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Archaeological Park of Cuma – AcropoliCuma📷 Baku, CC BY-SA 4.0

Archaeological Park of Cuma

Pozzuoli, Italy

History

One of the earliest Greek colonies in Italy, with a trapezoid rock-cut gallery known as the Cave of the Sibyl and temple ruins on the acropolis above the sea. Quieter than Pompeii; there is parking at the entrance.

Nearest town
Pozzuoli, Italy
Category
History & culture
GPS
40.8480, 14.0540

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Ideal CampingCampsite
    3 km from Archaeological Park of Cuma
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  • Varca d'Oro Napoli VillageCampsite
    6 km from Archaeological Park of Cuma
    Toilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Partenope VillageCampsite
    6 km from Archaeological Park of Cuma
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  • Area attrezzata sosta camper "Parco dei Camaldoli"Motorhome stopover
    13 km from Archaeological Park of Cuma · 36 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
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  • Camping Paluba IschiaCampsite
    16 km from Archaeological Park of Cuma
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  • Parcheggio IPMMotorhome stopover
    16 km from Archaeological Park of Cuma
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All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Archaeological Park of Cuma?

Archaeological Park of Cuma is in Pozzuoli, Italy, at GPS 40.8480, 14.0540. It is about 6 km from Bacoli.

Can you camp near Archaeological Park of Cuma?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Ideal Camping, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 9 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Archaeological Park of Cuma?

Archaeological Park of Cuma is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Naples’ volcanoes, Herculaneum and the Royal Palace of Caserta.

What is there to see near Archaeological Park of Cuma?

Places worth a stop nearby: Flavian Amphitheatre, Pozzuoli (7 km), Herculaneum excavations (25 km), Mount Vesuvius crater path (31 km) and Royal Palace of Caserta (34 km).

When is the best time to visit Archaeological Park of Cuma?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)