The pier was formerly part of the industrial infrastructure for the Bagnoli steelworks, which ceased operations in the 1990s.
The structure is built on reinforced concrete pilings designed to withstand heavy maritime industrial traffic.
The walk spans nearly a kilometer, providing a significant distance for exercise away from street-level vehicle traffic.
The pier serves as a vantage point for viewing the 'Campi Flegrei' (Phlegraean Fields) volcanic coastline.
The site is a major feature in the ongoing urban regeneration project aimed at reclaiming the Bagnoli brownfield area.
The Pontile Nord di Bagnoli is a 900-meter-long concrete pier extending into the Tyrrhenian Sea from the former industrial district of Bagnoli. Originally constructed in the 1960s to serve the Italsider steel plant, the jetty has been converted into a prominent pedestrian promenade. It offers unobstructed views of the Gulf of Pozzuoli, the volcanic island of Nisida, and Cape Miseno. The structure stands as a relic of Naples' industrial past, now repurposed as a recreational space for locals. It remains one of the longest accessible maritime walkways in the Naples metropolitan area.
At the very end of the pier looking back toward the coastline with the silhouette of Nisida in the background.
Bring a windbreaker, as the pier is fully exposed to sea breezes regardless of the season.
Visit during a clear day to see the silhouettes of Ischia and Procida on the horizon.
Sun protection is essential as there is no shade along the entire length of the walkway.
Do not attempt to access the fenced-off or restricted industrial areas surrounding the pier base.
The pier may be subject to periodic closures during high-wind events for safety reasons.
