Ferries from Naples Mergellina to the Aeolian Islands
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The lines between Naples Mergellina and Aeolian Islands are provided by 2 different ship operators - Snav and Snav - who offer a total of 70 weekly connections with traveling times ranging between 4 h 30 min and 6 h 30 min (primarily afternoon departures). This sea crossing is also served by hydrofoils so travel times for foot passengers can be reduced, but there are also normal ferries available catering for both vehicles and foot passengers. For journeys lasting longer than six hours, vessels will provide various services to satisfy passenger needs and maximize comfort. Once on board, cabin crew will inform you of all the available services.
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The port of Mergellina is one of the three ports in the city of Naples. It is a very busy port, given the large number of hydrofoils and ferries in transit, provide connection with the Pontine and Aeolian Islands. In the past, the port of Mergellina was just for fishing, today its function and structure have changed, it has been expanded and equipped with breakwaters that protect it to the south and north. There is also a jetty for private boats, which find services of all kinds when they dock, for example a petrol station open until eight in the evening. How to reach the port of Mergellina&nb... [More information]
Address: Via Francesco Caracciolo, 80122 Napoli NA
Directions: Google Map @ Naples Mergellina, port
The Aeolian Islands, also known as the Lipari Islands, form an archipelago located to the north of Sicily in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The islands are volcanic and are home to Stromboli and Vulcano, both active volcanoes. The archipelago is made up of seven islands; Lipari, Salina, Vulcano, Stromboli, Filicudi, Alicudi and Panarea. The name derives from Aeolus, the god of wind, who according to Greek mythology, found shelter on the Aeolian Islands. It is said that he lived on the island of Lipari and was able to predict the weather for the inhabitants of the island, which was important for the fishe... [More information]