Naples Travel Forum

I'm flying in to Naples from London in March, arriving at 7-8pm. and plan to drive along the southern coastal route. Do to the time of our arrival (it'll be dark) we had thought of staying for the first couple of days in Naples but having read about the city I'm having second thoughts because of the crime level.Every piece I've read refers to this with dire warnings about car snatching and mugging with little or no police interest, and apart from experiencing the atmosphere of the city there seems to me to be little reason to visit it.
We do tend to just meander about, not with a group, and I think sensibly without swinging bags or cameras and trying no to attracting too much attention to ourselves. We aren't timid having visited other notorious cities (for example Cairo,Mumbai,Delhi,Istanbul,Marrakesh but of all our city visits the only one we have been robbed in is Rome, and Naples seems many times worse.
Have I got this wrong, can anyone who knows the city persuade me that it's worth some time?

I've been to Naples a few times and never had any problem with crime or muggings. For me the problem is noise and litter. The place isn't for everybody---it's extremely hectic and densely crowded and the traffic getting in and out of the center can be terrible. But it IS a very very interesting city, with an amazing history and a lot to see. Just don't expect 'romantic' Italy there.
The warnings you get about Naples are sensationalized and exaggerated to the point of caricature. I don't know why people do this, other than that it's fun to boast that one has survived it. Just go. You'll be fine.

Hi,

I was in Naples, just last December/07, It is a beautiful place to visit, and
walking around there.

I had not any problems in Naples, the big historic place close is Pompei, pls
don't miss this city on your trip.

I hope that you have a wonderful trip around Naples, and let us know your feedback when you back.

I have *not* been to Naples, but usually common sense is the best guide ... briefly said - don't be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

I've lived in Naples for some years and travel there often. As long as you use common sense, you'll be ok. Not once did anything bad happen to me over there..

Enjoy the city, it's the best!
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