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Capri and IschiaIschia and Capri are the two major islands of the Gulf of Naples, together with Procida, the little sister. The Gulf of Naples is placed off the southwestern coast of Italy. It opens to the west into the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered on the north by the cities of Naples and Pozzuoli, on the east by Mount Vesuvius, and on the south by the Sorrentine Peninsula and its main town Sorrento; the Peninsula separates it from the Gulf of Salerno. North to south the gulf runs from the city of Naples on a line to the Isle of Capri in the lower right of the map. The Gulf of Naples is contained within a line running from Cape Miseno to Point Campanella (across from Capri). The original Greek settlement in the area was actually on the large island of Ischia. Well before the city of Parthenope (later renamed Neapolis by the Romans) was founded, the Greeks moved from Ischia across to the mainland at Cuma. The entire area of the gulf, plus some area further up the coast to the left towards Gaeta, constituted what was known as the Independent Duchy of Naples in the ninth and tenth centuries. Much of the area, however, in the mountainous Sorrentine Peninsula was disputed with other duchies of that period, namely, the Duchy of Benevento and the Duchy of Salerno. Capri, colonized by the Greeks and the Romans, was the privileged vacation resort of the emperor August and Tiber which remained 10 years there. An Eden on a rock surrounded by the sea. Let lose yourself in the maze of the little streets and discover: Piazzetta (at the arrival of the funicular, meeting point), the Villa Jovis, Faraglioni, Marina Piccola, Mount Solaro, the Villa San Michele, Grotta Azzura (visit by boat), the garden of August, Arco Naturale, the Malaparte Villa (located at the end of the Massullo point), Anacapri, San Giacomo... Ischia is the largest island of the gulf of Naples, very touristy, it is especially known for its spas and its superb beaches. Procida is the smallest of the islands of the gulf. Colored houses, old coffees, small paths, give him an undeniable charm. Capri, Ischia and Procida are accessible by ferries or hydrofoils starting from the port of Mergellina or from the Molo Beverello in Naples. During the good season – from May to October - Capri is also reachable from Positano and Amalfi. The sea of the Gulf of Naples is a very good fishing area with various fish and seafood: alici, sgombri, merluzzi, sarde, tonni, aguglie, vongole, cozze and lupini. The seafood is more used for pasta cooking while fish is usually cooked grilled, steamed or as soups. Don't worry too much about the names, you'll find out what that is sitting at one of the many nice restaurants of the area... and you will very, very happy with the discovery. Towns: Anacapri, Barano d'Ischia, Capri, Casamicciola Terme, Forio d'Ischia, Ischia, Isola di Vivara, Procida
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