We stayed in La Rada in Baia for 2 weeks. We wanted to explore the Campi Flegrei and Naples and this was a good location to start.
Baia Archaeological Park and the submerged ruins are on the doorstep. The old Greek/Roman city of Cuma is a few kilometres away, as is Flavian’s Amphitheatre in Pozzuoli, to name but a few!
Baia is not really a tourist area like Sorrento, so English is not widely spoken, but we managed with an Italian phrase book and the patience of the lovely local people.
The buses stop by the main square and tickets can be purchased at a Tabachii shop and should be stamped using the machine on the bus. The shop in Baia doesn’t sell tickets, but they can be purchased nearby in Bacoli or at the nearest train station of Fusaro. Likewise, for train tickets.
There is so much to see and do in this area, but to get the most out of it, you need to be prepared to walk up and down hills and lots of steps!
We went out for a morning’s snorkelling with a local dive shop to see the underwater statues. It was fantastic! Some of the group were divers, but it was still possible to see them as the water was less than 5m deep. There is also a glass bottomed boat which does trips, only at the weekends.
The hotel owner was the nicest, most hospitable I’ve ever come across! He really made our stay comfortable and enjoyable.
Breakfast is served in a little cafe nearby, which is also hosted by lovely people.
Definitely a wonderful 2 weeks!
