Cape Miseno, Protected promontory in Bacoli, Italy
Cape Miseno extends into the Tyrrhenian Sea, marking the northwestern boundary of the Gulf of Naples and the Bay of Pozzuoli in Campania.
The Roman Empire established its western naval fleet base at Misenum in 33 BC, utilizing the natural protection of the cape for their maritime operations.
The name of the cape comes from Misenus, a character in Virgil's Aeneid who engaged in a musical contest with Triton near these shores.
The site provides opportunities for hiking along marked trails while observing various protected bird species, including Black Terns and Mediterranean Gulls.
The protected area includes coastal lagoons that support three species of horseshoe bats: Mediterranean, Greater, and Lesser variants.
Location: Bacoli
Part of: Natura 2000
GPS coordinates: 40.77771,14.08941
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:20
Casina Vanvitelliana
5.4 km
Parco sommerso di Baia
4.6 km
Piscina Mirabilis
2.1 km
Aqua Augusta
2.1 km
Parco Archeologico delle terme di Baia- Bacoli
4.9 km
Parco regionale dei Campi Flegrei
2.3 km
Casina Vanvitelliana
5.4 km
Emperor Claudius' sunken nymphaeum
5 km
Turistico Beach Park
1.9 km
Cento Camerelle
2.3 km
Phlegraean Fields Archaeological Museum
3.8 km
Sacello degli Augustali
1.2 km
Castello Aragonese
3.5 km
Chiesa di San Leonardo
5.3 km
Spiaggia di Miseno
1.1 km
Fortino Tenaglia lighthouse
3.9 km
Spiaggia Villa Ferretti
4 km
Spiaggia della Lingua
4.9 km
Archaeological Museum of the Phlegrean Fields
3.8 km
Palazzo d'Avalos
4.9 km
Spiaggia del Poggio
2.1 km
Capo Miseno lighthouse
72 m
Tomba di Agrippina
2.9 km
Temple of Venus, Baiae
4.5 km
Casale Vascello
5.1 km
Spiaggia Miliscola
2 km
Isolotto di San Martino
4.7 km
Lago di Miseno
2.2 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes