Temple of Serapis
Topside attractions
The non-divers had plenty to keep them entertained with several local attractions, including:
■ Temple of Serapis in Pozzouli town centre, a Roman marketplace
■ The Flavian amphitheatre, the third largest Italian amphitheatre
■ Some indulgent modern-day spas a short distance from the dive centre. Terme Stufe di Nerone and the Baie Club with a hot spring, are the closest
■ Naples Bay Tours run a range of trips – boat trips, trips to sites like Vesuvius, Pompeii, and Herculaneum, and experiences like authentic cookery classes for homemade pasta.
Essentials
GETTING THERE: Flights go from most UK airports to Naples. Booking the flights early in November for May kept the price at a reasonable £ 100 return each. Hold luggage and cabin bags are optional extra costs. What to take: The dive centre can provide everything, with plenty of kit in a range of sizes. They use a single 15litre steel cylinder for both dives within the Archaeological Park, however 12litre tanks are available on request. You can bring whatever kit you want to- I took my BCD, regs, fins, mask, hood and gloves.
Pompeii
DIVE CENTRE: Centro Sub Campi Flegrei. Web: centrosubcampiflegrei. it Tel: + 39 081 853 1563 email: info @ centrosubcampiflegrei. it
PRICES: € 32.50 per dive, at time of writing. Additional dives can be booked. Deeper dive sites are available too, outside the archaeological park. In May 2025 the water temperature was 20 ° C and the air temperature 24 ° C.
Herculaneum
WHERE TO STAY: Centro Sub partners with Hotel Tripergola, 200m from the dive centre, which can book rooms on your behalf. Breakfast is included. If you have any dietary requirements it may be best to take some food to be on the safe side. The dive centre will also organise transfers from the airport to the hotel and back again, if you ask them.
NEED TO KNOW: The dive centre is happy to organise a day trip to Pompeii and / or Herculaneum for you. They will provide a breakdown of the costs, so you can ask individuals in your group for the appropriate fee. There are lots of great restaurants in Pozzouli, to cater for all tastes. As this really isn’ t a touristy area, the prices are great value, and the locals are lovely. Take mosquito repellent! �
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