national park
Mount Vesuvius
The brooding volcano above Naples, climbable to a smoking crater rim with sweeping Bay of Naples views.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Pompei
Campania, Italy · Europe
About Pompei
Pompei works well as a base: 5 minutes from Scafati, 10km from Mount Vesuvius.
Pompei is in Campania, Italy, with about 24,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Scafati, about 4 km away.
Pompei (Italian: Pompei [pomˈpɛi]; Neapolitan: Pumpeje [pumˈbɛːjə]), also known in English as Pompeii ( pom-PAY(-ee)) after the name of the ancient city, is a city and municipality in the Metropolitan City of Naples, in the region of Campania in Italy. It has a population of 23,612.
It contains the ancient Roman ruinsRead more
of Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Pompei?
Within an hour or so of Pompei: Mount Vesuvius (10 km), Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei) (12 km), Spiaggia Grande di Positano (13 km), Bar Internazionale Positano (13 km).
Are there any good drives near Pompei?
The nearest famous roads are Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei), Nastro Azzurro (SS145) and Amalfi Coast Road (SS163).
Where is Pompei?
Pompei is in Campania, Italy, about 4 km from Scafati.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 23,902
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Campania
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 40.7457, 14.4970
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Pompei
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
famous road
Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei)
A breathtaking cliffside hiking trail along the Amalfi Coast connecting Agerola to Positano high above the Mediterranean.
12 km · about 25 min drive
beach
Spiaggia Grande di Positano
A picturesque Amalfi Coast beach beneath the pastel-coloured cliffside village of Positano.
13 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
Bar Internazionale Positano
A clifftop bar on the Amalfi Coast road where travelers pause to take in one of the world's most spectacular coastal driving views with an espresso.
13 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Positano
A picturesque cliffside village on the Amalfi Coast with pastel-colored houses cascading down to the sea.
13 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Positano Viewpoint
The classic pull-off on the Amalfi Coast road where the pastel cascade of Positano reveals itself against the deep blue Tyrrhenian Sea.
13 km · about 25 min drive
coastal drive
Nastro Azzurro (SS145)
The 'Blue Ribbon' road winding along the Sorrento Peninsula ridge toward Positano, serving cliff-edge panoramas over both the Gulf of Naples and the Amalfi Coast before joining the SS163.
13 km · about 25 min drive
ancient ruins
Herculaneum
An ancient Roman town destroyed by Mount Vesuvius alongside Pompeii, uniquely preserved with intact wooden structures, mosaics, and multi-story buildings.
14 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Pompei
- Right herePath of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei)A breathtaking cliffside hiking trail along the Amalfi Coast connecting Agerola to Positano high above the Mediterranean.
- Right herePositano ViewpointThe classic pull-off on the Amalfi Coast road where the pastel cascade of Positano reveals itself against the deep blue Tyrrhenian Sea.
- Right hereNastro Azzurro (SS145)The 'Blue Ribbon' road winding along the Sorrento Peninsula ridge toward Positano, serving cliff-edge panoramas over both the Gulf of Naples and the Amalfi Coast before joining the SS163.
- Right hereRavelloA hilltop town perched above the Amalfi Coast renowned for its stunning gardens and classical music festival.
- Right hereAmalfi Coast Road (SS163)Stunning Italian coastal road carved into cliffs above the Mediterranean
- Right hereAmalfi Coast Road (SS163 Nastro Azzurro)The cliff-hugging Blue Ribbon road between Sorrento and Salerno - breathtaking, narrow and often gridlocked in summer.
Driving in Italy
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.50/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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