The Solfatara of Pozzuoli is without a doubt the most interesting volcano of the Phlegreaen Fields, an area north of Naples made up by approx. 40 ancient volcanoes. In its environs there are places of incredible historical interest

such as the Flavio Amphitheatre, the Acropolis of Cuma, the Thermae of Baia, the Temple of Serapides.
Spanning approximately 33 hectares, it is a wildlife preservation site which offers the starting point for an interesting hike with the presence, in addition to the renown volcanic phenomena, such as the fumaroles, the mofete and small mud volcanoes, even of woods and areas of Mediterranean maquis as well as natural, geological and botanical-faunal wonders.

The Solfatara of Pozzuoli offers the opportunity for a easy and peaceful hike in an area full of natural greenery, far from the bustling and noise of the city. Private vehicles and tourist buses can take advantage of a parking area in the spots close to the entrance, the walk way is only for pedestrians.

Many signs and informative signboards accompany the visitor along the pathway and provide useful information on the many characteristical points and the natural peculiarities. The visit to the Solfatara goes back to ancient times since it was one of the necessary stops of the “ Grand Tour”, an educational and leisure trip that the European aristocrats would accomplish especially in Italy and France already in the Eighteenth century. The average length of the visit is 45 minutes; a restoration area full of trees allows to stop during the hike. All this can be better appreciated with the presence of one of our authorised Tourist Guides in the area at their posts.

During the visit to the volcano two phenomena can be observed which cause awe and amazement to the visitor: Condensation of vapor: one of the more dazzling phenomena of the Solfatara is that of condensation of water vapor which is obtained placing a small flame close to the fumarole: the vapors appear gradually stronger since both the tiny solid particles produced through combustion as well as the ions of the atmospheric gas close to the flame behave from condensation nuclei of the vapor itself. The rumble of the ground: Another shocking phenomenon is that caused by a rock, which, left to fall to the ground from a small height, in certain points of the crater, causes a dull rumble which gives the feeling of the presence of large underground cavities. Actually, they are only micro cavities produced from the gas of the fumaroles in a ground of its nature pretty porous. The main tourist attractions are: the mud pit, the Large Mouth (that is the main fumarole), the mineral water Well and the old Saunas (natural saunas).