Miseno (Bacoli)

Miseno is a long sandy beach beside Capo Miseno in Bacoli, in the Campi Flegrei about 25 km west of central Naples in Campania, Italy. Its address is Via Lungomare, Miseno, and the shore sweeps toward the headland that carries the name of the ancient Roman naval base of Misenum. The sand is a darker volcanic tone, and the water is generally clear and gently shelving, with views of the islands of Procida and Ischia across the channel. The beach is long and open, rather than a small cove, so it takes some wind and surf in strong westerly or southerly conditions, though summer days are usually calm. The mood is lively and mixed: families, groups of friends and beach-club visitors share the shore, and the sound of music from the clubs carries in the evening. A mix of paid lidi and free stretches is available, with beach clubs and bars, and lifeguards are on duty in season. Bacoli reports that about 80 percent of its coast is free beach, and that public-area management moves to a new system from 1 October 2026, so the current rules should be confirmed with the Comune di Bacoli. Lidi typically offer sun loungers, umbrellas, showers and restaurants. Parking is limited in summer and fills early, so many visitors prefer public transport. The EAV Cumana train runs from Napoli Montesanto to Torregaveta in about 50 minutes, from where an EAV bus continues to Miseno, and the line should be checked on eavsrl.it. The flat promenade and sand are generally manageable, but ramps differ between lidi. Miseno is a good base for a combined outing with the nearby Miliscola and Torregaveta beaches and the archaeological sites of Bacoli, including the Piscina Mirabilis.