Sant'Elmo and National Museum of San Martino, and you can jump on the metro at Quattro Giornate Station or Vanvitelli Station to get around the city.

Vomero


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