“O’ caffè” represents more for the Neapolitans than just an aromatic and stimulating beverage. It symbolizes Naples like the Vesuvius or the pizza, and it is the symbol of friendship and sociability. People like to offer it to guests, have…
Spaghetti alle vongole is a very popular dish in Naples. This is an original Neapolitan recipe from Maria. You can cook it with or without tomatoes. This dish is for the Neapolitans a joyful emotion and a temptation for the palate.…
At the Gulf of Naples, every day of the Easter season is characterized by a different culinary delicacy. Find out more about the Easter traditions and the Easter menu in Naples. As Easter present people give each other big chocolate eggs, which…
In Naples, Christmas is the celebration of family and, above all, culinary delicacies. In South Italy and especially in Napoli the traditional Christmas menu has a great importance. Traditionally, people are not allowed to eat meat on December 24. The traditional…
In Napoli you can enjoy the wonderful Mediterranean weather. The sun shines 250 days per year. Even in the hot August days a light wind coming from the sea will accompany your stay. The weather in Naples (Italy) is very…
Every year in May, the most important cultural event of the year takes place in Naples: the “May of the Monuments” (Maggio dei monumenti). Many private exhibitions, churches and palaces in Naples, which are normally closed during the year, open their doors…
Every year during the the Festival “Pizza Village” the wonderful promenade in Naples is transformed into a party zone and all celebrate the Queen of the city: la pizza. Finally, she was born here and is a symbol of Naples.…
“At Christmas you have to be with your family, but New Year’s Eve you can spend with whoever you want!” (Neapolitan saying) Christmas in Naples is the celebration of family, smells, lights, and, above all, culinary delicacies. Even before Christmas, families…
My name is Pulcinella and I am your travel companion on your trip through my hometown Naples. You are going to see me on many pages of Portanapoli and, hopefully, you won’t catch me just when I wolf down spaghetti…
The actress Sophia Loren is the embodiment of southern Italian beauty and Neapolitan spirit. Especially in her first movies, she played the typical woman from the “popolo di Napoli”, the common people of Naples. In the Italian originals she speaks…
