For years, Naples lacked a proper contemporary art gallery - but 2005 saw the opening of two large-scale, publicly funded galleries, PAN and MADRe. The...

PAN has no permanent collection, but instead describes itself as a 'centre for arts and documentation'. A fourth-floor archive has catalogues and pictures...

Vibes on the Beach was originally an offshoot of the city centre Vibes bar. The management soon decided they were having more fun on the beach, and moved...

This small temple of top-notch gelato in the heart of the Centro Storico is a heavenly outpost of the revered, old-world Gay Odin chocolate factory. Gelato...

Away from the hustle and bustle, with a terrific terrace overlooking the bay, this understatedly posh establishment is perfect for a romantic candlelit...

A favourite with 19th-century British travellers, Parker's has a long and august history. Despite some dark days (it was requisitioned by troops during...

Pio Monte della Misericordia was established in 1601 by seven Neapolitan nobles, with the purpose of providing interest-free loans to the needy. Borrowers...

Enjoy an aperitivo under the white canopied gazebos at the Sohal Beach Club, before dancing the night away.

A seriously minimalist traditional pizzeria, Da Michele serves two types of pizza (margherita or marinara), beer, Coca-Cola and water. Service is friendly...

Upping the style ante, Nabilah is the summer version of S'Move. Inviting sofas are arranged around low, white tables with designer candles, surrounding the...

Work on the Royal Palace started in 1600, under the rule of the Spanish viceroys, by Neapolitan architect Domenico Fontana. The bulk of the palazzo was...

Matuozzo's handmade shirts are the finest money can buy.

The best example of the evolution from the city streets to the beach is Arenile, the closest beach club to the city centre. Once a fairly scummy beach in...

In Neapolitan, Aret' a' Palm means 'behind the palm', and sure enough, this small but stylish bar is located near an incredibly tall palm tree on a quiet...