www.comune.napoli.it
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Wizz Air: 899 018 874 / 899 018 875
SNAPSHOT
The heat is on, and Naples’ streets are packed with tourists, locals, and… horses! Each June, Piazza Plebiscito is transformed into a dirt track for the International Horse Racing Show.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Alibus shuttles (tickets €4) depart every half hour outside the arrivals gate while €35 gets you to town via taxicab.
Toto e Pepino
Via Santa Lucia 67-69, +39 081 245 1957 The €25 fixed price meal here is full of classic Neapolitan treats: seafood appetisers, spaghetti with clams, and fresh pastries for dessert.
Pizzeria Brandi
Salita S. Anna di Palazzo 1-2, +39 081 416 928, www.brandi.it This tiny pizzeria fairly bursts with pride, and rightfully so; they created the famous Pizza Margherita back in 1879.
FRIENDS
Kukai
Via Carlo De Cesare 52, +39 081 411 905, www.kukai.it This air-conditioned Japanese restaurant/lounge provides a cool retreat from Naples’ crowded streets. Sake and cocktails start at €6.
Teatro Sannazaro
Via Chiaia, 157, +39 081 411 723, www.teatrosannazaro.it This bar/theatre offers a selection of tea as well as cocktails (limoncello is €6) and espresso. The lively shopping avenue provides fine people-watching.
INSIDER TIP
The Campania Artecard is an excellent way to see Naples’ major attractions (even Pompeii) at discounted prices. Buy one at the airport or online (www.. artecard.it). The price depends upon the length of your stay.
Words Tui Cameron |
