With over 700 restaurants (just in Naples alone), gorgeous beaches, interesting eco-systems to explore, year round outdoor activities and a laid back tropical lifestyle, it's no wonder Naples is the jewel of southwest Florida's Paradise Coast!
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Three days in Naples gives you enough time to see the sights around town, explore the mangrove forests, waterways, and white sand beaches surrounding the city, and venture further afield to another destination in south Florida. Here are some suggestions for how to spend three days in Naples.
Naples may not be known as being especially walkable, but there are several good neighborhoods in the city that also happen to have the advantage of sitting within walking distance of area attractions.
Naples is the regional capital of Campania and the third-largest city of Italy, after Rome and Milan, with a population of 909,048 within the city's administrative limits as of 2022.
You'll find prices here far cheaper than they are in Rome, let alone Florence and Venice. Southern Italy is far less wealthy than the north, with the result that Naples has a much lower cost of living, and that translates into cheap accommodation, cheaper food, and more affordable attractions for visitors.
Ideally, we would recommend that you spend at least 2-3 days in Naples. There are many great sights that we had to exclude from our 'one day in Naples' itinerary, such as the Capodimonte Museum, the Bourbon Tunnel, the Certosa di San Martino monastery complex, and the Catacombs of San Gennaro.
Both cities ranked high on the U.S. World News Report Best Places to Retire (Fort Myers #2 and Naples #4), and in 2020, Fort Myers was ranked as the #1 Fastest-Growing City in the U.S. by WalletHub. While the two cities are located close to each other, each location has its pros and cons.
Transportation Options for the City of NaplesFor travel within the area, the city is served by a County-Wide transportation system, Collier Area Transport (CAT) as well as a number of taxi and car service companies. The City of Naples is also served by the Naples Trolley, with stops at many tourist attractions.
Don't walk alone at night: Avoid walking alone at night, especially in unfamiliar areas. Stick to well-lit and populated areas. Don't take unlicensed taxis: Unlicensed taxis are common in Naples, so it's best to avoid them. Use only licensed taxis or public transportation.
Castel dell'Ovo is believed to present the most breathtaking view of Naples. However, before you reach it, be prepared for a little bit a climbing. It is worth going there – especially that it is for free!